Acts 13:27

For those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not recognize him nor understand the words of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, have fulfilled these by condemning him.

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In The King James Version

For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

In Context

26Brethren, sons of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the word of this salvation.

28And though they found no cause for death in him, yet they asked Pilate that he be slain.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that say it must happen this way?

Luke 24:20And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.

Luke 24:44He said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which are written about me in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms.

John 15:21But all these things they will do to you for my name's sake, because they do not know him who sent me.

John 19:28After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, said in fulfillment of the scripture, I thirst.

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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