Apologetics Bible

Acts 16:1

Greek

Κατήντησεν δὲ ⸀καὶ εἰς Δέρβην καὶ ⸀εἰς Λύστραν. καὶ ἰδοὺ μαθητής τις ἦν ἐκεῖ ὀνόματι Τιμόθεος, υἱὸς ⸀γυναικὸς Ἰουδαίας πιστῆς, πατρὸς δὲ Ἕλληνος,

Katentesen de kai eis Derben kai eis Lystran. kai idoy mathetes tis en ekei onomati Timotheos, yios gynaikos Ioydaias pistes, patros de Ellenos,

KJV: Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

AKJV: Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

ASV: And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek.

YLT: And he came to Derbe and Lystra, and lo, a certain disciple was there, by name Timotheus son of a certain woman, a believing Jewess, but of a father, a Greek,

Exposition: Acts 16:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:2

Greek

ὃς ἐμαρτυρεῖτο ὑπὸ τῶν ἐν Λύστροις καὶ Ἰκονίῳ ἀδελφῶν·

os emartyreito ypo ton en Lystrois kai Ikonio adelphon·

KJV: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

AKJV: Which was well reported of by the brothers that were at Lystra and Iconium.

ASV: The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

YLT: who was well testified to by the brethren in Lystra and Iconium;

Exposition: Acts 16:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:3

Greek

τοῦτον ἠθέλησεν ὁ Παῦλος σὺν αὐτῷ ἐξελθεῖν, καὶ λαβὼν περιέτεμεν αὐτὸν διὰ τοὺς Ἰουδαίους τοὺς ὄντας ἐν τοῖς τόποις ἐκείνοις, ᾔδεισαν γὰρ ἅπαντες ⸂ὅτι Ἕλλην ὁ πατὴρ αὐτοῦ⸃ ὑπῆρχεν.

toyton ethelesen o Paylos syn ayto exelthein, kai labon perietemen ayton dia toys Ioydaioys toys ontas en tois topois ekeinois, edeisan gar apantes oti Ellen o pater aytoy yperchen.

KJV: Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.

AKJV: Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.

ASV: Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those parts: for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

YLT: this one did Paul wish to go forth with him, and having taken him , he circumcised him, because of the Jews who are in those places, for they all knew his father--that he was a Greek.

Exposition: Acts 16:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:4

Greek

ὡς δὲ διεπορεύοντο τὰς πόλεις, ⸀παρεδίδοσαν αὐτοῖς φυλάσσειν τὰ δόγματα τὰ κεκριμένα ὑπὸ τῶν ἀποστόλων ⸀καὶ πρεσβυτέρων τῶν ἐν ⸀Ἱεροσολύμοις.

os de dieporeyonto tas poleis, paredidosan aytois phylassein ta dogmata ta kekrimena ypo ton apostolon kai presbyteron ton en Ierosolymois.

KJV: And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

AKJV: And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

ASV: And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.

YLT: And as they were going on through the cities, they were delivering to them the decrees to keep, that have been judged by the apostles and the elders who are in Jerusalem,

Exposition: Acts 16:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:5

Greek

αἱ μὲν οὖν ἐκκλησίαι ἐστερεοῦντο τῇ πίστει καὶ ἐπερίσσευον τῷ ἀριθμῷ καθʼ ἡμέραν.

ai men oyn ekklesiai estereoynto te pistei kai eperisseyon to arithmo kath emeran.

KJV: And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

AKJV: And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

ASV: So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.

YLT: then, indeed, were the assemblies established in the faith, and were abounding in number every day;

Exposition: Acts 16:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:6

Greek

⸀Διῆλθον δὲ τὴν Φρυγίαν ⸀καὶ Γαλατικὴν χώραν, κωλυθέντες ὑπὸ τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος λαλῆσαι τὸν λόγον ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ,

Dielthon de ten Phrygian kai Galatiken choran, kolythentes ypo toy agioy pneymatos lalesai ton logon en te Asia,

KJV: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

AKJV: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

ASV: And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden of the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;

YLT: and having gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia,

Exposition: Acts 16:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:7

Greek

ἐλθόντες ⸀δὲ κατὰ τὴν Μυσίαν ἐπείραζον ⸀εἰς τὴν Βιθυνίαν ⸀πορευθῆναι καὶ οὐκ εἴασεν αὐτοὺς τὸ πνεῦμα ⸀Ἰησοῦ·

elthontes de kata ten Mysian epeirazon eis ten Bithynian poreythenai kai oyk eiasen aytoys to pneyma Iesoy·

KJV: After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.

AKJV: After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.

ASV: and when they were come over against Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not;

YLT: having gone toward Mysia, they were trying to go on toward Bithynia, and the Spirit did not suffer them,

Exposition: Acts 16:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:8

Greek

παρελθόντες δὲ τὴν Μυσίαν κατέβησαν εἰς Τρῳάδα.

parelthontes de ten Mysian katebesan eis Troada.

KJV: And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

AKJV: And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

ASV: and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

YLT: and having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Exposition: Acts 16:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:9

Greek

καὶ ὅραμα ⸀διὰ νυκτὸς ⸂τῷ Παύλῳ ὤφθη⸃, ἀνὴρ ⸂Μακεδών τις ἦν⸃ ἑστὼς ⸀καὶ παρακαλῶν αὐτὸν καὶ λέγων· Διαβὰς εἰς Μακεδονίαν βοήθησον ἡμῖν.

kai orama dia nyktos to Paylo ophthe, aner Makedon tis en estos kai parakalon ayton kai legon· Diabas eis Makedonian boetheson emin.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: There was a man of Macedonia standing, beseeching him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

YLT: And a vision through the night appeared to Paul--a certain man of Macedonia was standing, calling upon him, and saying, `Having passed through to Macedonia, help us;' --

Exposition: Acts 16:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:10

Greek

ὡς δὲ τὸ ὅραμα εἶδεν, εὐθέως ἐζητήσαμεν ἐξελθεῖν ⸀εἰς Μακεδονίαν, συμβιβάζοντες ὅτι προσκέκληται ἡμᾶς ὁ ⸀θεὸς εὐαγγελίσασθαι αὐτούς.

os de to orama eiden, eytheos ezetesamen exelthein eis Makedonian, symbibazontes oti proskekletai emas o theos eyaggelisasthai aytoys.

KJV: And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

AKJV: And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel to them.

ASV: And when he had seen the vision, straightway we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel unto them.

YLT: and when he saw the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go forth to Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord hath called us to preach good news to them,

Exposition: Acts 16:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:11

Greek

Ἀναχθέντες ⸀οὖν ⸀ἀπὸ Τρῳάδος εὐθυδρομήσαμεν εἰς Σαμοθρᾴκην, τῇ ⸀δὲ ἐπιούσῃ εἰς ⸂Νέαν Πόλιν⸃,

Anachthentes oyn apo Troados eythydromesamen eis Samothraken, te de epioyse eis Nean Polin,

KJV: Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

AKJV: Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

ASV: Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis;

YLT: having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, on the morrow also to Neapolis,

Exposition: Acts 16:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:12

Greek

⸀κἀκεῖθεν εἰς Φιλίππους, ἥτις ἐστὶν ⸂πρώτη τῆς μερίδος⸃ Μακεδονίας πόλις, κολωνία. ἦμεν δὲ ἐν ⸀ταύτῃ τῇ πόλει διατρίβοντες ἡμέρας τινάς.

kakeithen eis Philippoys, etis estin prote tes meridos Makedonias polis, kolonia. emen de en tayte te polei diatribontes emeras tinas.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

ASV: 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.

YLT: thence also to Philippi, which is a principal city of the part of Macedonia--a colony. And we were in this city abiding certain days,

Exposition: Acts 16:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:13

Greek

τῇ τε ἡμέρᾳ τῶν σαββάτων ἐξήλθομεν ἔξω τῆς ⸀πύλης παρὰ ποταμὸν οὗ ⸂ἐνομίζομεν προσευχὴν⸃ εἶναι, καὶ καθίσαντες ἐλαλοῦμεν ταῖς συνελθούσαις γυναιξίν.

te te emera ton sabbaton exelthomen exo tes pyles para potamon oy enomizomen proseychen einai, kai kathisantes elaloymen tais synelthoysais gynaixin.

KJV: And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.

AKJV: And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spoke to the women which resorted thither. ¶

ASV: And on the sabbath day we went forth without the gate by a river side, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down, and spake unto the women that were come together.

YLT: on the sabbath-day also we went forth outside of the city, by a river, where there used to be prayer, and having sat down, we were speaking to the women who came together,

Exposition: Acts 16:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:14

Greek

καί τις γυνὴ ὀνόματι Λυδία, πορφυρόπωλις πόλεως Θυατείρων σεβομένη τὸν θεόν, ἤκουεν, ἧς ὁ κύριος διήνοιξεν τὴν καρδίαν προσέχειν τοῖς λαλουμένοις ὑπὸ ⸀τοῦ Παύλου.

kai tis gyne onomati Lydia, porphyropolis poleos Thyateiron sebomene ton theon, ekoyen, es o kyrios dienoixen ten kardian prosechein tois laloymenois ypo toy Payloy.

KJV: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

AKJV: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended to the things which were spoken of Paul.

ASV: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened to give heed unto the things which were spoken by Paul.

YLT: and a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, worshipping God, was hearing, whose heart the Lord did open to attend to the things spoken by Paul;

Exposition: Acts 16:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:15

Greek

ὡς δὲ ἐβαπτίσθη καὶ ὁ οἶκος αὐτῆς, παρεκάλεσεν λέγουσα· Εἰ κεκρίκατέ με πιστὴν τῷ κυρίῳ εἶναι, εἰσελθόντες εἰς τὸν οἶκόν μου ⸀μένετε· καὶ παρεβιάσατο ἡμᾶς.

os de ebaptisthe kai o oikos aytes, parekalesen legoysa· Ei kekrikate me pisten to kyrio einai, eiselthontes eis ton oikon moy menete· kai parebiasato emas.

KJV: And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

AKJV: And when she was baptized, and her household, she sought us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. ¶

ASV: And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

YLT: and when she was baptized, and her household, she did call upon us, saying, `If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, having entered into my house, remain;' and she constrained us.

Exposition: Acts 16:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:16

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ πορευομένων ἡμῶν εἰς ⸀τὴν προσευχὴν παιδίσκην τινὰ ἔχουσαν πνεῦμα ⸀πύθωνα ⸀ὑπαντῆσαι ἡμῖν, ἥτις ἐργασίαν πολλὴν παρεῖχεν τοῖς κυρίοις αὐτῆς μαντευομένη·

Egeneto de poreyomenon emon eis ten proseychen paidisken tina echoysan pneyma pythona ypantesai emin, etis ergasian pollen pareichen tois kyriois aytes manteyomene·

KJV: And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:

AKJV: And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:

ASV: And it came to pass, as we were going to the place of prayer, that a certain maid having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by soothsaying.

YLT: And it came to pass in our going on to prayer, a certain maid, having a spirit of Python, did meet us, who brought much employment to her masters by soothsaying,

Exposition: Acts 16:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:17

Greek

αὕτη ⸀κατακολουθοῦσα τῷ Παύλῳ καὶ ἡμῖν ἔκραζεν λέγουσα· Οὗτοι οἱ ἄνθρωποι δοῦλοι τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου εἰσίν, οἵτινες καταγγέλλουσιν ⸀ὑμῖν ὁδὸν σωτηρίας.

ayte katakoloythoysa to Paylo kai emin ekrazen legoysa· Oytoi oi anthropoi doyloi toy theoy toy ypsistoy eisin, oitines kataggelloysin ymin odon soterias.

