# bible_fts_content

c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him--this one bears much fruit, for apart from me you are not able to do anything.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 6
c3content:
If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown out as a branch, and dries up, and they gather them and throw them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into the fire, and they are burned.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 10
c3content:
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 11
c3content:
I have spoken these things to you in order that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be made complete.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 15
c3content:
No longer do I call you slaves, because the slave does not know what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything that I have heard from my Father I have revealed to you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 16
c3content:
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and your fruit should remain, in order that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 18
c3content:
If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated*Here the verb "hated" is an understood repetition of the verb earlier in this verse you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 19
c3content:
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Remember the word that I said to you: 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 21
c3content:
But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know the one who sent me.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 22
c3content:
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. But now they do not have a valid excuse for their sin.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 24
c3content:
If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not have sin. But now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But this happened*The phrase "this happened" is not in the Greek text but is implied so that the word that is written in their law would be fulfilled, 'They hated me without a reason.' 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 26
c3content:
"When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father--the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father--that one will testify about me.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 2
c3content:
{They will expel you from the synagogue},Literally "they will make you expelled from the synagogue" but an hour is coming that everyone who kills you will think they are offering service to God.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But I have said these things to you so that when their hour comes, you may remember that I told you about them. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and none of you is asking me, 'Where are you going?'


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 7
c3content:
But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("comes") which is understood as temporal comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and concerning righteousness and concerning judgment:


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 12
c3content:
I still have many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation now.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But when he--the Spirit of truth--comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak from himself, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will proclaim to you the things to come.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 14
c3content:
He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and will proclaim it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Everything that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he takes from what is mine and will proclaim it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 17
c3content:
So some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he is saying to us, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me,' and 'Because I am going away to the Father'?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 18
c3content:
So they kept on saying, "What is this that he is saying, 'A little while'? We do not understand what he is speaking about!" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Jesus knew that they were wanting to ask him, and he said to them, "Are you deliberating with one another about this--that I said, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'?


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Truly, truly I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will become sorrowful, but your sorrow will change to joy.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 21
c3content:
A woman, when she gives birth, experiences pain because her hour has come. But when her*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun child is born, she no longer remembers the affliction, on account of the joy that a human being has been born into the world.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 22
c3content:
So you also are experiencing sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy from you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And on that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 25
c3content:
"I have said these things to you in figurative sayings. An hour is coming when I will speak to you in figurative sayings no longer, but I will tell you plainly about the Father.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 26
c3content:
On that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 28
c3content:
I have gone out from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 29
c3content:
His disciples said, "Behold, now you are speaking {plainly}Literally "with plainness" and are telling us*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation no figurative saying!


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Now we know that you know everything and do not {need for}Literally "have need that" anyone to ask you questions.*Here the word "questions" is not in the Greek text but is implied By this we believe that you have come from God." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Behold, an hour is coming--and has come--that you will be scattered each one to his own home,Or "to his own things"; or "to his own people" (i.e., family); the Greek text is somewhat ambiguous here and you will leave me alone. And I am not alone, because the Father is with me.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 33
c3content:
I have said these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction, but have courage! I have conquered the world." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven he said, "Father, the hour has come! Glorify your Son, in order that your Son may glorify you--


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 2
c3content:
just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them--everyone whom you have given him.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 4
c3content:
I have glorified you on earth by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("completing") which is understood as means completing the work that you have given me {to do}.Literally "that I may do it"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And now, Father, you glorify me {at your side}Literally "by the side of yourself" with the glory that I had {at your side}Literally "by the side of you" before the world existed. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"I have revealed your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours, and you have given them to me, and they have kept your word.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 8
c3content:
because the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they received them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and know truly that I have come from you, and they have believed that you have sent me.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 9
c3content:
I am asking on behalf of them. I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you have given me, because they are yours,


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 10
c3content:
and all my things are yours, and your things are mine, and I have been glorified inOr "by"; or "through" them.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And I am no longer in the world, and they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given to me, so that they may be one, just as we are.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 12
c3content:
When I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given to me, and guarded them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and none of them has perished except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture would be fulfilled.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And now I am coming to you, and I am saying these things in the world so that they may have my joy completed in themselves.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 14
c3content:
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world just as I am not of the world.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 20
c3content:
"And I do not ask on behalf of these only, but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word,


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 21
c3content:
that they all may be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you, that they also may be in us, in order that the world may believe that you sent me.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And the glory that you have given to me, I have given to them, in order that they may be one, just as we are one--


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 23
c3content:
I in them, and you in me, in order that they may be completed in one, so that the world may know that you sent me, and you have loved them just as you have loved me. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 24
c3content:
"Father, those whom you have given to me--I want that those also may be with me where I am, in order that they may see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Righteous Father, although the world does not know you, yet I have known you, and these men have come to know that you sent me.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And I made known to them your name, and will make it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation known, in order that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I may be in them." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 1
c3content:
When*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal Jesus had said these things, he went out with his disciples to the other side of the ravine of the Kidron, where there was a garden into which he and his disciples entered.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 2
c3content:
(Now Judas, the one who betrayed him, also knew about the place, because Jesus often gathered there with his disciples.)


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 3
c3content:
So Judas, taking the cohort and officers from the chief priests and from the Pharisees, came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Then Jesus, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal knew all the things that were coming upon him, went out and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 5
c3content:
They replied to him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He said to them, "I am he."*Here the predicate nominative is supplied from context in the English translation (Now Judas, the one who betrayed him, was also standing with them.)


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 6
c3content:
So when he said to them, "I am he,"*Here the predicate nominative is supplied from context in the English translation {they drew back}Literally "they went to the back" and fell to the ground.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Jesus replied, "I said to you that I am he!*Here the predicate nominative is supplied from context in the English translation So if you are looking for me, let these men go,"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 9
c3content:
in order that the word that he had spoken would be fulfilled: "Those whom you have given to me--I have not lost anyone of them."A paraphrase of the statement in John 17:12 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. (Now the name of the slave was Malchus.)


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 11
c3content:
So Jesus said to Peter, "Put the sword into its*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun sheath! The cup that the Father has given me--shall I not drink it?" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 13
c3content:
and brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 15
c3content:
So Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. (Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.)


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But Peter was standing by the door outside. So the other disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper and brought Peter in.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Then the female slave who was the doorkeeper said to Peter, "You are not also one of the disciples of this man, are you?"*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "are you" He said, "I am not!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 18
c3content:
(Now the slaves and the officers were standing there, having made a charcoal fire because it was cold, and they were warming themselves. And Peter was also standing there with them and warming himself.) 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Jesus replied to him, "I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself where all the Jews assemble, and I have said nothing in secret.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Why are you asking me? Ask those who heard what I have said to them! Behold, these people know what I said."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had said") he had said these things, one of the officers who was standing by gave a slap in the face to Jesus, saying, "Do you reply to the high priest in this way?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Jesus replied to him, "If I have spoken wrongly, testify about what is wrong! But if I have spoken*The phrase "I have spoken" is an implied repetition of the earlier phrase in this verse correctly, why do you strike me?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now Simon Peter was standing there and warming himself. So they said to him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?"*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "are you" He denied it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and said, "I am not!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 26
c3content:
One of the slaves of the high priest, who was related to the one whose ear Peter had cut off, said, "Did I not see you in the garden with him?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 27
c3content:
So Peter denied it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation again, and immediately a rooster crowed. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 28
c3content:
Then they brought Jesus from Caiaphas to the governor's residence. Now it was early, and they did not enter into the governor's residence so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 30
c3content:
They answered and said to him, "If this man were not doing evil, we would not have handed him over to you!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 31
c3content:
So Pilate said to them, "You take him and judge him according to your law!" The Jews said to him, "It is not permitted for us to kill anyone,"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 32
c3content:
in order that the word of Jesus would be fulfilled that he had spoken, indicating by what sort of death he was going to die. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Then Pilate entered again into the governor's residence and summoned Jesus and said to him, "Are you the king of the Jews?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Jesus replied, "Do you say this from yourself, or have others said this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you about me?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 35
c3content:
Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "am I" Your people and the chief priests handed you over to me! What have you done?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Jesus replied, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not from here."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 37
c3content:
Then Pilate said to him, "So then you are a king!" Jesus replied, "You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born, and for this reason I have come into the world: in order that I can testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 39
c3content:
But it is your custom that I release for you one prisoner*The word "prisoner" is not in the Greek text, but is implied at the Passover. So do you want me*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to release for you the king of the Jews?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 40
c3content:
Then they shouted again, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" (Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)Or perhaps "robber" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 1
c3content:
So then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged.*This verb has causative force in context; Pilate did not personally carry out the sentence


