That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
You already know the story I'm talking about, the one that spread all through Judea and started up in Galilee, right after John was out there baptizing people.
The gospel wasn't some secret, it was the talk of the whole region.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Peter is speaking to Cornelius, a Roman centurion and Gentile, as part of his explanation of the gospel during a pivotal moment in early Christianity. This verse refers to the message of Jesus that began in Galilee after John the Baptist's ministry of preaching repentance and baptism, which prepared the way for Christ's public work. The spread of this word throughout Judea highlights the rapid expansion of the early church from Jewish regions to broader audiences.
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