ACTS 16:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.”
One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira. She was a worshiper of God, and the Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message — Lydia, a God-fearer (sebō ton theon), is described as a dealer (porphyropolus) in purple cloth, indicating wealth and commercial prominence. The phrase Lord opened her heart (dianoigō kardia) attributes conversion to divine initiative, with faith as the responsive opening to grace. Lydia represents the wealthy gentile business class entering the Christian movement.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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