KJV: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

AKJV: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which show to us the way of salvation.

ASV: The same following after Paul and us cried out, saying, These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim unto you the way of salvation.

YLT: she having followed Paul and us, was crying, saying, `These men are servants of the Most High God, who declare to us a way of salvation;'

Exposition: Acts 16:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:18

Greek

τοῦτο δὲ ἐποίει ἐπὶ πολλὰς ἡμέρας. διαπονηθεὶς ⸀δὲ Παῦλος καὶ ἐπιστρέψας τῷ πνεύματι εἶπεν· Παραγγέλλω σοι ⸀ἐν ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐξελθεῖν ἀπʼ αὐτῆς· καὶ ἐξῆλθεν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ.

toyto de epoiei epi pollas emeras. diaponetheis de Paylos kai epistrepsas to pneymati eipen· Paraggello soi en onomati Iesoy Christoy exelthein ap aytes· kai exelthen ayte te ora.

KJV: And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

AKJV: And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. ¶

ASV: And this she did for many days. But Paul, being sore troubled, turned and said to the spirit, I charge thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.

YLT: and this she was doing for many days, but Paul having been grieved, and having turned, said to the spirit, `I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come forth from her;' and it came forth the same hour.

Exposition: Acts 16:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:19

Greek

Ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ κύριοι αὐτῆς ὅτι ἐξῆλθεν ἡ ἐλπὶς τῆς ἐργασίας αὐτῶν ἐπιλαβόμενοι τὸν Παῦλον καὶ τὸν Σιλᾶν εἵλκυσαν εἰς τὴν ἀγορὰν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἄρχοντας,

Idontes de oi kyrioi aytes oti exelthen e elpis tes ergasias ayton epilabomenoi ton Paylon kai ton Silan eilkysan eis ten agoran epi toys archontas,

KJV: And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

AKJV: And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace to the rulers,

ASV: But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers,

YLT: And her masters having seen that the hope of their employment was gone, having caught Paul and Silas, drew them to the market-place, unto the rulers,

Exposition: Acts 16:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:20

Greek

καὶ προσαγαγόντες αὐτοὺς τοῖς στρατηγοῖς εἶπαν· Οὗτοι οἱ ἄνθρωποι ἐκταράσσουσιν ἡμῶν τὴν πόλιν Ἰουδαῖοι ὑπάρχοντες,

kai prosagagontes aytoys tois strategois eipan· Oytoi oi anthropoi ektarassoysin emon ten polin Ioydaioi yparchontes,

KJV: And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

AKJV: And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

ASV: and when they had brought them unto the magistrates, they said, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,

YLT: and having brought them to the magistrates, they said, `These men do exceedingly trouble our city, being Jews;

Exposition: Acts 16:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:21

Greek

καὶ καταγγέλλουσιν ἔθη ἃ οὐκ ἔξεστιν ἡμῖν παραδέχεσθαι οὐδὲ ποιεῖν Ῥωμαίοις οὖσιν.

kai kataggelloysin ethe a oyk exestin emin paradechesthai oyde poiein Romaiois oysin.

KJV: And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

AKJV: And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

ASV: and set forth customs which it is not lawful for us to receive, or to observe, being Romans.

YLT: and they proclaim customs that are not lawful for us to receive nor to do, being Romans.'

Exposition: Acts 16:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:22

Greek

καὶ συνεπέστη ὁ ὄχλος κατʼ αὐτῶν, καὶ οἱ στρατηγοὶ περιρήξαντες αὐτῶν τὰ ἱμάτια ἐκέλευον ῥαβδίζειν,

kai synepeste o ochlos kat ayton, kai oi strategoi perirexantes ayton ta imatia ekeleyon rabdizein,

KJV: And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

AKJV: And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.

ASV: And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods.

