Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of this, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting: New Living Translation But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard what was happening, they tore their clothing in dismay and ran out among the people, shouting, English Standard Version But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out, Berean Standard Bible But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, Berean Literal Bible But the apostles Barnabas and Paul having heard, having torn their garments, rushed out into the crowd, crying out King James Bible Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, New King James Version But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out New American Standard Bible But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard about it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out NASB 1995 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out NASB 1977 But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out Legacy Standard Bible But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out Amplified Bible But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard about it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, Christian Standard Bible The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed into the crowd, shouting, Holman Christian Standard Bible The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed into the crowd, shouting:” American Standard Version But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out Contemporary English Version When the two apostles found out about this, they tore their clothes in horror and ran to the crowd, shouting: English Revised Version But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out GOD'S WORD® Translation When the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard what was happening, they were very upset. They rushed into the crowd Good News Translation When Barnabas and Paul heard what they were about to do, they tore their clothes and ran into the middle of the crowd, shouting, International Standard Version But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, Majority Standard Bible But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, NET Bible But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard about it, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, New Heart English Bible But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their clothes, and sprang into the crowd, crying out, Webster's Bible Translation Which, when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, Weymouth New Testament But the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it; and tearing their clothes they rushed out into the middle of the crowd, exclaiming, "Sirs, why are you doing all this? World English Bible But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their clothes and sprang into the multitude, crying out, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having heard, the apostles Barnabas and Paul, having torn their garments, sprung into the multitude, crying Berean Literal Bible But the apostles Barnabas and Paul having heard, having torn their garments, rushed out into the crowd, crying out Young's Literal Translation and having heard, the apostles Barnabas and Paul, having rent their garments, did spring into the multitude, crying Smith's Literal Translation And Barnabas and Paul, the sent, having heard, having rent their garments, rushed in among the crowd, crying out, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich, when the apostles Barnabas and Paul had heard, rending their clothes, they leaped out among the people, crying, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their garments when they heard this and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, New Revised Standard Version When the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen Bar’na-bas and Paul heard of this, they rent their clothes, and leaped to their feet and went out to the crowd, crying out Aramaic Bible in Plain English BarNaba and Paulus, when they heard, they tore their robes and leaped and went out to them among the mob and were crying out, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the multitude, crying out, Godbey New Testament And the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, hearing, rending their garments, rushed into the crowd, crying out, and saying, Haweis New Testament But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard it, they rent their garments, and rushed into the crowd, crying out, Mace New Testament but Paul and Barnabas being appriz'd of it, tore their clothes, and throwing themselves among the crowd, Weymouth New Testament But the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it; and tearing their clothes they rushed out into the middle of the crowd, exclaiming, "Sirs, why are you doing all this? Worrell New Testament But the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, hearing of it, having rent their garments, leaped forth among the multitude, crying out, Worsley New Testament But the apostles Barnabas and Paul, when they heard of it, rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Visit to Lystra and Derbe…13The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds. 14But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, 15“Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.… Cross References Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. Acts 15:12 The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. Acts 9:27 Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. Acts 19:29-30 Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia. / Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 11:22-25 When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. / When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts. / Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. ... Acts 15:25-26 So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, / men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 17:16-17 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols. / So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. Acts 18:4-5 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. / And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 21:39-40 But Paul answered, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people.” / Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew: Acts 22:1-2 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.” / When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared, Acts 26:29 “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.” Acts 28:31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, the apostles. Acts 14:4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 1 Corinthians 9:5,6 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? … they. 2 Kings 5:7 And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me. 2 Kings 18:37 Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. 2 Kings 19:1,2 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD… Jump to Previous Apostles Barnabas Clothes Clothing Crowd Crying Ears Exclaiming Forth Garments Heard Middle Multitude Parting Paul Ran Rent Robes Rushed Shouting Sirs Sprang Spring Tearing ToreJump to Next Apostles Barnabas Clothes Clothing Crowd Crying Ears Exclaiming Forth Garments Heard Middle Multitude Parting Paul Ran Rent Robes Rushed Shouting Sirs Sprang Spring Tearing ToreActs 14 1. Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.8. At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods. 19. Paul is stoned. 21. They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience. 26. Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them. But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of this The term "apostles" here is significant as it denotes those who are sent with a mission. In the Greek, "apostolos" means a messenger or one sent forth. Barnabas and Paul are recognized as apostles, indicating their authority and divine commissioning to spread the Gospel. Historically, this moment occurs in Lystra, where the people mistakenly believe Barnabas and Paul to be gods after witnessing a miraculous healing. This highlights the cultural context of the time, where polytheism was prevalent, and divine manifestations were often misinterpreted through a pagan lens. they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd shouting They rent their clothes.--The act is obviously recorded as that of men who are startled and surprised, and is altogether incompatible with the theory that they knew that they had been taken for deities and were expecting such honours. On the act of rending the clothes, see Note on Matthew 26:65. It was the extremest expression of horror, hardly ever used except in deprecation of spoken or acted blasphemy. How far it would be fully understood by the heathen population of Lystra may be a question, but its very strangeness would startle and arrest them. Verse 14. - But... heard of it for which ... heard of, A.V.; garments for clothes, A.V.; sprang forth for ran in, A.V.; multitudes for people, A.V., as before. The conduct of Barnabas and Paul, in abhorring the honors offered to them, has been well contrasted with the profane vanity of Herod in accepting Divine honors (Acts 12:23).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [when] the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. Barnabas Βαρνάβας (Barnabas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 921: Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. found out about this, Ἀκούσαντες (Akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. they tore διαρρήξαντες (diarrēxantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1284: To tear asunder, burst, rend. From dia and rhegnumi; to tear asunder. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. clothes ἱμάτια (himatia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. [and] rushed ἐξεπήδησαν (exepēdēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1530: To leap into, rush into. From eis and pedao; to rush in. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd, ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. shouting, κράζοντες (krazontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. 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