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and placed it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on his head, and put a purple robe on him,


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and were coming up to him and saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!" and were giving him slaps in the face. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Pilate came outside again and said to them, "Behold, I am bringing him outside to you, so that you will know that I find no basis for an accusation against him."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Then Jesus came outside wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, and he said to them, "Behold the man!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 6
c3content:
So when they saw him, the chief priests and the officers shouted, saying, "Crucify! Crucify!" Pilate said to them, "You take him and crucify him!*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation For I do not find a basis for an accusation against him."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 7
c3content:
The Jews replied to him, "We have a law, and according to the law he ought to die, because he made himself out to be the Son of God!" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 9
c3content:
and he entered into the governor's residence again and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus did not give him an answer.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 10
c3content:
So Pilate said to him, "Will you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you, and I have authority to crucify you?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Jesus replied to him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it was given to you from above. For this reason the one who handed me over to you has greater sin." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 12
c3content:
From this point on Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jews shouted, saying, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar! Everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 13
c3content:
So Pilate, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard these words, brought Jesus outside and sat down on the judgment seat, in the place called The Stone Pavement (but Gabbatha in Aramaic).


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 14
c3content:
(Now it was the day of preparation of the Passover; it was about the sixth hour.) And he said to the Jews, "Behold your king!" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Then those shouted, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your king?" The chief priests replied, "We do not have a king except Caesar!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 17
c3content:
and carrying for himself the cross, he went out to the place called The Place of a Skull (which is called Golgotha in Aramaic),


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 18
c3content:
where they crucified him, and with him two others, {one on each side},Literally "from here and from here" and Jesus in the middle.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And Pilate also wrote a notice and placed it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on the cross, and it was written: "Jesus the Nazarene, the king of the Jews."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 20
c3content:
So many of the Jews read this notice, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city. And it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write 'The king of the Jews,' but, 'He said, I am king of the Jews.'"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his clothing and made four shares--for each soldier a share--and the tunic. (Now the tunic was seamless, woven from the top {in a single piece}.)Literally "through the whole"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 24
c3content:
So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it apart, but cast lots for it, to see whose it will be," so that the scripture would be fulfilled that says, 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now his mother and the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene were standing near the cross of Jesus.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 26
c3content:
So Jesus, seeing his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there, said to his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mother, "Woman, behold your son!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 27
c3content:
Then he said to the disciple, "Behold your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 28
c3content:
After this, Jesus, knowing that now at last everything was completed, in order that the scripture would be fulfilled, said, "I am thirsty."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 29
c3content:
A jar full of sour wine was standing there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a branch of hyssop and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("put") has been translated as a finite verb brought it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to his mouth.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Then when he had received the sour wine, Jesus said, "It is completed,"Or (traditionally) "it is finished" and bowing his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun head, he gave up his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun spirit. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was an important day), asked Pilate that their legs could be broken and they could be taken away.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 32
c3content:
So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who had been crucified with him.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 33
c3content:
But when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to Jesus, after they saw he was already dead, they did not break his legs.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And the one who has seen it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation has testified, and his testimony is true, and that person knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 36
c3content:
For these things happened in order that the scripture would be fulfilled: "Not a bone of his will be broken."A quotation from Exod 12:46, Num 9:12, and Ps 34:20


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And again another scripture says, "They will look on the one whom they have pierced."A quotation from Zech 12:10 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And after these things, Joseph who was from Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but a secret one for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate allowed it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation so he came and took away his body.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And Nicodemus--the one who had come to him formerly at night--also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes weighing about a hundred pounds.The Greek term refers to a Roman pound, 327.45 grams (approximately 12 ounces)


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 40
c3content:
So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in strips of linen cloth with the fragrant spices, as is the Jews' custom to prepare for burial.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 41
c3content:
Now there was a garden at the place where he was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one was yet buried.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 42
c3content:
So there, on account of the day of preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was close by, they buried Jesus. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was still dark, and saw the stone had been taken away from the tomb.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 2
c3content:
So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord from the tomb and we do not know where they have put him!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And the two were running together, and the other disciple ran ahead, faster than Peter, and came to the tomb first.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Then Simon Peter also came following him, and he went into the tomb and saw the strips of linen cloth lying there,


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 7
c3content:
and the facecloth that was on his head--not lying with the strips of linen cloth, but folded up separately in one place.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.*The phrase "own homes" is not in the Greek text but is implied


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But Mary stood outside at the tomb, weeping. Then, while she was weeping, she bent over to look into the tomb,


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 12
c3content:
and she saw two angels in white, seated one at the head and one at the feet where the body of Jesus had been lying.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 14
c3content:
When she*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said these things, she turned {around}Literally "to the back" and saw Jesus standing there, and she did not know that it was Jesus. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?" She thought that it was the gardener, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("thought") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned around and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("turned around") has been translated as a finite verb said to him in Aramaic, "Rabboni" (which means "Teacher").


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Jesus said to her, "Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.'"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Mary Magdalene came and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle ("announced") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and he had said these things to her. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Now when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was evening on that day--the first day of the week--and the doors had been shut where the disciples were because of fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace to you."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said this, he showed his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands and his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun side to them. Then the disciples rejoiced when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the Lord.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said this, he breathed on them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 23
c3content:
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them. If you retain the sins*An understood repetition of the phrase from earlier in the verse of any, they are retained." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called Didymus,The Greek term means "the Twin" was not with them when Jesus came.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 25
c3content:
So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe!" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And after eight days his disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had been shut") which is understood as concessive the doors had been shut, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said, "Peace to you."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 27
c3content:
Then he said to Thomas, "Place your finger here and see my hands, and place your hand and put it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into my side. And do not be unbelieving, but believing!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, have you believed? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Now Jesus also performed many other signs in the presence of the disciplesSome manuscripts have "his disciples" which are not recorded in this book,


c0book: John
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 31
c3content:
but these things are recorded in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believing") which is understood as means believing you may have life in his name. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 1
c3content:
After these things Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Now he revealed himself*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in this way:


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Simon Peter and Thomas (who was called Didymus)The Greek term means "the Twin" and Nathanael from Cana in Galilee and the sons of Zebedee and two others of his disciples were together.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing!" They said to him, "We also are coming with you." They went out and got into the boat, and during that night they caught nothing. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Now when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was already early morning, Jesus stood on the beach. However, the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 5
c3content:
So Jesus said to them, "Children, you do not have any fish to eat, do you?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase "do you" They answered him, "No."


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And he said to them, "Throw the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some."*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation So they threw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and were no longer able to haul it in from the large number of the fish. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Then that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" So Simon Peter, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard that it was the Lord, tied around himself his outer garment (for he was naked)I.e., "he was naked underneath the outer garment," which he tucked into his belt; alternatively, this could mean "for he was stripped for work" and threw himself into the sea.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net of fish, because they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubitsApproximately 100 yards or 92 meters, based on a cubit of 18 inches. away. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 9
c3content:
So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire laid there, and a fish lying on it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and bread.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 11
c3content:
So Simon Peter got into the boat*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and hauled the net to the land, full of large fish--one hundred fifty-three--and although there*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were") which is understood as concessive were so many, the net was not torn.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Jesus said to them, "Come, eat breakfast!" But none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as causal knew that it was the Lord.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Jesus came and took the bread and gave it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to them, and the fish likewise.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 14
c3content:
This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had been raised") which is understood as temporal had been raised from the dead. 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Now when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 16
c3content:
He said to him again a second time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Shepherd my sheep!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 17
c3content:
He said to him a third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed because he said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything! You know that I love you!" Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep!


