And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
Parallel translations
- WEB When they didn’t agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one word, “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah, the prophet, to our fathers,
- BSB They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
- NKJV So when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,
- NASB And when they disagreed with one another, they began leaving after Paul said one parting statement: “The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers,
- NLT And after they had argued back and forth among themselves, they left with this final word from Paul: “The Holy Spirit was right when he said to your ancestors through Isaiah the prophet,
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Quick answer
As they leave in disagreement, Paul delivers a final word, attributing Isaiah's prophecy of hardening to the Holy Spirit. Scripture is the Spirit's own speech.
Overview
Before the divided group disperses, Paul speaks a closing word and affirms that the Holy Spirit spoke through Isaiah to their fathers. His introduction underscores the divine inspiration and authority of the prophetic Scriptures. The same Spirit who once warned Israel now confronts this generation through Paul's preaching.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 15:7Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
- 2 Pet 1:21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
- Mark 7:6He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
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