Acts 13:16 — Community Reflections

ACTS 13:16 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

“Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.”

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders asked them, 'Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement (paraklēsis) for the people, please speak' — the synagogue service followed its standard pattern: Torah reading, Haftarah (Prophets), then invitation for commentary. The phrase word of encouragement (logos paraklēseōs) is ironic: they invite exhortation but will receive proclamation of Jesus as Messiah. Paul's response transforms this invitation into a apostolic teaching moment.

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The power of prayer — Acts 13

We bring nothing; He provides everything.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character....