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Truly, truly I say to you, when you were young, you tied your clothes*The words "your clothes" are not in the Greek text but are implied around yourself and walked wherever you wanted. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will tie you up and carry you where you do not want to go.*The words "to go" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 19
c3content:
(Now he said this to indicate by what kind of death he would glorify God.) And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said this, he said to him, "Follow me!" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Peter turned and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("turned") has been translated as a finite verb saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation (who also leaned back on his chest at the dinner and said, "Lord, who is the one betraying you?")


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 21
c3content:
So when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw this one, Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, but what about this one?"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Jesus said to him, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that*The words "is that" are not in the Greek text but are supplied in keeping with English style to you? You follow me!"


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 23
c3content:
So this saying went out to the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that*The words "is that" are not in the Greek text but are supplied in keeping with English style to you?" 


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 24
c3content:
This is the disciple who is testifying about these things, and who has written down these things. And we know that his testimony is true.


c0book: John
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did, which--if they were written down one after the other--I suppose not even the world itself could contain the books that would be written. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 1
c3content:
I produced the former account, O Theophilus, about all {that}Literally "of what" Jesus began to do and to teach,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
until the day he was taken up, after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had given orders") which is understood as temporal had given orders through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
to whom he also presented himself alive after he suffered, with many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking the things about the kingdom of God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And while he*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was with") which is understood as temporal was withOr "was assembling with," or "was sharing a meal with" them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he commanded them, "Do not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for what was promised by the Father, which you heard about from me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit {not many days from now}."Literally "not many days after these" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 6
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had come together") which is understood as temporal they had come together, they began asking*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began asking") him, saying, "Lord, is it at this time you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
But he said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But you will receive power when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("has come") the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said these things, while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were watching") they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their sight.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And as they were staring into the sky while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was departing") he was departing, behold, two men in white clothing stood by them


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
who also said, "Men {of Galilee},Literally "Galileans" why do you stand there lookingSome manuscripts have "gazing" into the sky? This Jesus who was taken up from you into heaven like this will come back in the same way you saw him departing into heaven!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain that is called Olive GroveThis is a variation of the name "Mount of Olives" which is near Jerusalem, {a Sabbath day's journey away}.Literally "having a journey of a Sabbath"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And when they had entered, they went up to the upstairs room where they were staying--Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas son of James.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
All these were busily engaged with one mind in prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus and withSome manuscripts omit "with" his brothers. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (and it was a crowd of persons of about one hundred twenty at the same place) and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb said,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"Men and brothers, it was necessary that the scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit proclaimed beforehand through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 18
c3content:
(Now this man acquired a field for the wages of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines spilled out.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And it became known to all who live in Jerusalem, so that that field was called in their own languageThat is, Aramaic "Akeldama," that is, "Field of Blood.")


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Therefore it is necessary for one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time in which the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 22
c3content:
beginning from the baptism of John until the day on which he was taken up from us--one of these men must become a witness of his resurrection together with us."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And they prayed and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("prayed") has been translated as a finite verb said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show clearly which one of these two you have chosen


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 25
c3content:
to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to depart to his own place."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was added to serve*The words "to serve" are not in the Greek text, but are implied with the eleven apostles. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And dividedOr perhaps "distributed" tongues like fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languagesOr "tongues" as the Spirit gave them ability to speak out. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("happened") this sound occurred, the crowd gathered and was in confusion, because each one was hearing them speaking in his own language.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And they were astounded and astonished, saying, "Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galileans?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And how do we hear, each one of us, in {our own native language}?Literally "our own language in which we were born"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Parthians and Medes and Elamites and those residing in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs--we hear them speaking in our own languages the great deeds of God!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And all were amazed and greatly perplexed, saying {to one another},Literally "one to the other" "{What can this mean?}"Literally "what does this want to be"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But others jeered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("jeered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "They are full of sweet new wine!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and declared to them, "Judean men, and all those who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and pay attention to my words!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 17
c3content:
'And it will be in the last days,' God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And even on my male slaves and on my female slaves I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And I will cause wonders in the heavenOr "sky" above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and vapor of smoke.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 20
c3content:
The sun will be changed to darkness and the moon to blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And it will be that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.'A quotation from Joel 2:28-32


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 22
c3content:
"Israelite men, listen to these words! Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, just as you yourselves know--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 23
c3content:
this man, delivered up by the determined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("nailing to") which is understood as means nailing to a cross*The words "a cross" are not in the Greek text but are implied by the nature of the verb through the hand of lawless men.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 24
c3content:
God raised {him}Literally "whom"; it is necessary to specify "him" in the translation to avoid confusion with the "lawless men" in the previous verse up, having brought to an end the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 26
c3content:
For this reason my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced greatly, furthermore also my flesh will live in hope,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 27
c3content:
because you will not abandon my soul in Hades, nor will you permit your Holy One to experience decay.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 28
c3content:
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with gladness with your presence.'A quotation from Ps 16:8-11


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 29
c3content:
"Men and brothers, it is possible to speak with confidence to you about the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us until this day.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Therefore, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as causal was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat {one of his descendants}Literally "from the fruit of his loins" on his throne,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 31
c3content:
by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("having foreseen") which is understood as means having foreseen this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he spoke about the resurrection of the Christ,Or "Messiah" that neither was he abandoned in Hades nor did his flesh experience decay.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out this that you see and hear.Some manuscripts have "both see and hear"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt, that God has made him both Lord and Christ--this Jesus whom you crucified!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 37
c3content:
Now when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "What should we do, men and brothers?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And Peter saidSome manuscripts explicitly add "said" to them, "Repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 39
c3content:
For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all those who are far away, as many as the Lord our God calls to himself."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And with many other words he solemnly urged and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this crooked generation!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 41
c3content:
So those who accepted his message were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 42
c3content:
And they were devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayers.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 45
c3content:
And they began selling*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began selling") their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun possessions and property, and distributing these things to all, to the degree that anyone had need.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 46
c3content:
And every day, devoting themselves to meeting*The words "to meeting" are not in the Greek text but are implied with one purpose in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and breaking bread from house to house, they were eating their food with joy and simplicity of heart,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 47
c3content:
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding every day to the total of those who were being saved. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And a certain man was being carried who was lame {from birth}.Literally "from his mother's womb" {He}Literally "who," but a new sentence was begun here in the translation in keeping with English style was placed every day at the gate of the temple called "Beautiful," so that he could ask for charitable gifts from those who were going into the temple courts.*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
When he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw Peter and John about to go into the temple courts,*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself he began asking to receive alms.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Peter looked intently at him, together with John, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("looked intently") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Look at us!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But Peter said, "Silver and gold {I do not possess},Literally "is not to me" but what I have, this I give to you--in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, walk!"Some manuscripts have "get up and walk"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And taking hold of him by the right hand, he raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And leaping up, he stood and began walking around*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began walking around") and entered into the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself with them, walking and leaping and praising God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And they recognized him, that this oneSome manuscripts have "that he himself" was the one who used to sit asking for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with awe and astonishment at what had happened to him. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was holding fast to") he was holding fast to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon's, utterly astonished.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation Peter replied to the people, "Men and Israelites, why are you astonished at this? Or why are you staring at us, as if by our own power or godliness we have made him walk?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
The God of Abraham and of IsaacSome manuscripts have "the God of Isaac" and of Jacob,Some manuscripts have "the God of Jacob" the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied in the presence of Pilate, afterOr "although"; this genitive absolute construction can be understood as either temporal "after" or concessive "although" he had decided to release him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And on the basis of faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know, and the faith that is through him has given him this perfect health in the presence of you all.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 18
c3content:
But the things which God foretold through the mouth of all the prophets, that his ChristOr "Messiah" would suffer, he has fulfilled in this way.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 20
c3content:
so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and he may send the ChristOr "Messiah" appointed for you--Jesus,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 21
c3content:
whom heaven must receive until the times of the restoration of all things, about which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from earliest times.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Moses said, 'The Lord GodSome manuscripts have "The Lord your God" will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You will listen to him in everything that he says to you.A quotation from Deut 18:15


