Acts 13:51

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.

American Standard Version (1901)

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

Bible in Basic English

But they, shaking off the dust of that place from their feet, came to Iconium.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium.

Free Bible Version

So they shook the dust off their feet against them as a sign of protest, and went on to Iconium.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they shooke off the dust of their feete against them, and came vnto Iconium.

King James (Authorized) Version

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

Plain English Version

As they left, they shook the dirt off their feet to show those Jewish people that they were wrong. Then Paul and Barnabas went to the town called Iconium.

Translation for Translators

So, as the two apostles were leaving, they shook the dust from their feet to show those Jewish leaders that God had rejected them and would punish them. They left Antioch and went to Iconium city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Paul and Barnabas shook off the dust from their feet against them. Then they went to the city of Iconium.

Noah Webster Bible

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

World English Bible

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

Young's Literal Translation

and they having shaken off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium,

Context

A Light for the Gentiles

⁵⁰The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.⁵¹So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.⁵²And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Summary

This verse depicts the response of the Jewish leaders in Antioch who rejected the message of Paul and Barnabas, choosing to oppose and contradict the teachings of the apostles. Their actions symbolize the division between those who accept and those who reject the Gospel, illustrating the ongoing spiritual battle between belief and unbelief. Despite facing opposition and resistance, Paul and Barnabas remained steadfast in their mission, demonstrating resilience and commitment to sharing the Good News with all who would listen. This verse serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early Christians in spreading Christianity and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. It also highlights the sovereignty of God in using even rejection and opposition to further His kingdom purposes.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

They shook off the dust of their feet against them - This was a very significant rite; by it, they in effect said: Ye are worse than the heathen: even your very land is accursed for your opposition to God, and we dare not permit even its dust to cleave to the soles of our feet; and we shake it off, in departing from your country, according to our Lord's command, (Mat 10:14), for a testimony against you, that we offered you salvation, but ye rejected it and persecuted us. The Jews, when travelling in heathen countries, took care, when they came to the borders of their own, to shake off the dust of their feet, lest any of the unhallowed ground should defile the sacred land of Israel. Came unto Iconium - According to Strabo, Iconium was a small fortified town, the capital of Lycaonia, at present called Cogni. "Lycaonia was a province at the back of Pamphylia, higher up in Asia Minor, and to the northeast of Pamphylia." Pearce.

Acts 13:51

A Light for the Gentiles

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Berean Standard Bible

So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.

American Standard Version (1901)

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

Bible in Basic English

But they, shaking off the dust of that place from their feet, came to Iconium.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium.

Free Bible Version

So they shook the dust off their feet against them as a sign of protest, and went on to Iconium.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they shooke off the dust of their feete against them, and came vnto Iconium.

King James (Authorized) Version

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

Plain English Version

As they left, they shook the dirt off their feet to show those Jewish people that they were wrong. Then Paul and Barnabas went to the town called Iconium.

Translation for Translators

So, as the two apostles were leaving, they shook the dust from their feet to show those Jewish leaders that God had rejected them and would punish them. They left Antioch and went to Iconium city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Paul and Barnabas shook off the dust from their feet against them. Then they went to the city of Iconium.

Noah Webster Bible

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

World English Bible

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

Young's Literal Translation

and they having shaken off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium,