King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see [you], and to speak with [you]: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Complete Jewish Bible:
This is why I have asked to see you and speak with you, for it is because of the hope of Isra’el that I have this chain around me.”
Berean Standard Bible:
So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
American Standard Version:
For this cause therefore did I entreat you to see and to speak with me: for because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1223} this{G5026} cause{G156} therefore{G3767} have I called{G3870} for you{G5209}, to see{G1492} you, and{G2532} to speak with{G4354} you: because that{G1752} for{G1063} the hope{G1680} of Israel{G2474} I am bound with{G4029} this{G5026} chain{G254}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ephesians 6:20
- For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Acts 26:6
- And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:
Acts 26:7
- Unto which [promise] our twelve tribes, instantly serving [God] day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
2 Timothy 2:9
- Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, [even] unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
Acts 26:29
- And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Philippians 1:13
- So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other [places];
Acts 24:15
- And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
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Commentary for Acts 28:20
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1223
There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διά
Transliteration: diá
Pronunciation: dee-ah'
Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance. - 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: G156
There are 400 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αἰτία
Transliteration: aitía
Pronunciation: ahee-tee'-a
Description: from the same as αἰτέω; a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved):--accusation, case, cause, crime, fault, (wh-)ere(-fore). - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - 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. - Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own). - 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. - 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: G4354
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προσλαλέω
Transliteration: proslaléō
Pronunciation: pros-lal-eh'-o
Description: from πρός and λαλέω; to talk to, i.e. converse with:--speak to (with). - Strong's Number: G1752
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕνεκα
Transliteration: héneka
Pronunciation: hi'-nek-en
Description: of uncertain affinity; on account of:--because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that. - Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G1680
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐλπίς
Transliteration: elpís
Pronunciation: el-pece'
Description: from a primary (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence:--faith, hope. - Strong's Number: G2474
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰσραήλ
Transliteration: Israḗl
Pronunciation: is-rah-ale'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively):--Israel. - Strong's Number: G4029
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περίκειμαι
Transliteration: períkeimai
Pronunciation: per-ik'-i-mahee
Description: from περί and κεῖμαι; to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively):--be bound (compassed) with, hang about. - Strong's Number: G254
There are 202 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἅλυσις
Transliteration: hálysis
Pronunciation: hal'-oo-sis
Description: of uncertain derivation; a fetter or manacle:--bonds, chain.