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And it will be that every soul who does not listen to that prophet will be destroyed utterly from the people.'A quotation from Deut 18:19 and Lev 23:29


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And indeed, all the prophets from Samuel and all those who followed him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation have spoken about and proclaimed these days.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 25
c3content:
You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God ordained with your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed.'A quotation from Gen 22:18


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 26
c3content:
God, after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had raised up") which is understood as temporal had raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning each of you back from your wickedness!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were speaking") they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees approached them,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 2
c3content:
greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And they laid hands on them and put them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in custody until the next day, because it was already evening.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But many of those who listened to the message believed, and the number of the men was approximately five thousand. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And it happened that on the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes came together in Jerusalem,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 6
c3content:
and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all those who were from the high priest's family.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And they made them stand in their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun midst and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stand") has been translated as a finite verb began to ask,*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to ask") "By what power or by what name did you do this?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 9
c3content:
if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a sick man--by what meansOr "through whom" this man was healed--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man stands before you healthy!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 11
c3content:
This one"This one" refers to Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become {the cornerstone}.Literally "the head of the corner"; this verse is an allusion to Ps 118:22


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among people by which we must be saved." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were astonished, and recognized them, that they had been with Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as causal saw the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in return.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had ordered") which is understood as temporal had ordered them to go outside the Sanhedrin,Or "council" they began to confer*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to confer") with one another,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 16
c3content:
saying, "What should we do with these men? For that a remarkable sign has taken place through them is evident to all those who live in Jerusalem, and we are not able to deny it!*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 17
c3content:
But in order that it may not spread much further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more in this name {to anyone at all}."Literally "to no man"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And they called them back and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called") has been translated as a finite verb commanded them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation not to speak or to teach at all in the name of Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But Peter and John answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God, you decide!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 21
c3content:
So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("threatening ... further") which is understood as temporal threatening them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation further, they released them, finding no way to punish them on account of the people, because they were all praising God for what had happened.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were released") which is understood as temporal were released, they went to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they lifted their voices with one mind to God and said, "Master, you are the one who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things in them,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 26
c3content:
The kings of the earth stood opposed, and the rulers assembled together at the same place, against the Lord and against his Christ.'Or "Messiah"; this is a quotation from Ps 2:1-2


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 27
c3content:
For in truth both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, assembled together in this city against your holy servant Jesus whom you anointed,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 28
c3content:
to do all that your hand and planSome manuscripts have "and your plan" had predestined to take place.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And now, Lord, concern yourself with their threats and grant your slaves to speak your message with all boldness,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 30
c3content:
as you extend your hand to heal and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had prayed") they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to speak") the wordOr "message" of God with boldness. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Now the group of those who believed were one heart and soul, and no one said anything of what belonged to him was his own, but all things were theirs in common.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 34
c3content:
For there was not even anyone needy among them, because all those who were owners of plots of land or houses were selling them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("were selling") has been translated as a finite verb bringing the proceeds of the things that were sold


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 35
c3content:
and placing them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation at the feet of the apostles. And it was being distributed to each as anyone had need.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 36
c3content:
So Joseph, who was called Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated "son of encouragement"), a Levite of Cyprus by nationality,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 37
c3content:
sold a fieldOr "a farm" that belonged to him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sold") has been translated as a finite verb brought the money and placed it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation at the feet of the apostles. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now a certain man {named}Literally "by name" Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 2
c3content:
and he kept back for himself some of the proceeds, and his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wife was aware of it.*Here the participle "was aware of" in this genitive absolute construction has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style And he brought a certain part and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought") has been translated as a finite verb placed it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation at the feet of the apostles.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 3
c3content:
But Peter said, "Ananias, for what reason has Satan filled your heart, that you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept back for yourself some of the proceeds of the piece of land?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 4
c3content:
When it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("remained") which is understood as temporal remained to you, did it not remain yours? And when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was sold") which is understood as temporal was sold, was it at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to people, but to God!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Ananias heard these words, he fell down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("fell down") has been translated as a finite verb died. And great fear came on all those who heard about it.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 6
c3content:
So the young men stood up, wrapped him up, and carried him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("carried ... out") has been translated as a finite verb buried him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And it happened that there was an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you both*Here "both" reflects the second person plural verb, which refers to both Ananias and Sapphira were paid this much for the piece of land." And she said, "Yes, this much."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 9
c3content:
So Peter said to her, "How is it that it was agreed by you two*Here "two" is supplied in the translation to indicate that the pronoun ("you") is plural in the Greek text to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And immediately she fell down at his feet and died. So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came in") which is understood as temporal the young men came in, they found her dead, and carried her*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("carried ... out") has been translated as a finite verb buried her*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with her husband.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Now many signs and wonders were being performed among the people through the hands of the apostles. And they were all togetherOr perhaps "by common consent" in Solomon's Portico.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And even more believers in the LordOr "even more believers were being added to the Lord" were being added, large numbers of both men and women,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 15
c3content:
so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and put them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on cots and matsOr "mattresses" so that when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came by") Peter came by, at least his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun shadow would fall on some of them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And the people of the towns around Jerusalem also came together, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, who were all being healed. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Now the high priest rose up and all those who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("rose up") has been translated as a finite verb they were filled with jealousy.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out and*Here "and" is supplied because the two previous participles ("opened" and "led") have been translated as finite verbs said,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 20
c3content:
"Go and stand in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stand") has been translated as a finite verb proclaim to the people all the words of this life."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they entered at daybreak into the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and began teaching.*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began teaching") 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But the officers who cameOr "when they came" did not find them in the prison, and they returned and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("returned") has been translated as a finite verb reported,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 23
c3content:
saying, "We found the prison locked with all security and the guards standing at the doors, but when we*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("opened") which is understood as temporal opened them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation we found no one inside!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed concerning them, as to what this might be.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But someone came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb reported to them, "Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and teaching the people!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Then the captain went with the officers and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb brought them, not with force (for they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned by them).*The words "by them" are not in the Greek text but are implied 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had brought") which is understood as temporal had brought them, they made them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation stand in the Sanhedrin,Or "council" and the high priest put a question to them,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 28
c3content:
saying, "{We strictly commanded}Literally "we commanded with a commandment" youSome manuscripts have "Did we not strictly command you" not to teach in this name? And behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching! And you are intending to bring upon us the blood of this man!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But Peter and the apostles answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "It is necessary to obey God rather than men!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 30
c3content:
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("hanging") which is understood as means hanging him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on a tree.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 31
c3content:
This one God has exalted to his right hand as Leader and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And we are witnesses of these things, and so is*The words "so is" are not in the Greek text but are implied the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal they heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were infuriated, and were wanting to execute them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 34
c3content:
But a certain man stood up in the Sanhedrin,Or "council" a Pharisee {named}Literally "by name" Gamaliel, a teacher of the law respected by all the people, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb gave orders to put the men outside for a short time.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And he said to them, "Men and Israelites, take care for yourselves what you are about to do to these men!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 36
c3content:
For before these days, Theudas rose up saying he was somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined {him}.Literally "to whom" {He}Literally "who" was executed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 37
c3content:
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and {caused people to follow him in revolt}.Literally "caused people to revolt after him" And that one perished, and all who followed him were scattered.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And now I tell you, keep away from these men, and leave them alone, because if this plan or this matter is from people, it will be overthrown.Or "it will fail"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 39
c3content:
But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest you even be found fighting against God." So they were persuaded by him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And they summoned the apostles, beat them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation commanded them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 41
c3content:
So they went out from the presence of the SanhedrinOr "council" rejoicing, because they had been considered worthy to be dishonored for the sake of the name.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 42
c3content:
Every day, both in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that the ChristOr "Messiah" was Jesus. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now in these days, as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were increasing") the disciples were increasing in number,*The words "in number" are not in the Greek text but are implied a complaint arose by the {Greek-speaking Jews}Literally "Hellenists" against the {Hebraic Jews}Literally "Hebrews" becauseOr "that" their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.*The words "of food" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 2
c3content:
So the twelve summoned the community of disciples and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb said, "It is not desirable that we neglect the word of God to serve tables.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 3
c3content:
So, brothers, select from among you seven men {of good reputation},Literally "well spoken of" full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And the statement pleased the whole group, and they chose Stephen (a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit), and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus (a convert from Antioch),


