Acts 26:20

but declared first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, and turn unto God, performing works suitable to repentance.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

In Context

19Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:

21For these things the Jews seized me in the temple, and attempted to kill me.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:8Bring forth therefore fruits becoming: penitents: and do not say within your selves,

Matthew 9:13"I desire mercy rather than sacrifice:" for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.

Matthew Henry on Acts 26:13-24

Paul's Fifth Defence. 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. 14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus… Read the whole commentary →

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