Acts 16:14

Updated: June 3, 2025
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A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} a certain{G5100} woman{G1135} named{G3686} Lydia{G3070}, a seller of purple{G4211}, of the city{G4172} of Thyatira{G2363}, which worshipped{G4576}{(G5740)} God{G2316}, heard{G191}{(G5707)} us: whose{G3739} heart{G2588} the Lord{G2962} opened{G1272}{(G5656)}, that she attended{G4337}{(G5721)} unto the things which were spoken{G2980}{(G5746)} of{G5259} Paul{G3972}.
KJV with Strongs
(14) A certain woman named Lydia (Bending Firebrand) from Thyatira (Castle; Feminine Oppression) city, a seller of purple cloth and worshipper of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God listened. The אָדוֹן Adonai opened her heart to pay attention to that spoken by Paul.
The F.O.G
[14] Among our listeners was a successful businesswoman named Lydia, a dealer in expensive purple cloth from Thyatira, who worshipped God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message, like a flower opening to the morning sun.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, worshipping God, was hearing, whose heart the Lord did open to attend to the things spoken by Paul;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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