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 6
c3content:
whom they stood before the apostles. And they prayed and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("prayed") has been translated as a finite verb placed their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And the word of God kept spreading, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was increasing greatly, and a large number of priests began obeying*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began obeying") the faith. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But some of those from the Synagogue of the Freedmen ({as it was called}),Literally "called" both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia,A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) stood up and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle ("disputed") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style disputed with Stephen.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Then they secretly instigated men who said, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And they incited the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb seized him and brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the Sanhedrin.Or "council"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And they put forward false witnesses who said, "This man does not stop speaking words against the holy placeSome manuscripts have "this holy place" and the law!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For we have heard him saying that this Nazarene Jesus will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses handed down to us."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And as they*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("looked intently") which is understood as temporal looked intently at him, all those who were sitting in the SanhedrinOr "council" saw his face was like the face of an angel. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
So he said, "Men--brothers and fathers--listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as temporal was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and said to him, 'Go out from your land and from your relatives and come to the land that I will show you.'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Then he went out from the land of the Chaldeans and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb settled in Haran. And from there, after his father died, he caused him to move to this land in which you now live.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And he did not give him an inheritance in it--not even a footstepLiterally "a step of a foot"--and he promised to give it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to him for his possession, and to his descendants after him, {although he did not have}Literally "not being to him"*Here "although" is supplied in the translation as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as concessive a child.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But God spoke like this: 'His descendants will be foreigners in a foreign land, and they will enslave them and mistreat them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation four hundred years,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 7
c3content:
and the nation {that}Literally "to which" they will serve as slaves, I will judge,' God said, 'and after these things they will come outVerses 6-7 are a quotation from Gen 15:13-14 and will worship me in this place.'The final phrase is an allusion to Exod 3:12


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And he gave him the covenant of circumcision, and so he became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day, and Isaac did so with*Here the words "did so with" are not in the Greek text but are implied; in view of the "covenant of circumcision" mentioned earlier in the verse, it is probable that circumcision and not just fatherhood is involved Jacob, and Jacob did so with*Here the words "did so with" are not in the Greek text but are implied; see the note on the same phrase earlier in this verse the twelve patriarchs.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And the patriarchs, because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were jealous of") which is understood as causal were jealous of Joseph, sold him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into Egypt. And God was with him,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 10
c3content:
and rescued him from all his afflictions and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And he appointed him ruler over Egypt and allSome manuscripts have "over all" his household.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And a famine came over all Egypt and Canaan and great affliction, and our fathers could not find food.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 12
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And on the second visit*The word "visit" is not in the Greek text but is implied Joseph was made known to his brothers, and the family of Joseph became known to Pharaoh.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 14
c3content:
So Joseph sent and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb summoned his father Jacob and all his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun relatives, seventy-five persons in all.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And they were brought back to Shechem and buried in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a sum of silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 17
c3content:
"But as the time of the promise that God had made to Abraham was drawing near, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 19
c3content:
This man deceitfully took advantage of our*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun people and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("deceitfully took advantage of") has been translated as a finite verb mistreated our ancestors, {causing them to abandon their infants}Literally "making their infants be abandoned" so that they would not be kept alive.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 20
c3content:
At this time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God. {He}Literally "who" was brought up for three months in his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun father's house,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 21
c3content:
and when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was abandoned") he was abandoned, the daughter of Pharaoh took him up and brought him up {as her own son}.Literally "for a son to herself"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was powerful in his words and deeds. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 23
c3content:
"But when {he was forty years old},Literally "a period of time of forty years was fulfilled for him" it entered in his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw one of them being unjustly harmed, he defended him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and {avenged}Literally "produced vengeance for" the one who had been oppressed by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("striking down") which is understood as means striking down the Egyptian.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And he thought his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun brothers would understand that God was granting deliverance to them by his hand, but they did not understand.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And on the following day, he made an appearance to them while they*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were fighting") which is understood as temporal were fighting and was attempting to reconcile*Here the imperfect verb has been translated as conative ("was attempting to reconcile") them in peace, saying, 'Men and brothers, why are you doing wrong to one another?'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But the one who was doing wrong to his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun neighbor pushed him aside, saying, 'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 28
c3content:
You do not want to do away with me {the same way}Literally "in the manner in which" you did away with the Egyptian yesterday, do you?'A quotation from Exod 2:14; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated by "do you"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And at this statement, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 30
c3content:
"And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had been completed") forty years had been completed, an angel appeared to him in the desert of Mount Sinai in the flame of a burning bush.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal Moses saw it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he was astonished at the sight, and when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("approached") he approached to look at it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the voice of the Lord came:


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 32
c3content:
'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob!'A quotation from Exod 3:6 So Moses began trembling and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("began") has been translated as a finite verb did not dare to look at it.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And the Lord said to him, 'Untie the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 34
c3content:
{I have certainly seen}Literally "seeing I have seen" the mistreatment of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send you to Egypt.'A quotation from Exod 3:5, 7-8, 10


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 35
c3content:
This Moses whom they had repudiated, saying, 'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge?'A quotation from Exod 2:14 (see v. 27 above)--this man God sent as both ruler and redeemer with {the help}Literally "hand" of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 36
c3content:
This man led them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and at the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 37
c3content:
"This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, 'God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.'A quotation from Deut 18:15


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 38
c3content:
This is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and who with our fathers received living oracles to give to us,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 39
c3content:
to whom our fathers were not willing to become obedient, but rejected him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and turned back in their hearts to Egypt,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 40
c3content:
saying to Aaron, 'Make us gods who will go on before us! For this Moses, who led us out from the land of Egypt--we do not know what has happened to him!'A quotation from Exod 32:1, 23


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 41
c3content:
And they manufactured a calf in those days, and offered up a sacrifice to the idol, and began rejoicing*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began rejoicing") in the works of their hands.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 42
c3content:
But God turned away and gave them over to worship the host of heaven, just as it is written in the book of the prophets: 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 43
c3content:
And you took along the tabernacleOr "tent" of Moloch and the star of the godSome manuscripts have "of your god" Rephan, the images that you made, to worship them, and I will deport you beyond Babylon!'A quotation from Amos 5:25-27


