But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their borders.
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Acts 13:50 in context
Acts 13:47–52
47
For so has the Lord commanded us, saying,
‘I have set you as a light for the Gentiles,
that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.’”
48
As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
49
The Lord’s word was spread abroad throughout all the region.
50
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But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their borders.
51
But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.
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