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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 13 - Introduction

Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles. Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer. Paul preacheth at Antioch, that Jesus is Christ. The Gentiles believe; but the Jews gainsay, and blaspheme: whereupon they turn to the Gentiles.

Anno Domini 45.

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