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 44
c3content:
The tabernacle of the testimony {belonged}Literally "was" to our fathers in the wilderness, just as the one who spoke to Moses directed him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to make it according to the design that he had seen,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 45
c3content:
and which, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("receiving") which is understood as temporal receiving it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in turn, our fathers brought in with Joshua {when they dispossessed the}Literally "in the possession of the" nations that God drove out from the presence of our fathers, until the days of David,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 46
c3content:
who found favor in the sight of God and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.Some manuscripts have "for the house of Jacob"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 48
c3content:
But the Most High does not live in housesOr "temples made by human hands"; either word ("houses" or "temples") is understood here made by human hands, just as the prophet says, 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 49
c3content:
'Heaven is my throne and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is the place of my rest?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 51
c3content:
"You stiff-necked people and uncircumcised in hearts and in your*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun ears! You constantly resist the Holy Spirit! As your fathers did, so also do you!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 52
c3content:
Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand about the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 54
c3content:
Now when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard these things, they were infuriated in their hearts and gnashed their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun teeth at him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 55
c3content:
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("looked intently") has been translated as a finite verb saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 56
c3content:
And he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 58
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had driven") which is understood as temporal had driven him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out of the city, they began to stone*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began stoning") him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and the witnesses laid aside their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 59
c3content:
And they kept on stoning Stephen as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was calling out") which is understood as temporal was calling out and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 60
c3content:
And falling to his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("said") which is understood as temporal said this, he fell asleep.Or "he passed away" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And Saul was agreeing with his murder. Now there happened on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 3
c3content:
But Saul was attempting to destroy the church. Entering {house after house},Literally "from house" to house he dragged off both men and women and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("dragged off") has been translated as a finite verb delivered them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to prison. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And Philip came down to the city of Samaria and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came down") has been translated as a finite verb began proclaiming*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began proclaiming") the ChristOr "Messiah" to them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And the crowds with one mind were paying attention to what was being said by Philip, as they heard him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and saw the signs that he was performing.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 7
c3content:
For many of those who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them,*The words "of them" are supplied in the translation to indicate that the unclean spirits were coming out of the people crying out with a loud voice, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Now a certain man {named}Literally "by name" Simon had been in the city practicing magic and astonishing the people of Samaria, saying he was someone great.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 10
c3content:
They were all paying attention to {him},Literally "whom" from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the power of God that is called 'Great.'"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And they were paying attention to him because for a long time he had astonished them with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun magic.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 12
c3content:
But when they believed Philip as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was proclaiming the good news") which is understood as temporal was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were being baptized.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And Simon himself also believed, and after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was baptized") which is understood as temporal was baptized he was {keeping close company with}Literally "attaching himself to" Philip. And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw the signs and great miracles that were taking place, he was astonished. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 15
c3content:
who went down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went down") has been translated as a finite verb prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 16
c3content:
(For he had not yet fallen on any of them, {but they had only been baptized}Literally "but they were only having been baptized" in the name of the Lord Jesus.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Then they placed their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Now Simon, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, offered them money,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 19
c3content:
saying, "Give to me also this power, so that whomever I place my*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on may receive the Holy Spirit!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But Peter said to him, "May your silver {be destroyed along with you},Literally "be for destruction with you" because you thought {you could acquire}Literally "to acquire" the gift of God by means of money!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 21
c3content:
{You have no}Literally "there is for you no" part or share in this matter, because your heart is not right before God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and ask the Lord if perhaps the intent of your heart may be forgiven you!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 23
c3content:
For I see you are in {a state of bitter envy}Literally "the gall of bitterness" and {bound by unrighteousness}."Literally "the fetter of unrighteousness"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But Simon answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said, "You pray to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 25
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had solemnly testified") which is understood as temporal they had solemnly testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they turned back toward Jerusalem, and were proclaiming the good news to many villages of the Samaritans. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Get up and go toward the southOr "go about noon" on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." (This is a desert road.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb went, and behold, there was a man, an Ethiopian eunuch (a court official of Candace,Or "the Candace" (the title of the queen of Ethiopia) queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury) who had come to worship in Jerusalem


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 30
c3content:
So Philip ran up to it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("ran up to") has been translated as a finite verb heard him reading aloud Isaiah the prophet and said, "So then, do you understand what you are reading?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And he said, "So how could I, unless someone will guide me?" And he invited Philip to come up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come up") has been translated as an infinitive sit with him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 33
c3content:
In his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun humiliation justice was taken from him. Who can describe his {descendants}?Or perhaps "family history"; literally "generation" For his life was taken away from the earth."A quotation from Isa 53:7-8


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And the eunuch answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to Philip, "I ask you, about whom does the prophet say this--about himself or about someone else?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 35
c3content:
So Philip opened his mouth and beginning from this scripture, proclaimed the good news to him about Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And as they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?"A few later manuscripts add v. 37, with minor variations: "He said to him, 'If you believe with your whole heart, you may.' And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'" The verse is almost certainly not an original part of the text of Acts.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And he ordered the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water--Philip and the eunuch--and he baptized him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him any longer, for he went on his way rejoicing.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 40
c3content:
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("passed through") which is understood as temporal passed through, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 1
c3content:
But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 2
c3content:
and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle in the previous verse ("went to") has been translated as a finite verb asked for letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, both men and women, he could bring them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation tied upOr figuratively "bring them under arrest" to Jerusalem.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Now as he proceeded, it happened that when he approached Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But get up and enter into the city, and it will be told to you {what you must do}."Literally "what thing it is necessary that you do"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 7
c3content:
(Now the men who were traveling together with him stood speechless, because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as causal heard the voice but saw no one.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 8
c3content:
So Saul got up from the ground, but although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the genitive absolute participle ("were open") which is understood as concessive his eyes were open he could see nothing. And leading him by the hand, they brought him into Damascus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus {named}Literally "by name" Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!" And he said, "Behold, here I am, Lord!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And the Lord said to him, "Get up, go to the street called 'Straight' and in the house of Judas look for {a man named Saul from Tarsus}.Literally "Saul by name of Tarsus" For behold, he is praying,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 12
c3content:
and he has seen in a vision a man {named}Literally "by name" Ananias coming in and placing handsSome manuscripts have "placing his hands" on him so that he may regain his sight."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 14
c3content:
and here he has authority from the chief priests to tie upOr figuratively "to arrest" or "to imprison" all who call upon your name!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before GentilesThe same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context and kings and the sons of Israel.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 17
c3content:
So Ananias departed and entered into the house, and placing his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight and got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb was baptized,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 19
c3content:
and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking") which is understood as temporal taking food, he regained his strength. And he was with the disciples in Damascus several days. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And immediately he began proclaiming*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began proclaiming") Jesus in the synagogues: "This one is the Son of God!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And all who heard him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation were amazed, and were saying, "Is this not the one who was wreaking havoc in Jerusalem on those who call upon this name, and had come here for this reason, that he could bring them tied upOr figuratively "bring them under arrest" to the chief priests?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But Saul was increasing in strength even more, and was confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("proving") which is understood as means proving that this one is the Christ.Or "Messiah" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But their plot became known to Saul, and they were also watching the gates both day and night so that they could do away with him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But his disciples took him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation at night and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb let him down through the wall by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("lowering") which is understood as means lowering him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in a basket. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived in Jerusalem, he was attempting to associate with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believe") which is understood as causal did not believe that he was a disciple.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But Barnabas took him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the apostles and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And he was speaking and debating with the {Greek-speaking Jews},Literally "Hellenists" but they were trying to do away with him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found out") which is understood as temporal the brothers found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Then the church throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being strengthened. And living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing in numbers.*The words "in numbers" are not in the Greek text but are implied 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Now it happened that as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was traveling") which is understood as temporal Peter was traveling through all the places,*The words "the places" are not in the Greek text but are implied he also came down to the saints who lived in Lydda.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And he found there a certain man {named}Literally "by name" Aeneas who was paralyzed, who had been lying on a matOr "mattress" for eight years.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and make your bed yourself!" And immediately he got up.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And all those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him, who all*Here "all" is supplied to indicate the relative pronoun is plural indeed turned to the Lord. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Now in Joppa there was a certain female disciple {named}Literally "by name" Tabitha (which translated means "Dorcas")."Dorcas" is the Greek translation of the Aramaic name "Tabitha" which means "deer" or "gazelle" She was full of good deeds and charitable giving which she was constantly doing.*Here the imperfect verb is translated as a customary imperfect ("was constantly doing")


