Acts 13:27 “The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet…”

Acts 13:27

The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

World English Bible

For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they didn’t know him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.

American Standard Version

For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the inhabitants of Hierusalem, and their rulers, because they knewe him not, nor yet the woordes of the Prophets, which are read euery Sabbath day, they haue fulfilled them in condemning him.

Darby Translation

for those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not having known him, have fulfilled also the voices of the prophets which are read on every sabbath, [by] judging [him].

Young's Literal Translation

for those dwelling in Jerusalem, and their chiefs, this one not having known, also the voices of the prophets, which every sabbath are being read — having judged [him] — did fulfil,

Bible in Basic English

For the men of Jerusalem and their rulers, having no knowledge of him, or of the sayings of the prophets which come to their ears every Sabbath day, gave effect to them by judging him.

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Cross references

“because”

Acts 3:17 Romans 11:25 John 8:28 John 15:21 Romans 11:8–10 1 Corinthians 2:8

Acts 3:17 · BSB

And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.

Romans 11:25 · BSB

I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

John 8:28 · BSB

So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.

John 15:21 · BSB

But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.

Romans 11:8–10 · BSB

as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.”

1 Corinthians 2:8 · BSB

None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

“nor”

Matthew 22:29 Luke 24:25–27 Luke 24:44 Luke 24:45

Matthew 22:29 · BSB

Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.

Luke 24:25–27 · BSB

Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

Luke 24:44 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

Luke 24:45 · BSB

Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

“which”

Acts 15:21 Acts 13:14 Acts 13:15

Acts 15:21 · BSB

For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Acts 13:14 · BSB

And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down.

Acts 13:15 · BSB

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

“they have”

Luke 24:20 Acts 28:23 Genesis 50:20 Matthew 26:54–56 John 19:28–30 Acts 26:22

Luke 24:20 · BSB

Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him.

Acts 28:23 · BSB

So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Mos…

Genesis 50:20 · BSB

As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Matthew 26:54–56 · BSB

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

John 19:28–30 · BSB

After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

Acts 26:22 · BSB

But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.

28And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

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