Acts 20:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So, greatly relieved, they brought the boy home alive.

Berean Standard Bible:

And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.

American Standard Version:

And they brought the lad alive, and were not a little comforted.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} they brought^{G71} the young man^{G3816} alive^{G2198}, and^{G2532} were^{G3870} not^{G3756} a little^{G3357} comforted^{G3870}.

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Commentary for Acts 20:12

Acts 20:12 is a verse set within the broader context of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. This particular verse is part of a narrative that describes an incident in Troas, where Paul, after a long and intense period of ministry, is speaking to a group of disciples late into the night. During this gathering, a young man named Eutychus falls from a third-story window, presumably due to fatigue or drowsiness as Paul's sermon extends past midnight.

The themes present in this verse include the power of God to perform miracles, the comfort and reassurance that comes from divine intervention, and the dedication of early Christians to gather and listen to apostolic teaching despite the risks and challenges of the time. Historically, the verse reflects the practice of early Christian communities meeting in homes for worship and instruction, as well as the dangers and hardships associated with such gatherings, which often took place in cramped and less-than-ideal conditions.

In the text, the young man's fall could have been fatal, but Paul's immediate response—embracing him and declaring that his life is still in him—demonstrates the apostle's faith and the miraculous power of God at work through him. The statement that "they were not a little comforted" underscores the relief and joy experienced by the entire group when Eutychus is found to be alive. This moment serves as a testament to the resurrection power of Christ, which was a central message of Paul's preaching, and it likely strengthened the faith of the believers in Troas, reinforcing their commitment to the fledgling Christian movement.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: G71
   There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄγω
   Transliteration: ágō
   Pronunciation: ag'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:--be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3816
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παῖς
   Transliteration: paîs
   Pronunciation: paheece
   Description: perhaps from παίω; a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God):--child, maid(-en), (man) servant, son, young man.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2198
   There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζάω
   Transliteration: záō
   Pronunciation: dzah'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3870
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρακαλέω
   Transliteration: parakaléō
   Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
   Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3357
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μετρίως
   Transliteration: metríōs
   Pronunciation: met-ree'-oce
   Description: adverb from a derivative of μέτρον; moderately, i.e. slightly:--a little.