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 37
c3content:
Now it happened that in those days after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("becoming sick") which is understood as temporal becoming sick, she died. And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("washing") which is understood as temporal washing her,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they placed her in an upstairs room.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as causal Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard that Peter was in {Lydda},Literally "in it" sent two men to him, urging, "Do not delay to come to us!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 39
c3content:
So Peter got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb accompanied them. When he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived, they brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation up to the upstairs room, and all the widows came to him, weeping and showing him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation tunics and other clothing that Dorcas used to make while she*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as temporal was with them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 40
c3content:
But Peter sent them all outside, and, falling to his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun knees, he prayed. And turning toward the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up!" And she opened her eyes, and when she*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw Peter, she sat up.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 41
c3content:
And he gave her his hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("gave") has been translated as a finite verb raised her up. And he called the saints and the widows and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called") has been translated as a finite verb presented her alive.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 43
c3content:
And it happened that he stayed many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.Or "with a certain Simon Berseus"; most modern English versions treat the word as Simon's profession ("Simon the tanner"), but the word may actually be a surname ("Simon Berseus" or "Simon Tanner") 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now there was a certain man in Caesarea {named}Literally "by name" Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Cohort,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 2
c3content:
devout and fearing God together with all his household, doing many charitable deeds for the people and praying to God {continually}.Literally "through everything"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 3
c3content:
About the ninth hour of the day, he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming to him and saying to him, "Cornelius."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And he stared at him and became terrified and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("became") has been translated as a finite verb said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and your charitable deeds have gone up for a memorial offering before God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 6
c3content:
This man is staying as a guest with a certain Simon, a tanner,Or "with a certain Simon Berseus"; most modern English versions treat the word as Simon's profession ("Simon the tanner"), but the word may actually be a surname ("Simon Berseus" or "Simon Tanner") whose house is by the sea."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And when the angel who spoke to him departed, he summoned two of the household slaves and a devout soldier from those who attended him,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 8
c3content:
and after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had explained") which is understood as temporal had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And the next day, as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were on their way") they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about the sixth hour.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And he became hungry and wanted to eat. But while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were preparing") they were preparing the food,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation a trance came over him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And he saw heaven opened and an object something like a large sheet coming down, being let down to the earth by its four corners,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And the voice came again to him for the second time: "The things which God has made clean, you must not consider unclean!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Now while Peter was greatly perplexed within himself as to what the vision that he had seen might be, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having found the house of Simon by asking around, stood at the gate.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And they called out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called out") has been translated as a finite verb asked if Simon who was also called Peter was staying there as a guest.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was reflecting") Peter was reflecting about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, menSome manuscripts have "three men" are looking for you.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 21
c3content:
So Peter went down to the men and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went down") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Behold, I am he whom you are looking for! What is the reason for which you have come?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man--and well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews--was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear words from you."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 23
c3content:
So he invited them in and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("invited ... in") has been translated as a finite verb entertained them as guests, and on the next day he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb went away with them. And some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 25
c3content:
So it happened that when Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun feet, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("fell") has been translated as a finite verb worshiped him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("conversed with") which is understood as temporal conversed with him, he went in and found many people gathered.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And he said to them, "You know that it is forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or to approach a foreigner. And to me God has shown that I should call no man common or unclean.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Therefore--and without raising any objection--I came when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was sent for") which is understood as temporal was sent for. So I ask for what reason you sent for me." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And Cornelius said, "{Four days ago at this hour},Literally "from the fourth day until this hour" the ninth, I was praying in my house. And behold, a man in shining clothing stood before me


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 31
c3content:
and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charitable deeds have been remembered before God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Therefore send to Joppa and summon Simon who is also called Peter. This man is staying as a guest in the house of Simon, a tanner,Or "of Simon Berseus"; most modern English versions treat the word as Simon's profession ("Simon the tanner"), but the word may actually be a surname ("Simon Berseus" or "Simon Tanner") by the sea.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Therefore I sent for you at once, and you {were kind enough to come}.Literally "have done rightly coming" So now we all are present before God to hear all the things that have been commanded to you by the Lord." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 34
c3content:
So Peter opened his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mouth and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("opened") has been translated as a finite verb said, "In truth I understand that God is not one who shows partiality,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 36
c3content:
As for*The words "As for" are not in the Greek text, but are supplied in the translation in keeping with English style the message that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ--this one is Lord of all--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 37
c3content:
you know the thing that happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism that John proclaimed:


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 38
c3content:
Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And we are witnesses of all the things that he did both in the land of the Judeans and in Jerusalem, whom they also executed by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("hanging") which is understood as means hanging him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on a tree.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 41
c3content:
not to all the people but to us who had been chosen beforehand by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 42
c3content:
And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify solemnly that this one is the one appointedOr "one who is designated" by God as judge of the living and of the dead.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 43
c3content:
To this one all the prophets testify, that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 44
c3content:
While*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was ... speaking") Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 45
c3content:
And those believers from the circumcision who had accompanied Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 47
c3content:
"Surely no one can withhold the water for these people to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as we also did!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 48
c3content:
So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had accepted the wordOr "message" of God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 3
c3content:
saying, "You went to men {who were uncircumcised}Literally "who had uncircumcision and ate with them!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But Peter began and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("began") has been translated as a finite verb explained it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to them in an orderly sequence, saying,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 5
c3content:
"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision--an object something like a large sheet coming down, being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came to me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 6
c3content:
As I*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("looked intently") which is understood as temporal looked intently into it, I was considering it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and I saw the four-footed animals of the earth and the wild animals and the reptiles and the birds of the sky.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But the voice replied from heaven for the second time, 'The things which God has made clean, you must not consider unclean!'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And behold, at once three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea approached the house in which we were staying.*Here the word "staying" is not in the Greek text but is implied


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And the Spirit told me to accompany them, not hesitating at all. So these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And he reported to us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, 'Send to Joppa and summon Simon, who is also called Peter,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'An allusion to Acts 1:5


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Therefore if God gave them the same gift as also to us when we*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believed") which is understood as temporal believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to be able to hinder God?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard these things, they became silent*Here the aorist verb is translated as ingressive ("became silent") and praised God, saying, "Then God has granted the repentance leading to life to the Gentiles also!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Now those who had been scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, proclaiming the message to no one except Jews alone.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to Antioch, began to speak*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to speak") to the Hellenists*Here this term could refer to (1) Greek-speaking Jews or (2) Greek-speaking non-Jews (i.e., Gentiles) also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 22
c3content:
{And the report came to the attention}Literally "and the report was heard in the ears" of the church that was in Jerusalem about them, and they sent out Barnabas as far asSome manuscripts have "to go as far as" Antioch,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 23
c3content:
who, when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived and saw the grace of God, rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with {devoted hearts},Literally "purpose of heart"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 24
c3content:
because he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large number were addedOr "were brought" to the Lord.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found") which is understood as temporal found him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to Antioch. And it happened to them also that they met together for a whole year with the church and taught a large number of people.*The words "of people" are not in the Greek text but are implied And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And one of them {named}Literally "by name" Agabus stood up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb indicated by the Spirit that a great famine was about to come over the whole inhabited earth (which took place in the time of Claudius).


