1. Actes 13:50 (NEG79)
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Who are the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city?

Actes 13:50 (NEG79)

50 Mais les Juifs excitèrent les femmes dévotes de distinction et les principaux de la ville; ils provoquèrent une persécution contre Paul et Barnabas, et ils les chassèrent de leur territoire.

God fearing women of high standing refers to prominent women from a Gentile background who either attended the synagogue meeting or gave money to support the synagogue in some way.1 The leading men of the city are influential members of the local aristocracy, people with power and money.2