KJV ORIGINAL
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The disciples were absolutely overflowing with joy and filled with the Holy Spirit.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God's spirit moves in, pure joy follows.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, chapter 13, Paul and Barnabas are on their first missionary journey, preaching the Gospel in Antioch of Pisidia and facing strong opposition from Jewish leaders who stirred up persecution. This led them to turn their focus to the Gentiles, who responded positively to the message. Despite the hostility, the disciples, likely the new believers in that region, were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit, demonstrating God's sustaining power in the early church's expansion.
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