Acts 13:15

"But they, passing on from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down."

Key Reflection

Paul and Barnabas's journey to Antioch of Pisidia symbolizes their missionary endeavor to bring the Gospel to new communities, paralleling the spread of faith beyond Jerusalem. By entering the synagogue on the Sabbath, they aimed to engage with the local Jewish community first, adhering to a tradition of preaching in places of worship before seeking dialogue with the broader population.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets. See Barnes "Lu 4:16". The rulers of the synagogue. These were persons who had the general charge of the synagogue and its service, to keep everything in order, and to direct the affairs of public worship. They designated the individuals who were to read the law; and called on those whom they pleased to address the people, and had the power also of inflicting punishment, and of excommunicating, etc.--(Schleusner.) Mr 5:22,35,36,38; Lu 8:49; Lu 13:14; Ac 18:8,17. Seeing that Paul and Barnabas were Jews, though strangers, they sent to them, supposing it probable that they would wish to address their brethren. Men and brethren.

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