Acts 14 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Acts 14
1And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.
2But the Jews that were disobedient stirred up the souls of the Gentiles, and made them evil affected against the brethren.
3Long time therefore they tarried there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
4But the multitude of the city was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
5And when there was made an onset both of the Gentiles and of the Jews with their rulers, to treat them shamefully and to stone them,
6they became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the region round about:
7and there they preached the gospel.
8And at Lystra there sat a certain man, impotent in his feet, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked.
9The same heard Paul speaking: who, fastening his eyes upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole,
10said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked.
11And when the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
12And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
13And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the multitudes.
14But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out
15and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and bring you good tidings, that ye should turn from these vain things unto a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is:
16who in the generations gone by suffered all the nations to walk in their own ways.
17And yet he left not himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.
18And with these sayings scarce restrained they the multitudes from doing sacrifice unto them.
19But there came Jews thither from Antioch and Iconium: and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
20But as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he went forth with Barnabas to Derbe.
21And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch,
22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
23And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
24And they passed through Pisidia, and came to Pamphylia.
25And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia;
26and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.
28And they tarried no little time with the disciples.
Acts 14
1And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude of both Jews and Greeks believed.
2But the Jews who did not believe stirred up the minds of [those of] the nations and made [them] evil-affected against the brethren.
3They stayed therefore a good while, speaking boldly, [confiding] in the Lord, who gave witness to the word of his grace, giving signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
4And the multitude of the city was divided, and some were with the Jews and some with the apostles.
5And when an assault was making, both of [those of] the nations and [the] Jews with their rulers, to use [them] ill and stone them,
6they, being aware of it, fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding country,
7and there they were announcing the glad tidings.
8And a certain man in Lystra, impotent in his feet, sat, [being] lame from his mother's womb, who had never walked.
9This [man] heard Paul speaking, who, fixing his eyes on him, and seeing that he had faith to be healed,
10said with a loud voice, Rise up straight upon thy feet: and he sprang up and walked.
11But the crowds, who saw what Paul had done, lifted up their voices in Lycaonian, saying, Thegods, having made themselves like men, are come down to us.
12And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercury, because he took the lead in speaking.
13And the priest of Jupiter who was before the city, having brought bulls and garlands to the gates, would have done sacrifice along with the crowds.
14But the apostles Barnabas and Paul, having heard [it], rent their garments, and rushed out to the crowd, crying
15and saying, Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, preaching to you to turn from these vanities to the livingGod, who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things in them;
16who in the past generations suffered all the nations to go in their own ways,
17though indeed he did not leave himself without witness, doing good, and giving to you from heaven rain and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.
18And saying these things, they with difficulty kept the crowds from sacrificing to them.
19But there came Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds and stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing him to have died.
20But while the disciples encircled him, he rose up and entered into the city. And on the morrow he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.
21And having announced the glad tidings to that city, and having made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch,
22establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom ofGod.
23And having chosen them elders in each assembly, having prayed with fastings, they committed them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
24And having passed through Pisidia they came to Pamphylia,
25and having spoken the word in Perga, they came down to Attalia;
26and thence they sailed away to Antioch, whence they had been committed to the grace ofGod for the work which they had fulfilled.
27And having arrived, and having brought together the assembly, they related to them all thatGod had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations.
28And they stayed no little time with the disciples.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Acts 14
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Acts 14:16
"who in the generations gone by suffered all the nations to walk in their own ways."
"who in the past generations suffered all the nations to go in their own ways,"
