Acts 13:17

The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors, and during their stay in Egypt increased the prosperity of the people, and then with uplifted arm brought them out from that land.

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In The King James Version

The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.

In Context

16So Paul rose and, motioning with his hand, said: “People of Israel and all here who worship God, hear what I have to say.

18For about forty years he bore with them in the desert;

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Cross References

Genesis 17:7I will establish my covenant between me and you and your descendants after your throughout their generations, an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your descendants after you.

Matthew Henry on Acts 13:15-42

Paul at Antioch in Pisidia. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and… Read the whole commentary →

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