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Acts 11

1 Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the apostles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • Judæa G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Judæa G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • had G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • received G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 10:9 · Acts 10:45 · Acts 15:1 · Acts 15:5 · Acts 21:20 · Galatians 2:12
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • was come up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • they that were G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
  • contended G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
  • with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

3 saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Thou wentest in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • uncircumcised G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • didst eat with G4906 (συνεσθίω) — to take food in company with
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

4 But Peter began, and expounded the matter unto them in order, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 22:21 · Proverbs 15:1 · Luke 1:3 · Acts 14:27
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • rehearsed G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • from the beginning G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • and expounded G1620 (ἐκτίθημι) — to expose; figuratively, to declare
  • by order G2517 (καθεξῆς) — thereafter, i.e. consecutively; as a noun (by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…

5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even unto me:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • of Joppa G2445 (Ἰόππη) — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine
  • praying G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a trance G1611 (ἔκστασις) — a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy"
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a vision G3705 (ὅραμα) — something gazed at, i.e. a spectacle (especially supernatural)
  • A certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • vessel G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband])
  • descend G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • as it had been G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • sheet G3607 (ὀθόνη) — a linen cloth, i.e. (especially) a sail
  • let down G2524 (καθίημι) — and (to send); to lower
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • by four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • corners G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • it came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • even to G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

6 upon which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw the fourfooted beasts of the earth and wild beasts and creeping things and birds of the heaven.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 4:20 · Acts 3:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Upon G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • when I had fastened mine eyes G816 (ἀτενίζω) — to gaze intently
  • I considered G2657 (κατανοέω) — to observe fully
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • fourfooted beasts G5074 (τετράπους) — a quadruped
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • wild beasts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wild beasts G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • creeping things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • creeping things G2062 (ἑρπετόν) — a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare )) a small animal
  • fowls G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fowls G4071 (πετεινόν) — a flying animal, i.e. bird
  • of the air G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the air G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

7 And I heard also a voice saying unto me, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Timothy 4:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • a voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Arise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • slay G2380 (θύω) — properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)

8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Not so G3365 (μηδαμῶς) — by no means
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • nothing G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • common G2839 (κοινός) — common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • unclean G169 (ἀκάθαρτος) — impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
  • hath at any time G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
  • entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…

9 But a voice answered the second time out of heaven, What God hath cleansed, make not thou common.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 10:15 · Acts 10:28 · Acts 10:34 · Acts 15:9 · 1 Timothy 4:5 · Hebrews 9:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • again G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • What G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath cleansed G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
  • call G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • common G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)

10 And this was done thrice: and all were drawn up again into heaven.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 24:10 · 2 Corinthians 12:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • was done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • three times G5151 (τρίς) — three times
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • were drawn up G385 (ἀνασπάω) — to take up or extricate
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

11 And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Cæsarea unto me.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 4:14 · Exodus 4:27 · Acts 9:10 · Acts 10:17 · Acts 10:18
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • immediately G1824 (ἐξαυτῆς) — from that hour, i.e. instantly
  • there were three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • already come G2186 (ἐφίστημι) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
  • unto G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • where G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Cæsarea G2542 (Καισάρεια) — Cæsaria, the name of two places in Palestine
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no distinction. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man’s house:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • bade G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • go with G4905 (συνέρχομαι) — to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • doubting G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
  • Moreover G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • six G1803 (ἕξ) — six
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • accompanied G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the man’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the man’s G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

13 and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 9:43 · Acts 10:3 · Acts 10:22 · Acts 10:30 · Acts 12:11 · Hebrews 1:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • he shewed G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • he had seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • an angel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • an angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • which stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Send G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Joppa G2445 (Ἰόππη) — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine
  • call for G3343 (μεταπέμπω) — to send from elsewhere, i.e. (middle voice) to summon or invite
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • whose surname is G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle

14 who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • shall tell G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • whereby G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • shall be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 2:2 · Acts 4:31 · Acts 10:34 · Acts 19:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • fell G1968 (ἐπιπίπτω) — to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)

16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • remembered I G3403 (μιμνήσκω) — to remind, i.e. (middle voice) to recall to mind
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • how that G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • indeed G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • with water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • shall be baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

17 If then God gave unto them the like gift as he did also unto us, when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I could withstand God?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Forasmuch G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the like G2470 (ἴσος) — similar (in amount and kind)
  • gift G1431 (δωρεά) — a gratuity
  • as G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • who believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • that I could G1415 (δυνατός) — powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
  • withstand G2967 (κωλύω) — to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act)

18 And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • they held their peace G2270 (ἡσυχάζω) — to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • glorified G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Then G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • Then G1065 (γέ)
  • hath G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • granted G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • repentance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)

19 They therefore that were scattered abroad upon the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none save only to Jews.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Now G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • they G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which were scattered abroad G1289 (διασπείρω) — to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • upon G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the persecution G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the persecution G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • that arose G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • about G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • Stephen G4736 (Στέφανος) — Stephanus, a Christian
  • travelled G1330 (διέρχομαι) — to traverse (literally)
  • as far as G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • Phenice G5403 (Φοινίκη) — palm-country; Phœnice (or Phœnicia), a region of Palestine
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Cyprus G2954 (Κύπρος) — Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean
  • Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria
  • preaching G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • to none G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • unto the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely

20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • of Cyprus G2953 (Κύπριος) — a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Cyrene G2956 (Κυρηναῖος) — i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • when they were come G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria
  • spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the Grecians G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Grecians G1675 (Ἑλληνιστής) — a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew
  • preaching G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number that believed turned unto the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • a great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • number G706 (ἀριθμός) — a number (as reckoned up)
  • believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • and turned G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • unto G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

22 And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • tidings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tidings G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • these things G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • came G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the ears G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • of the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • which was G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they sent forth G1821 (ἐξαποστέλλω) — to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
  • Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
  • that he should go G1330 (διέρχομαι) — to traverse (literally)
  • as far as G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria

23 who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • when he came G3854 (παραγίνομαι) — to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • had seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • was glad G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
  • exhorted G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • them all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that with purpose G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that with purpose G4286 (πρόθεσις) — a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
  • of heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • they would cleave G4357 (προσμένω) — to stay further, i.e. remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in
  • unto the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

24 for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • full G4134 (πλήρης) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete
  • of the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • much G2425 (ἱκανός) — competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
  • people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • was added G4369 (προστίθημι) — to place additionally, i.e. lay beside, annex, repeat
  • unto the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

25 And he went forth to Tarsus to seek for Saul;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 9:11 · Acts 9:27 · Acts 9:30 · Acts 15:34 · Acts 21:39
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • departed G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • Barnabas G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Tarsus G5019 (Ταρσός) — Tarsus, a place in Asia Minor
  • for to seek G327 (ἀναζητέω) — to search out
  • Saul G4569 (Σαῦλος) — Saulus (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul

26 and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that even for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught much people; and that the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when he had found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • he brought G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • it came to pass, that G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • year G1763 (ἐνιαυτός) — a year
  • they gathered G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • themselves G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • together with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • much G2425 (ἱκανός) — competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
  • people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • were called G5537 (χρηματίζω) — to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of ), i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of ) to constitute a firm for business…
  • Christians G5546 (Χριστιανός) — a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.

27 Now in these days there came down prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • came G2718 (κατέρχομαι) — to come (or go) down (literally or figuratively)
  • prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria

28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be a great famine over all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • there stood up G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • named G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • Agabus G13 (Ἄγαβος) — Agabus, an Israelite
  • and signified G4591 (σημαίνω) — to indicate
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • that there should G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • dearth G3042 (λιμός) — a scarcity of food
  • throughout G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G3625 (οἰκουμένη) — land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • came to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the days of Claudius G2804 (Κλαύδιος) — Claudius, the name of two Romans
  • Cæsar G2541 (Καῖσαρ) — Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor

29 And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • every G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • according to G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • ability G2141 (εὐπορέω) — (intransitively) to be good for passing through, i.e. (figuratively) have pecuniary means
  • determined G3724 (ὁρίζω) — to mark out or bound ("horizon"), i.e. (figuratively) to appoint, decree, specify
  • to send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • relief G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dwelt G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Judæa G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Judæa G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine

30 which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • and sent it G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • of Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Saul G4569 (Σαῦλος) — Saulus (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul