Acts 13:40 Meaning and Explanation
“Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul warns them to beware lest the judgment foretold by the prophets fall upon them.
What Does Acts 13:40 Mean?
Having offered the good news, Paul adds a solemn warning: let them beware lest the word spoken in the prophets come upon them. The invitation to believe carries with it the danger of refusing, and Paul will not let his hearers take the message lightly.
Love speaks both promise and warning. To hear the offer of forgiveness and turn away is no small thing, and Paul cares too much to leave the danger unspoken. The good news demands a response, and to despise it is perilous. So the faithful witness, having held out grace, also urges the listener not to neglect it, that the joy offered might not be lost through hardness of heart.
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What does Acts 13:40 mean?
Paul warns them to beware lest the judgment foretold by the prophets fall upon them.