Acts 16:14

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard [us]: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

BSB

Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

WEB

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.

YLT

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;

F.O.G Original

(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.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹⁴One of those listening was a woman named Lydia from the city of Thyatira, who sold purple cloth.ᵈ She was a worshiper of God, and the Lord opened her heart to respond eagerly to Paul’s message.

Footnotes:

¹⁴ᵈ Purple cloth: An expensive luxury item dyed with purple from murex shells, indicating Lydia was a wealthy businesswoman.