Acts 18:6 — But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to th… — NASB | maBible

Read Acts 18:6 (New American Standard Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 18.6, Acts 18v6, Ac. 18:6. But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood is on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

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6 But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood is on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go 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

I.e., the responsibility is all yours

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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