And some believed the things which were spoken.—Better, as expressing the fact that the verb is the passive form of the one translated “pe…

Oh, blessed confidence of the apostle! If some reject the gospel, others will receive it.

So they arranged a second meeting, and an even larger delegation came to Paul’s quarters. Luke tells us only that it lasted “from morning till even…

Some believed. Luke declares that this was ultimately the outcome of the disputation: not all of them profited from the same doctrine. We …

And some believed the things which were spoken
By him, concerning the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ; even as many …

Paul persuaded the Jews concerning Jesus. Some were moved by the word, and others hardened; some received the light, and others shut their eyes aga…