YLT: And the multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates having torn their garments from them, were commanding to beat them with rods,

Exposition: Acts 16:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:23

Greek

πολλάς ⸀τε ἐπιθέντες αὐτοῖς πληγὰς ἔβαλον εἰς φυλακήν, παραγγείλαντες τῷ δεσμοφύλακι ἀσφαλῶς τηρεῖν αὐτούς·

pollas te epithentes aytois plegas ebalon eis phylaken, paraggeilantes to desmophylaki asphalos terein aytoys·

KJV: And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

AKJV: And when they had laid many stripes on them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

ASV: And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

YLT: many blows also having laid upon them, they cast them to prison, having given charge to the jailor to keep them safely,

Exposition: Acts 16:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:24

Greek

ὃς παραγγελίαν τοιαύτην ⸀λαβὼν ἔβαλεν αὐτοὺς εἰς τὴν ἐσωτέραν φυλακὴν καὶ τοὺς πόδας ⸂ἠσφαλίσατο αὐτῶν⸃ εἰς τὸ ξύλον.

os paraggelian toiayten labon ebalen aytoys eis ten esoteran phylaken kai toys podas esphalisato ayton eis to xylon.

KJV: Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

AKJV: Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. ¶

ASV: who, having received such a charge, cast them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

YLT: who such a charge having received, did put them to the inner prison, and their feet made fast in the stocks.

Exposition: Acts 16:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:25

Greek

Κατὰ δὲ τὸ μεσονύκτιον Παῦλος καὶ Σιλᾶς προσευχόμενοι ὕμνουν τὸν θεόν, ἐπηκροῶντο δὲ αὐτῶν οἱ δέσμιοι·

Kata de to mesonyktion Paylos kai Silas proseychomenoi ymnoyn ton theon, epekroonto de ayton oi desmioi·

KJV: And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

AKJV: And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.

ASV: But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

YLT: And at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were hearing them,

Exposition: Acts 16:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:26

Greek

ἄφνω δὲ σεισμὸς ἐγένετο μέγας ὥστε σαλευθῆναι τὰ θεμέλια τοῦ δεσμωτηρίου, ἠνεῴχθησαν ⸀δὲ παραχρῆμα αἱ θύραι πᾶσαι, καὶ πάντων τὰ δεσμὰ ἀνέθη.

aphno de seismos egeneto megas oste saleythenai ta themelia toy desmoterioy, eneochthesan de parachrema ai thyrai pasai, kai panton ta desma anethe.

KJV: And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

AKJV: And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

ASV: and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison-house were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened; and every one’s bands were loosed.

YLT: and suddenly a great earthquake came, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, opened also presently were all the doors, and of all--the bands were loosed;

Exposition: Acts 16:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:27

Greek

ἔξυπνος δὲ γενόμενος ὁ δεσμοφύλαξ καὶ ἰδὼν ἀνεῳγμένας τὰς θύρας τῆς φυλακῆς σπασάμενος ⸀τὴν μάχαιραν ἤμελλεν ἑαυτὸν ἀναιρεῖν, νομίζων ἐκπεφευγέναι τοὺς δεσμίους.

exypnos de genomenos o desmophylax kai idon aneogmenas tas thyras tes phylakes spasamenos ten machairan emellen eayton anairein, nomizon ekpepheygenai toys desmioys.

KJV: And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

AKJV: And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

ASV: And the jailor, being roused out of sleep and seeing the prison doors open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

YLT: and the jailor having come out of sleep, and having seen the doors of the prison open, having drawn a sword, was about to kill himself, supposing the prisoners to be fled,

Exposition: Acts 16:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:28

Greek

ἐφώνησεν δὲ ⸂φωνῇ μεγάλῃ ὁ Παῦλος⸃ λέγων· Μηδὲν πράξῃς σεαυτῷ κακόν, ἅπαντες γάρ ἐσμεν ἐνθάδε.

ephonesen de phone megale o Paylos legon· Meden praxes seayto kakon, apantes gar esmen enthade.

KJV: But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

AKJV: But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm: for we are all here.

ASV: But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

YLT: and Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, `Thou mayest not do thyself any harm, for we are all here.'

