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Some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.
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A Divided Response is Normal
Commentators unanimously observe that the split reaction to Paul's preaching—some believing and some disbelieving—is the normal and expected outcome of sharing the gospel. John Calvin notes that if even the apostle Paul, with his spiritual gifts, couldn't convince everyone, we shouldn't be surprised or discouraged when some reject the message today. This divided response has always been the effect of the gospel.
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Some believed (ο μεν επειθοντο). Imperfect passive indicative of πειθω. More exactly, "some began to be persuaded" (inchoative).
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
Oh, blessed confidence of the apostle! If some reject the gospel, others will receive it.
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Some believed. Luke declares that this was ultimately the outcome of the disputation: not all of them profited from the same doctrine. We …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And some believed the things which were spoken By him, concerning the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ; even as many …
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Presbyterian
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…
