unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/14/14.md

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# the apostles, Barnabas and Paul
Luke is here probably using "apostle" in the general sense of "one sent out."
# they tore their clothing
This was a symbolic action to show that they were deeply distressed and upset that the crowd wanted to sacrifice to them.
# Men, why are you doing these things?
Barnabas and Paul are rebuking the people for trying to sacrifice to them. AT: "Men, you must not do these things!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
# doing these things
"worshiping us"
# We also are human beings with the same feelings as you
By this statement, Barnabas and Paul are saying that they are not gods. AT: "We are just human beings like you. We are not gods!"
# with the same feelings as you
"like you in every way"
# turn from these useless things to a living God
"Turn" is idiomatic for "change from." AT: "change from worshiping these false gods that cannot help you, and instead begin to worship the living God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
# a living God
"a God who truly exists" or "a God who lives"
# In the past ages
"In previous times" or "Until now"
# to walk in
"to live according to" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/apostle]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]]