Acts 13:48

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

They

Glorified

2 Thessalonians 3:1

And as

General references

Mark 10:31

Acts 8:8

Acts 28:24

Bible References

They

As Paul and Barnabas left [the synagogue], the people urged them to speak [more] about this message the next Sabbath day.

Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.

And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip's ministry].

And when they had read it, the people [of the Antioch church] rejoiced over the encouragement it gave them.

And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for look, I am bringing good news that will cause great joy to all people.

and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body].

Glorified

Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the Lord's message will spread quickly and be honored [by people], even as it was among you.

And as

praising God and enjoying favor with all the people [of the area]. And every day the Lord added to their number [i.e., to the church] those who were being saved [i.e., upon their obedience to the Gospel].

I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews].

And not just [die] for the [Jewish] nation, but also that He would assemble together into one body the children of God who were scattered [throughout the world].

And [that class of] persons whom God [so] predetermined, He also called [through the Gospel. See II Thess. 2:14]. And those He called, He also made right with Himself. And those He made right with Himself, He also [determined to be] honored [i.e., in the future life].

What then? [Just this]: The very thing that the Israelites are looking for [i.e., a right relationship with God], they have not found. But God's selected ones obtained [this right relationship with Him] and the rest [of the Israelites] were made insensitive to God's call,

and what God's tremendous power [working] in us believers is. [This power is] the same as that utilized by God's mighty strength,

restored [spiritual] life to us with Christ, even though we were [spiritually] dead because of our sins --- it is by God's unearned favor that you have been saved.

But we ought to thank God for you always, brothers [who are] dearly loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning [Note: Some manuscripts use the Greek word for "firstfruits" instead of "beginning" here, but it is difficult to know in what sense the Thessalonian Christians were "first"], in order to be saved through being set apart by the Holy Spirit and through belief of the truth [of the Gospel].

General references

But many that [appear to] be first [i.e., in importance and blessings] will [end up] being last. And [those appearing to] be last will [end up] being first."

And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip's ministry].

And some people believed what Paul said and some refused to believe.