Acts 13:40

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Acts 13:38–42 · Berean Standard Bible

38 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

39 Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.

40 Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you:

41 ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”

42 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath.

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