Acts 16:14

King James Version (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.

Translations

Acts 16:14 - Amplified Bible

One of those who listened to us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a dealer in fabrics dyed in purple. She was [already] a worshiper of God, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.

Acts 16:14 - American Standard Version

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened to give heed unto the things which were spoken by Paul.

Acts 16:14 - Bible in Basic English

And a certain woman named Lydia, a trader in purple cloth of the town of Thyatira, and a God-fearing woman, gave ear to us: whose heart the Lord made open to give attention to the things which Paul was saying.

Acts 16:14 - Darby Bible

And a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things spoken by Paul.

Acts 16:14 - English Standard Version

One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.

Acts 16:14 - King James Version

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.

Acts 16:14 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y estaba escuchando cierta mujer llamada Lidia, de la ciudad de Tiatira, vendedora de telas de pùrpura, que adoraba a Dios; y el Señor abriò su corazòn para que recibiera lo que Pablo decìa.

Acts 16:14 - The Message

Acts 16:14 - New American Standard Bible

A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.

Acts 16:14 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Y estaba escuchando cierta mujer llamada Lidia, de la ciudad de Tiatira, vendedora de telas de pùrpura, que adoraba a Dios; y el Señor abriò su corazòn para que recibiera lo que Pablo decìa.

Acts 16:14 - World English Bible

A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshipped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.

Acts 16:14 - Young's Living Translation

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;

Acts 16:14 - Additional Comments

Lydia was from Thyatira, a city over 200 miles southeast of Philippi. In God's plan somehow, maybe by marriage or by trade, she settled in Philippi. But all in God's perfect plan, as Philippi is where she converted, being the first convert in Europe, ministering to the Christians there, and also being remembered forever by name.
Lydia had a honest calling, selling either purple dye or linen, not being idle and gossips like Paul condemned that some women were (1 Tim 5:11-13). This is similar to the godly woman described in Proverbs 31:21-24.
Lydia was one of the women that would meet by the riverside for prayer (vs 13). We see in her an example of how we are to be in that she had a profession yet still found it important to take the time to worship God. May our occupation never prevent us from worshipping God.
Note that it is not enough to be a worshipper, but you must be a believer of Jesus Christ, as Lydia found out that day. And, she responded to the gospel message, as the Lord opened her heart.
But, she responded because she heard the message. But, what if the message was not preached? (Rom 10:13-14)
The Lord opened her heart. Conversion-work is God's work, "for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure" (Phil 2:13). Not as if we had nothing to do, but of ourselves, without God's grace, we can do nothing. The salvation of those that are saved must be wholly ascribed to Him.
Note we may understand with the mind, but it is with the heart that we must believe. That is why we are told to love Him (Deut 6:5) and serve Him (Josh 22:5) with all our heart.

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