Acts 13:27

For the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and their rulers, not knowing Him, have indeed fulfilled the words of the prophets, which are read every sabbath-day, in condemning Him.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

26---Men and brethren, children of the race of Abraham, and all those among you that fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

28And though they found in Him no capital offence, yet they desired of Pilate that He might be put to death.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:54but how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, which say that thus it must be?

Luke 24:20how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him.

Luke 24:44And He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all the things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and Psalms, concerning me.

John 15:21But all these things will they do unto you, on my account, because they know not Him that sent me.

John 19:28After this Jesus knowing that all things were now finished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, 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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