Act 26:20 | NET2full | STEP | but I declared to those in Damascus first , and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea , and to the Gentiles , that they should repent and turn to God , performing deeds consistent with repentance .

‏ Acts 26:20

20 but I declared to those in Damascus first, and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, ^{▼▼tn BDAG 1093-94 s.v. χώρα 2.b states, “of the provincial name (1 Macc 8:3) ἡ χώρα τῆς ᾿Ιουδαίας Ac 26:20.”} and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, ^{▼▼sn That they should repent and turn to God. This is the shortest summary of Paul’s message that he preached.} performing deeds consistent with ^{▼▼tn BDAG 93 s.v. ἄξιος 1.b, “καρποὶ ἄ. τῆς μετανοίας fruits in keeping with your repentance…Lk 3:8; Mt 3:8. For this ἄ. τῆς μετανοίας ἔργα Ac 26:20.” Note how Paul preached the gospel offer and the issue of response together, side by side.} repentance.