Exposition: Acts 16:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:29

Greek

αἰτήσας δὲ φῶτα εἰσεπήδησεν καὶ ἔντρομος γενόμενος προσέπεσεν τῷ Παύλῳ καὶ ⸀τῷ Σιλᾷ,

aitesas de phota eisepedesen kai entromos genomenos prosepesen to Paylo kai to Sila,

KJV: Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

AKJV: Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

ASV: And he called for lights and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,

YLT: And, having asked for a light, he sprang in, and trembling he fell down before Paul and Silas,

Exposition: Acts 16:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:30

Greek

καὶ προαγαγὼν αὐτοὺς ἔξω ἔφη· Κύριοι, τί με δεῖ ποιεῖν ἵνα σωθῶ;

kai proagagon aytoys exo ephe· Kyrioi, ti me dei poiein ina sotho;

KJV: And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

AKJV: And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

ASV: and brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

YLT: and having brought them forth, said, `Sirs, what must I do--that I may be saved?'

Exposition: Acts 16:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:31

Greek

οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· Πίστευσον ἐπὶ τὸν κύριον ⸀Ἰησοῦν, καὶ σωθήσῃ σὺ καὶ ὁ οἶκός σου.

oi de eipan· Pisteyson epi ton kyrion Iesoyn, kai sothese sy kai o oikos soy.

KJV: And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

AKJV: And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, and your house.

ASV: And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, thou and thy house.

YLT: and they said, `Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved--thou and thy house;'

Exposition: Acts 16:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:32

Greek

καὶ ἐλάλησαν αὐτῷ τὸν λόγον τοῦ ⸀κυρίου ⸀σὺν πᾶσι τοῖς ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ αὐτοῦ.

kai elalesan ayto ton logon toy kyrioy syn pasi tois en te oikia aytoy.

KJV: And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

AKJV: And they spoke to him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

ASV: And they spake the word of the Lord unto him, with all that were in his house.

YLT: and they spake to him the word of the Lord, and to all those in his household;

Exposition: Acts 16:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:33

Greek

καὶ παραλαβὼν αὐτοὺς ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ τῆς νυκτὸς ἔλουσεν ἀπὸ τῶν πληγῶν, καὶ ἐβαπτίσθη αὐτὸς καὶ οἱ αὐτοῦ ⸀πάντες παραχρῆμα,

kai paralabon aytoys en ekeine te ora tes nyktos eloysen apo ton plegon, kai ebaptisthe aytos kai oi aytoy pantes parachrema,

KJV: And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

AKJV: And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

ASV: And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, immediately.

YLT: and having taken them, in that hour of the night, he did bathe them from the blows, and was baptized, himself and all his presently,

Exposition: Acts 16:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:34

Greek

ἀναγαγών τε αὐτοὺς εἰς τὸν ⸀οἶκον παρέθηκεν τράπεζαν καὶ ⸀ἠγαλλιάσατο πανοικεὶ πεπιστευκὼς τῷ θεῷ.

anagagon te aytoys eis ton oikon paretheken trapezan kai egalliasato panoikei pepisteykos to theo.

KJV: And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

AKJV: And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

ASV: And he brought them up into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, with all his house, having believed in God.

YLT: having brought them also into his house, he set food before them , and was glad with all the household, he having believed in God.

Exposition: Acts 16:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:35

Greek

Ἡμέρας δὲ γενομένης ἀπέστειλαν οἱ στρατηγοὶ τοὺς ῥαβδούχους λέγοντες· Ἀπόλυσον τοὺς ἀνθρώπους ἐκείνους.

Emeras de genomenes apesteilan oi strategoi toys rabdoychoys legontes· Apolyson toys anthropoys ekeinoys.

KJV: And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.

AKJV: And when it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying, Let those men go.

ASV: But when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.

