Acts 9:30

King James Version:

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[Which] when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When the brothers learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

Berean Standard Bible:

When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

American Standard Version:

And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Cæsarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Which when^{G1161} the brethren^{G80} knew^{G1921}, they brought^{G2609} him^{G846} down^{G2609} to^{G1519} Caesarea^{G2542}, and^{G2532} sent^{G1821} him^{G846} forth^{G1821} to^{G1519} Tarsus^{G5019}.

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Commentary for Acts 9:30

Acts 9:30 is a verse that captures a moment in the early Christian church's history, reflecting the themes of community, protection, and divine guidance. The verse specifically refers to the actions taken by the early Christians, identified as "the brethren," after they learn of a plot against the Apostle Paul's life in Jerusalem.

Historically, this event occurs shortly after Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus, where he experienced a vision of Jesus Christ that transformed him from a persecutor of Christians to one of the faith's most fervent advocates. Upon his return to Jerusalem, Paul's zealous preaching and association with the Christian movement put him at risk from those who opposed the new faith, particularly from Hellenistic Jews who were threatened by his message.

In response to this threat, "the brethren" - a term denoting fellow Christians, likely including early church leaders such as Barnabas - take decisive action to ensure Paul's safety. They escort him to Caesarea, a major port city on the Mediterranean coast, and from there, send him to his hometown of Tarsus in Cilicia. This act of protection not only demonstrates the early Christian community's solidarity and willingness to safeguard one another but also reflects their trust in God's providence in guiding Paul to safety.

The verse underscores the dangers faced by the early Christian community and the pragmatic measures they took to preserve their movement and its leaders. It also hints at the broader missionary work that would become a hallmark of Paul's ministry, as his departure to Tarsus temporarily removes him from the Jerusalem center but eventually leads to his influential missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire, spreading the Christian message to both Jews and Gentiles. Acts 9:30 thus serves as a pivotal point in the narrative of the Acts of the Apostles, setting the stage for the expansion of Christianity beyond its Jewish origins.

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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: 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: G1921
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιγινώσκω
   Transliteration: epiginṓskō
   Pronunciation: ep-ig-in-oce'-ko
   Description: from ἐπί and γινώσκω; to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge:--(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2609
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατάγω
   Transliteration: katágō
   Pronunciation: kat-ag'-o
   Description: from κατά and ἄγω; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel:--bring (down, forth), (bring to) land, touch.
   
5. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
6. 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).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2542
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Καισάρεια
   Transliteration: Kaisáreia
   Pronunciation: kahee-sar'-i-a
   Description: from Καῖσαρ; Cæsaria, the name of two places in Palestine:--Cæsarea.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1821
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐξαποστέλλω
   Transliteration: exapostéllō
   Pronunciation: ex-ap-os-tel'-lo
   Description: from ἐκ and ἀποστέλλω; to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss:--send (away, forth, out).
   
10. Strong's Number: G5019
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ταρσός
    Transliteration: Tarsós
    Pronunciation: tar-sos'
    Description: perhaps the same as (a flat basket); Tarsus, a place in Asia Minor:--Tarsus.