But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
I started telling people in Damascus, then Jerusalem, then all over Judea, and eventually everyone else, turn your life around, come back to God, and actually live like you mean it.
Paul's mission was simple: tell everyone to change their ways and prove it with their actions.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is defending himself before King Agrippa during his imprisonment, recounting his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus and his subsequent missionary efforts. He explains how he began preaching repentance and turning to God in Damascus and Jerusalem, then expanded to the regions of Judea and eventually to the Gentiles, emphasizing that true faith must be evidenced by changed behavior. This narrative highlights the early church's transition from a primarily Jewish movement to one that included all people, fulfilling Jesus' command to spread the gospel worldwide.
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