Acts 13:24

after John had first preached a baptism of repentance to Israel in advance of the coming Savior.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

In Context

23From this man's offspring God brought salvation to Israel, according to his promise,

25Now as John was completing his course, he said, ‘ Who do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’

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Cross References

Mark 1:2As it is written in the Prophets, “Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of yoʋ, who will prepare yoʋr way before yoʋ,

Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

John 1:15John testified about him and cried out, “This is he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me, because he existed before me.’”

John 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.

Acts 10:37the message that spread throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John preached:

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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