Acts 14:24

King James Version:

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And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

Berean Standard Bible:

After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

American Standard Version:

And they passed through Pisidia, and came to Pamphylia.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} after they had passed throughout^{G1330} Pisidia^{G4099}, they came^{G2064} to^{G1519} Pamphylia^{G3828}.

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Commentary for Acts 14:24

Acts 14:24 is a verse from the New Testament that captures a moment in the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. The verse reads, "And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia." This verse is part of the narrative in the Book of Acts, which details the early history of the Christian church and the spread of the Gospel following the ascension of Jesus Christ.

In the historical context, Pisidia and Pamphylia were regions in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). During the first century, these areas were under Roman rule and were culturally diverse, with a mix of Greek, Roman, and local Anatolian influences. Paul and Barnabas, as part of their first missionary journey, had been traveling and preaching in these regions, facing both acceptance and fierce opposition, including being expelled from Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:50).

The themes present in this verse include the dedication of early Christian missionaries to their task of spreading the message of Jesus Christ despite hardships, the geographical expansion of the early church beyond Jerusalem into the wider Greco-Roman world, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), where Jesus commands his followers to make disciples of all nations.

In summary, Acts 14:24 encapsulates the relentless and challenging nature of early Christian missions as exemplified by Paul and Barnabas. It reflects the historical reality of the diverse cultural landscape of the Roman Empire and underscores the themes of evangelism, perseverance, and the expansion of Christianity beyond its Jewish roots into a global faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1330
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διέρχομαι
   Transliteration: diérchomai
   Pronunciation: dee-er'-khom-ahee
   Description: from διά and ἔρχομαι; to traverse (literally):--come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout), pierce through, travel, walk through.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4099
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Πισιδία
   Transliteration: Pisidía
   Pronunciation: pis-id-ee'-ah
   Description: probably of foreign origin; Pisidia, a region of Asia Minor:--Pisidia.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
5. 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).
   
6. Strong's Number: G3828
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Παμφυλία
   Transliteration: Pamphylía
   Pronunciation: pam-fool-ee'-ah
   Description: from a compound of πᾶς and πυρά; every-tribal, i.e. heterogeneous (χώρα being implied); Pamphylia, a region of Asia Minor:--Pamphylia.