KJV ORIGINAL
And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Paul said all of that, the Jewish leaders left and got into some pretty intense discussions with each other about what they'd just heard.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the truth hits so hard that people need time to process and debate what it really means.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, the apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome after appealing to Caesar, where he continues to preach the Gospel despite his circumstances. He gathers the local Jewish leaders to explain his beliefs and the message of Jesus, quoting scriptures to show how salvation is available. After his passionate discourse, the Jews leave and begin debating intensely among themselves about his words.
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