Acts 18:1 — Meaning and Application

Acts 18:2

"And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them."

Acts 18:3

"And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers."

Acts 18:4

"And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks."

Acts 18:5

"And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews {that} Jesus {was} Christ. {was Christ: or, is the Christ}"

Acts 18:6

"And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook {his} raiment, and said unto them, Your blood {be} upon your own heads; I {am} clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles."