Acts 14:20

King James Version:

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Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But as the talmidim gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. The next day, he left with Bar-Nabba for Derbe.

Berean Standard Bible:

But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

American Standard Version:

But as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he went forth with Barnabas to Derbe.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Howbeit^{G1161}, as the disciples^{G3101} stood round about^{G2944} him^{G846}, he rose up^{G450}, and came^{G1525} into^{G1519} the city^{G4172}: and^{G2532} the next day^{G1887} he departed^{G1831} with^{G4862} Barnabas^{G921} to^{G1519} Derbe^{G1191}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 1:9

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

2 Corinthians 1:10

Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver [us];

2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Acts 16:40

And they went out of the prison, and entered into [the house of] Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

Acts 20:1

¶ And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto [him] the disciples, and embraced [them], and departed for to go into Macedonia.

Acts 14:6

They were ware of [it], and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

Acts 20:9

And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

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Commentary for Acts 14:20

Acts 14:20 is a verse set within the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companion Barnabas. This particular event occurs during their first missionary journey, which is characterized by the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities into the wider Gentile world. The verse follows a dramatic incident where Paul, in the city of Lystra, is stoned and left for dead by an angry mob after performing a miracle that leads the locals to mistakenly identify him and Barnabas as gods.

The themes present in this verse include the resilience and dedication of the early Christian missionaries, the power of communal support as seen in the disciples' care for Paul, and the relentless nature of their mission despite facing severe persecution. The historical context is the early expansion of the Christian church, as Paul and Barnabas travel through the regions of modern-day Turkey and beyond, establishing churches and spreading the Gospel.

The text specifically mentions that "as the disciples stood round about him," indicating the protective and nurturing role of the local believers. Paul's recovery and subsequent entry into the city demonstrate his commitment to the mission, refusing to be deterred by violence. The verse concludes with Paul and Barnabas continuing their journey to Derbe, showing their determination to fulfill their calling to preach the Gospel in new territories, regardless of the personal risks involved. This event underscores the theme of apostolic courage and the early church's growth in the face of adversity.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Strong's Number: G3101
There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαθητής
Transliteration: mathētḗs
Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
Strong's Number: G2944
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κυκλόω
Transliteration: kyklóō
Pronunciation: koo-klo'-o
Description: from the same as κύκλῳ; to encircle, i.e. surround:--compass (about), come (stand) round about.
Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
Strong's Number: G450
There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνίστημι
Transliteration: anístēmi
Pronunciation: an-is'-tay-mee
Description: from ἀνά and ἵστημι; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).
Strong's Number: G1525
There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
Transliteration: eisérchomai
Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Strong's Number: G4172
There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πόλις
Transliteration: pólis
Pronunciation: pol'-is
Description: probably from the same as πόλεμος, or perhaps from πολύς; a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size):--city.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G1887
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπαύριον
Transliteration: epaúrion
Pronunciation: ep-ow'-ree-on
Description: from ἐπί and αὔριον; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. (ἡμέρα being implied) to-morrow:--day following, morrow, next day (after).
Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Strong's Number: G4862
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύν
Transliteration: sýn
Pronunciation: soon
Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Strong's Number: G921
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Βαρνάβας
Transliteration: Barnábas
Pronunciation: bar-nab'-as
Description: of Chaldee origin (בַּר and נְבִיא); son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite:--Barnabas.
Strong's Number: G1191
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Δέρβη
Transliteration: Dérbē
Pronunciation: der-bay'
Description: of foreign origin; Derbe, a place in Asia Minor:--Derbe.

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