Acts 13:24

before his coming, when Yochanan had first preached the immersion of repentance to Israel.

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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 has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise,

25As Yochanan was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes 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 send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you:

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

John 1:15Yochanan testified about him. He cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’”

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

Acts 10:37you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion which Yochanan 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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