richmahn_en_tn/act/13/40.md

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Connecting Statement:

Paul finishes his speech in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, which he began in Acts 13:16.

General Information:

In his message to the people in the synagogue, Paul quotes the prophet Habakkuk.

General Information:

Here the word "I" refers to God.

be careful

It is implied that the thing they should be careful about is Paul's message. AT: "give close attention to the things I have said" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

that the thing the prophets spoke about

"so that what the prophets spoke about"

Look, you despisers

"you who feel contempt" or "you who ridicule"

be astonished

"be amazed" or "be shocked"

then perish

"then die"

am doing a work

"am doing something" or "am doing a deed"

in your days

"during your lifetime"

A work that

"I am doing something which"

even if someone announces it to you

"even if someone tells you about it"

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