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6 Finally, they turned against him and insulted him. So he shook the dust from his clothes and told them, “Whatever happens to you will be your own fault! I am not to blame. From now on I am going to preach to the Gentiles.”

Passage themes

Rejecting the gospel — they opposed themselves, and blasphemed
A gesture of separation — he shook his raiment
Responsible for their loss — Your blood be upon your own heads
Salvation for the nations — I will go unto the Gentiles

Notes and references

shook the dust from his clothes: This means the same as shaking dust from the feet (see the note at 13.51).

Events in this chapter

18.1 — Paul à Corinthe
18.23 — Troisième voyage missionnaire

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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