YLT: And day having come, the magistrates sent the rod-bearers, saying, `Let those men go;'

Exposition: Acts 16:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:36

Greek

ἀπήγγειλεν δὲ ὁ δεσμοφύλαξ τοὺς λόγους ⸀τούτους πρὸς τὸν Παῦλον, ὅτι Ἀπέσταλκαν οἱ στρατηγοὶ ἵνα ἀπολυθῆτε· νῦν οὖν ἐξελθόντες πορεύεσθε ἐν εἰρήνῃ.

apeggeilen de o desmophylax toys logoys toytoys pros ton Paylon, oti Apestalkan oi strategoi ina apolythete· nyn oyn exelthontes poreyesthe en eirene.

KJV: And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

AKJV: And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

ASV: And the jailor reported the words to Paul, saying, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore come forth, and go in peace.

YLT: and the jailor told these words unto Paul--`The magistrates have sent, that ye may be let go; now, therefore, having gone forth go on in peace;'

Exposition: Acts 16:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:37

Greek

ὁ δὲ Παῦλος ἔφη πρὸς αὐτούς· Δείραντες ἡμᾶς δημοσίᾳ ἀκατακρίτους, ἀνθρώπους Ῥωμαίους ὑπάρχοντας, ἔβαλαν εἰς φυλακήν· καὶ νῦν λάθρᾳ ἡμᾶς ἐκβάλλουσιν; οὐ γάρ, ἀλλὰ ἐλθόντες αὐτοὶ ⸀ἡμᾶς ἐξαγαγέτωσαν.

o de Paylos ephe pros aytoys· Deirantes emas demosia akatakritoys, anthropoys Romaioys yparchontas, ebalan eis phylaken· kai nyn lathra emas ekballoysin; oy gar, alla elthontes aytoi emas exagagetosan.

KJV: But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

AKJV: But Paul said to them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privately? no truly; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.

ASV: But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Romans, and have cast us into prison; and do they now cast us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and bring us out.

YLT: and Paul said to them, `Having beaten us publicly uncondemned--men, Romans being--they did cast us to prison, and now privately do they cast us forth! why no! but having come themselves, let them bring us forth.'

Exposition: Acts 16:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:38

Greek

⸀ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ τοῖς στρατηγοῖς οἱ ῥαβδοῦχοι τὰ ῥήματα ταῦτα· ⸂ἐφοβήθησαν δὲ⸃ ἀκούσαντες ὅτι Ῥωμαῖοί εἰσιν,

apeggeilan de tois strategois oi rabdoychoi ta remata tayta· ephobethesan de akoysantes oti Romaioi eisin,

KJV: And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

AKJV: And the sergeants told these words to the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

ASV: And the serjeants reported these words unto the magistrates: and they feared when they heard that they were Romans;

YLT: And the rod-bearers told to the magistrates these sayings, and they were afraid, having heard that they are Romans,

Exposition: Acts 16:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:39

Greek

καὶ ἐλθόντες παρεκάλεσαν αὐτούς, καὶ ἐξαγαγόντες ἠρώτων ⸂ἀπελθεῖν ἀπὸ⸃ τῆς πόλεως.

kai elthontes parekalesan aytoys, kai exagagontes eroton apelthein apo tes poleos.

KJV: And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.

AKJV: And they came and sought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.

ASV: and they came and besought them; and when they had brought them out, they asked them to go away from the city.

YLT: and having come, they besought them, and having brought them forth, they were asking them to go forth from the city;

Exposition: Acts 16:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 16:40

Greek

ἐξελθόντες δὲ ⸀ἀπὸ τῆς φυλακῆς εἰσῆλθον πρὸς τὴν Λυδίαν, καὶ ἰδόντες ⸂παρεκάλεσαν τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς⸃ καὶ ἐξῆλθαν.

exelthontes de apo tes phylakes eiselthon pros ten Lydian, kai idontes parekalesan toys adelphoys kai exelthan.

KJV: And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

AKJV: And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brothers, they comforted them, and departed.

ASV: And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

YLT: and they, having gone forth out of the prison, entered into the house of Lydia, and having seen the brethren, they comforted them, and went forth.

Exposition: Acts 16:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.