8 Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.

Other Translations of Acts 19:8

King James Version

8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

English Standard Version

8 And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

The Message

8 Paul then went straight to the meeting place. He had the run of the place for three months, doing his best to make the things of the kingdom of God real and convincing to them.

New King James Version

8 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.

New Living Translation

8 Then Paul went to the synagogue and preached boldly for the next three months, arguing persuasively about the Kingdom of God.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 19:8

Commentary on Acts 19:8-12

(Read Acts 19:8-12)

When arguments and persuasions only harden men in unbelief and blasphemy, we must separate ourselves and others from such unholy company. God was pleased to confirm the teaching of these holy men of old, that if their hearers believed them not, they might believe the works.