Acts 28:15

King James Version:

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And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The brothers there had heard about us and came as far as Appian Market and Three Inns to meet us. When Sha’ul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

Berean Standard Bible:

The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.

American Standard Version:

And from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And from thence^{G2547}, when the brethren^{G80} heard^{G191} of^{G4012} us^{G2257}, they came^{G1831} to meet^{{G529}{G1519}} us^{G2254} as far as^{G891} Appii^{G675} forum^{G5410}, and^{G2532} The three^{G5140} taverns^{G4999}: whom^{G3739} when Paul^{G3972} saw^{G1492}, he thanked^{G2168} God^{G2316}, and took^{G2983} courage^{G2294}.

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Commentary for Acts 28:15

Acts 28:15 is a verse from the New Testament that captures a moment during the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome. After being arrested and appealing to Caesar, Paul was sent to Rome to stand trial. The verse is set towards the end of the Acts of the Apostles, which documents the early Christian church's growth and the missions of the apostles.

In this verse, as Paul nears Rome, Christians from the city hear about his arrival and travel to meet him at two locations, the Appii Forum and The Three Taverns. These places were well-known stopping points along the Appian Way, a major road that led to Rome. The fact that believers were willing to travel these distances to greet Paul illustrates the sense of Christian community and fellowship that transcended geographical boundaries.

Upon seeing the welcoming party, Paul is moved to thank God and is encouraged by their presence. This reflects his gratitude and the emotional support he received from the Christian community, which likely bolstered his faith and resilience as he faced the uncertainty of his trial in Rome. The verse underscores themes of Christian hospitality, unity, and the importance of mutual encouragement among believers, especially in the face of adversity.

Historically, this moment also highlights the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The believers' ability to meet Paul as he approached Rome suggests that there was a sufficiently established Christian presence in the region to have networks of communication and the means to travel. This encounter on the outskirts of Rome foreshadows Paul's impact on the imperial city, which would become a significant center for early Christianity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G2547
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κἀκεῖθεν
   Transliteration: kakeîthen
   Pronunciation: kak-i'-then
   Description: from καί and ἐκεῖθεν; likewise from that place (or time):--and afterward (from) (thence), thence also.
   
2. Strong's Number: G80
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδελφός
   Transliteration: adelphós
   Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
   Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
   
3. Strong's Number: G191
   There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκούω
   Transliteration: akoúō
   Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4012
   There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περί
   Transliteration: perí
   Pronunciation: per-ee'
   Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
   
5. Strong's Number: G2257
   There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῶν
   Transliteration: hēmōn
   Pronunciation: hay-mone'
   Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G529
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπάντησις
   Transliteration: apántēsis
   Pronunciation: ap-an'-tay-sis
   Description: from ἀπαντάω; a (friendly) encounter:--meet.
   
8. 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: G2254
   There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῖν
   Transliteration: hēmîn
   Pronunciation: hay-meen'
   Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
   
10. Strong's Number: G891
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄχρι
    Transliteration: áchri
    Pronunciation: akh'-rece
    Description: akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to:--as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare μέχρι.
    
11. Strong's Number: G675
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἄππιος
    Transliteration: Áppios
    Pronunciation: ap'-pee-os
    Description: of Latin origin; (in the genitive, i.e. possessive case) of Appius, the name of a Roman:--Appii.
    
12. Strong's Number: G5410
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Φόρον
    Transliteration: Phóron
    Pronunciation: for'-on
    Description: of Latin origin; a forum or market-place; only in comparative with Ἄππιος; a station on the Appian road:--forum.
    
13. 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.
    
14. Strong's Number: G5140
    There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τρεῖς
    Transliteration: treîs
    Pronunciation: tree'-ah
    Description: a primary (plural) number; "three":--three.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4999
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ταβέρναι
    Transliteration: Tabérnai
    Pronunciation: tab-er'-nahee
    Description: plural of Latin origin; huts or wooden-walled buildings; Tabernæ:--taverns.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3972
    There are 160 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Παῦλος
    Transliteration: Paûlos
    Pronunciation: pow'-los
    Description: of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of παύω, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle:--Paul, Paulus.
    
18. Strong's Number: G1492
    There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἴδω
    Transliteration: eídō
    Pronunciation: i'-do
    Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
    
19. Strong's Number: G2168
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐχαριστέω
    Transliteration: eucharistéō
    Pronunciation: yoo-khar-is-teh'-o
    Description: from εὐχάριστος; to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal:--(give) thank(-ful, -s).
    
20. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
    
21. Strong's Number: G2983
    There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαμβάνω
    Transliteration: lambánō
    Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
    
22. Strong's Number: G2294
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θάρσος
    Transliteration: thársos
    Pronunciation: thar'-sos
    Description: akin (by transposition) to (daring); boldness (subjectively):--courage.