Acts 13:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul declares that the message of salvation has been sent to both Abraham's descendants and the God-fearers.
What Does Acts 13:26 Mean?
Paul turns directly to his hearers, addressing both the children of Abraham and the God-fearing Gentiles among them, declaring that to them the word of this salvation has been sent. He makes the message personal: it is not distant news but a gift addressed to those before him.
The word of salvation is sent on purpose to those who will hear it. Paul does not let his listeners stand as spectators; the message seeks them out by name. To both the heir of Abraham and the reverent outsider, the same saving word comes. God's salvation is never merely announced into the air but sent to particular people, and the question for each is whether they will receive what has been sent to them.
Acts 13:26 in the Original Language
soteria (σωτηρία), 'salvation' -- deliverance, rescue, and the making whole of those once lost.
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What does Acts 13:26 mean?
Paul declares that the message of salvation has been sent to both Abraham's descendants and the God-fearers.