Sanngɛ Zuif'm be wlawlali bla nga be kacili Zuif bɔ be lɛ dunman'n nin klɔ kpɛnngbɛn mun, yɛ be boli Pɔl nin Barnabas be yalɛ klelɛ bo-ɔ, be fuannin be be akpasua liɛ'n su.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that some Jews in the city stirred up influential women and men to start persecuting Paul and Barnabas, eventually expelling them from their territory. There is no direct speaker; it's a narrative of events.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friends got angry at you for sharing something they didn't like and told the teachers and principal that you should be sent away from school. That’s what happened to Paul and Barnabas in this story.
Historical Background
The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. It details the early missionary journeys of Paul and others to spread Christianity. This event took place during one such journey in a city where there were both Jews and Gentiles.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might see this scenario play out when someone tries to share important information or beliefs with their community but faces opposition from influential members who then rally others against them.
