King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, [and] a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and from there, we went on to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that part of Macedonia. We spent a few days in this city;
Berean Standard Bible:
From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
American Standard Version:
and from thence to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the first of the district, a Roman colony: and we were in this city tarrying certain days.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G5037} from thence{G1564} to{G1519} Philippi{G5375}, which{G3748} is{G2076} the chief{G4413} city{G4172} of that part{G3310} of Macedonia{G3109}, and a colony{G2862}: and{G1161} we were{G2258} in{G1722} that{G5026} city{G4172} abiding{G1304} certain{G5100} days{G2250}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Thessalonians 2:2
- But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
Philippians 1:1
- ¶ Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Acts 20:6
- And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
Acts 16:21
- And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
Acts 16:9
- And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
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Commentary for Acts 16:12
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G5037
There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τέ
Transliteration: té
Pronunciation: teh
Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle. - Strong's Number: G1564
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖθεν
Transliteration: ekeîthen
Pronunciation: ek-i'-then
Description: from ἐκεῖ; thence:--from that place, (from) thence, there. - 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: G5375
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Φίλιπποι
Transliteration: Phílippoi
Pronunciation: fil'-ip-poy
Description: plural of Φίλιππος; Philippi, a place in Macedonia:--Philippi. - Strong's Number: G3748
There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅστις
Transliteration: hóstis
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G4413
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρῶτος
Transliteration: prōtos
Pronunciation: pro'-tos
Description: contracted superlative of πρό; foremost (in time, place, order or importance):--before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former. - 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: G3310
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μερίς
Transliteration: merís
Pronunciation: mer-ece'
Description: feminine of μέρος; a portion, i.e. province, share or (abstractly) participation:--part (X -akers). - Strong's Number: G3109
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Μακεδονία
Transliteration: Makedonía
Pronunciation: mak-ed-on-ee'-ah
Description: from Μακεδών; Macedonia, a region of Greece:--Macedonia. - Strong's Number: G2862
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κολωνία
Transliteration: kolōnía
Pronunciation: kol-o-nee'-ah
Description: of Latin origin; a Roman "colony" for veterans:--colony. - 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: G2258
There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἦν
Transliteration: ēn
Pronunciation: ane
Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G5026
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταύτῃ
Transliteration: taútēi
Pronunciation: tow'-tace
Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same). - Strong's Number: G1304
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διατρίβω
Transliteration: diatríbō
Pronunciation: dee-at-ree'-bo
Description: from διά and the base of τρίβος; to wear through (time), i.e. remain:--abide, be, continue, tarry. - Strong's Number: G5100
There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τὶς
Transliteration: tìs
Pronunciation: tis
Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever). - Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; 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 parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.