Acts 13:45 Meaning and Explanation
“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.”
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What Does Acts 13:45 Mean?
When some of the Jews saw the vast crowds, they were filled with envy and began to contradict Paul's words, speaking against them with reviling. The very success of the gospel provoked a jealous opposition that turned to slander.
Envy can blind the heart to the work of God. Instead of rejoicing that so many sought the truth, these opponents resented it and set themselves against the message. Jealousy over influence and place hardened into open contradiction. The story warns that pride can make even religious people enemies of the grace they should welcome. Where God is at work, the human heart must choose between humble joy and bitter resistance.
Acts 13:45 in the Original Language
zelos (ζῆλος), 'envy' -- jealous zeal, here a resentful passion roused by another's success.
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What does Acts 13:45 mean?
Seeing the crowds, some were filled with envy and contradicted Paul's message with reviling.