Acts 26:20 “First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the regi…”

Acts 26:20

First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

World English Bible

but declared first to them of Damascus, at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

American Standard Version

but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

Geneva Bible 1599

But shewed first vnto them of Damascus, and at Hierusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Iudea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turne to God, and doe workes worthy amendment of life.

Darby Translation

but have, first to those both in Damascus and Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judaea, and to the nations, announced that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

Young's Literal Translation

but to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem, to all the region also of Judea, and to the nations, I was preaching to reform, and to turn back unto God, doing works worthy of reformation;

Bible in Basic English

But I went about, first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, preaching a change of heart, so that they, being turned to God, might give, in their works, the fruits of a changed heart.

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Cross references

“first”

Acts 11:26–30 Acts 9:19–22

Acts 11:26–30 · BSB

and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.

Acts 9:19–22 · BSB

and after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.

“and at”

Acts 9:28 Acts 9:29 Acts 22:17 Acts 22:18

Acts 9:28 · BSB

So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Acts 9:29 · BSB

He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

Acts 22:17 · BSB

Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance

Acts 22:18 · BSB

and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’

“and then”

Acts 26:17 Romans 11:18–20 Acts 13:46–48 Acts 14:16–21 Acts 22:21 Acts 22:22

Acts 26:17 · BSB

I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them

Romans 11:18–20 · BSB

do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

Acts 13:46–48 · BSB

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 14:16–21 · BSB

In past generations, He let all nations go their own way.

Acts 22:21 · BSB

Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 22:22 · BSB

The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”

“repent”

Acts 3:19 Acts 2:38 Matthew 9:13 Revelation 2:5 2 Corinthians 7:10 Revelation 3:3

Acts 3:19 · BSB

Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Acts 2:38 · BSB

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 9:13 · BSB

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. ”

Revelation 2:5 · BSB

Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

2 Corinthians 7:10 · BSB

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Revelation 3:3 · BSB

Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.

“turn”

Acts 9:35 Acts 15:19 Hosea 12:6 Hosea 14:2 Luke 1:16 2 Corinthians 3:16

Acts 9:35 · BSB

and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

Acts 15:19 · BSB

It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Hosea 12:6 · BSB

But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and always wait on your God.

Hosea 14:2 · BSB

Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.

Luke 1:16 · BSB

Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.

2 Corinthians 3:16 · BSB

But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

“and do”

Matthew 3:8 2 Peter 1:5–8 Titus 2:2–13 1 Peter 1:14–16 1 Peter 2:9–12 1 Peter 4:2–5

Matthew 3:8 · BSB

Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.

2 Peter 1:5–8 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Titus 2:2–13 · BSB

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

1 Peter 1:14–16 · BSB

As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.

1 Peter 2:9–12 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Peter 4:2–5 · BSB

Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

Also

Acts 9:15

Acts 9:15 · BSB

“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

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

In context

19So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

21For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me.

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