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 29
c3content:
So from the disciples, {according to their ability to give},Literally "to the degree that anyone was prospering" each one of them determined to send financial aid*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation for support to the brothers who lived in Judea,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 30
c3content:
which they also did, sending the aid*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now at that time, Herod the king laid hands on some of those from the church to harm them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw that it was pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. ({Now this was during the feast}Literally "now these were the days" of Unleavened Bread.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 4
c3content:
After he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had arrested") which is understood as temporal had arrested {him},Literally "whom" he also put him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in prison, handing him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending to bring him {out for public trial}Literally "to the people" after the Passover.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Thus Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer was fervently being made to God by the church for him. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards before the door were watching the prison.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood near him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and a light shone in the prison cell. And striking Peter's side, he woke him up, saying, "Get up {quickly}!"Literally "with quickness" And his chains fell off of his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself and put on your sandals!" And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And he went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb was following him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation And he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but was thinking he was seeing a vision.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had passed") which is understood as temporal had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened for them by itself, and they went out and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went out") has been translated as a finite verb went forward along one narrow street, and at once the angel departed from him. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I know truly that the Lord has sent out his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and all {that the Jewish people expected}!"Literally "the expectation of the people of the Jews"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("realized") which is understood as temporal realized this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John (who is also called Mark), where many people were gathered together and were praying.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("knocked") he knocked at the door of the gateway, a female slave {named}Literally "by name" Rhoda came up to answer.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And recognizing Peter's voice, because of her*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("ran in") has been translated as a finite verb announced that Peter was standing at the gate.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But they said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting*This imperfect verb is translated as an iterative imperfect ("kept insisting") it was so. And they kept saying,*This imperfect verb is translated as an iterative imperfect ("kept saying") "It is his angel!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But Peter was continuing to knock, and when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("opened") which is understood as temporal opened the door*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they saw him and were astonished.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 17
c3content:
But motioning to them with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Report these things to James and to the brothers," and he departed and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb went to another place. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") day came, there was not a little commotion among the soldiers as to what then had become of Peter.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had searched for") which is understood as temporal Herod had searched for him and did not find him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he questioned the guards and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("questioned") has been translated as a finite verb ordered that they be led away to execution. And he came down from Judea to Caesarea and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came down") has been translated as a finite verb stayed there. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. So they came to him with one purpose, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("persuading") which is understood as temporal persuading Blastus, {the king's chamberlain},Literally "the one over the bedroom of the king" they asked for peace, because their country was supported with food from the king's country.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 21
c3content:
So on an appointed day Herod, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("putting on") which is understood as temporal putting on royal clothing and sitting down on the judgment seat, began to deliver a public address to them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But the people began to call out loudly,*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to call out loudly") "The voice of a god and not of a man!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down {because}Literally "in return for which" he did not give the glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("was") has been translated as a finite verb died.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But the word of God kept on increasing*This imperfect verb has been translated as customary ("kept on increasing") and multiplying. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 25
c3content:
So Barnabas and Saul returned toSome manuscripts read "from" Jerusalem when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had completed") which is understood as temporal had completed their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun service, having taken along with them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation John (who is also called Mark). 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now there were prophets and teachers in Antioch in the church that was there: Barnabas, and Simeon (who was called Niger), and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen (a close friend of Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were serving") they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart now for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Then, after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had fasted") which is understood as temporal had fasted and prayed and placed their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on them, they sent them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation away. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Therefore, sent out by the Holy Spirit, they came down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed away to Cyprus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they also had John as assistant.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had crossed over") which is understood as temporal had crossed over the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a certain man, a magician, a Jewish false prophet whose name was Bar-Jesus,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 7
c3content:
who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb wished to hear the word of God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But Elymas the magician (for his name is translated in this way) opposed them, attempting to turn the proconsul away from the faith.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 10
c3content:
and*Here "and" is supplied because the participle in the previous verse ("looked intently at") has been translated as a finite verb said, "O you who are full of all deceit and of all unscrupulousness, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness! Will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And now behold, the hand of the Lord is against you, and you will be blind, not seeing the sun {for a while}.Literally "until the time" And immediately mist and darkness fell over him, and he was going around looking for people*In Greek the direct object ("people") is understood and must be supplied in the English translation; since the following noun is plural, "people" rather than "someone" is used here to lead him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation by the hand.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Then when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was astounded") which is understood as causal was astounded at the teaching about*Here "about" reflects an objective genitive ("the Lord" is the object of the teaching) the Lord. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now {Paul and his companions}Literally "those around Paul" put out to sea from Paphos and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("put out to sea") has been translated as a finite verb came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John departed from them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb returned to Jerusalem.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And they went on from Perga and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went on") has been translated as a finite verb arrived at Pisidian Antioch. And they entered into the synagogue on the day of the Sabbath and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("entered") has been translated as a finite verb sat down.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 15
c3content:
So after the reading from the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent word*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to them, saying, "Men and brothers, if there is any message of exhortation by you for the people, say it."*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 16
c3content:
So Paul stood up,*Here the participle ("stood up") is translated as a finite verb because of English style and motioning with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand, he said, "Israelite men, and those who fear God, listen!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 17
c3content:
The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and exalted the people during their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun stay in the land of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("destroying") which is understood as temporal destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave their land to his people*The words "to his people" are supplied as a clarification of who received the land as an inheritance.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 20
c3content:
This took*The words "This took" are not in the Greek text but are supplied in keeping with English style about four hundred and fifty years. And after these things, he gave them*Here the indirect object "them" is not in the Greek text but is implied judges until Samuel the prophet.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("removing") which is understood as temporal removing him, he raised up David for their king, about whom he also said, testifying, 'I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man in accordance with my heart, who will carry out all my will.'A quotation from 1 Sam 13:14


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Before {his coming}Literally "the presence of his coming" John had publicly proclaimed*Here the participle ("had publicly proclaimed") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But while John was completing his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mission, he said, 'What do you suppose me to be? I am not he! But behold, one is coming after me of whom I am not worthy to untie the sandals of his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun feet!' 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 26
c3content:
"Men and brothers, sons of the family of Abraham and those among you who fear God--to us the message of this salvation has been sent!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 27
c3content:
For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("did not recognize") which is understood as causal did not recognize this one, and the voices of the prophets that are read on every Sabbath, fulfilled them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("condemning") which is understood as means condemning him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And although they*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the genitive absolute participle ("found") which is understood as concessive found no charge worthy of death, they asked Pilate that he be executed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And when they had carried out all the things that were written about him, they took him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation down from the tree and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took ... down") has been translated as a finite verb placed him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in a tomb.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 31
c3content:
who appeared for many days to those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem--who are now his witnesses to the people.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 33
c3content:
this promiseIt is necessary to repeat the word "promise" from the previous verse for clarity here God has fulfilled to our childrenSome manuscripts have "to us their children" by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("raising") which is understood as means raising Jesus, as it is also written in the second psalm, 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 34
c3content:
But that he has raised him from the dead, no more going to return to decay, he has spoken in this way: 'I will give you the reliable divine decrees of David.'A quotation from Isa 55:3


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 36
c3content:
For David, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("serving") which is understood as temporal serving the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and {was buried with}Literally "was gathered to" his fathers, and experienced decay.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 38
c3content:
"Therefore let it be known to you, men and brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and from all the things from which you were not able to be justified by the law of Moses,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 40
c3content:
Watch out, therefore, lest what is stated by the prophets come upon you:*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 41
c3content:
'Look, you scoffers, and be astonished and perish! For I am doing a work in your days, a work that you would never believe even if someone were to tell it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you.'"A quotation from Hab 1:5


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 42
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going out") they were going out, they began urging*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began urging") that these things be spoken about to them on the next Sabbath.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 43
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had broken up") the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and the devoutOr "God-fearing" proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking to them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("were speaking to") has been translated as a finite verb were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 45
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and began contradicting what was being said by Paul by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("reviling") which is understood as means reviling him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 46
c3content:
Both Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("spoke boldly") has been translated as a finite verb said, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you, since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life! Behold, we are turning to the Gentiles!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 48
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the Gentiles heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they began to rejoice*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to rejoice") and to glorify the word of the Lord. And all those who were designated for eternal life believed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 50
c3content:
But the Jews incited the devout women of high social standing and the most prominent men of the city, and stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and threw them out of their district.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 51
c3content:
So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("shaking off") which is understood as temporal shaking off the dust from their feet against them, they went to Iconium.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now it happened that in Iconium they entered {together}Literally "according to the same" into the synagogue of the Jews and spoke in such a way that a large number of both Jews and Greeks believed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But the Jews who were disobedient stirred up and {poisoned the minds}Literally "embittered the souls" of the Gentiles against the brothers.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 3
c3content:
So they stayed there*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation for a considerable time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be performed through their hands.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But the population of the city was divided, and {some}Literally "those on the one hand" were with the Jews {and some}Literally "those on the other hand" with the apostles.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 5
c3content:
So when an inclination took place on the part of both the Gentiles and the Jews, together with their rulers, to mistreat them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and to stone them,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 6
c3content:
they became aware of it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("became aware of") has been translated as a finite verb fled to the Lycaonian cities--Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding region.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And in Lystra a certain man was sitting powerless in his feet, lame from {birth},Literally "his mother's womb" who had never walked.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 9
c3content:
This man listened while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was speaking") Paul was speaking. {Paul},Literally "who" looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 10
c3content:
said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet!" And he leaped up and began walking.*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began walking")


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices in the Lycaonian language, saying, "The gods have become like men and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("have become like") has been translated as a finite verb have come down to us!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And they began calling*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began calling") Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes, because he was the {principal speaker}.Literally "leader of the message"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And the priest of the temple*The word "temple" is not in the Greek text but is implied of Zeus that was just outside the city brought bulls and garlands to the gates and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought") has been translated as a finite verb was wanting to offer sacrifice, along with the crowds.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard about") which is understood as temporal the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard about it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they tore their clothing and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("tore") has been translated as a finite verb rushed out into the crowd, shouting


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 15
c3content:
and saying, "Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, proclaiming the good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things that are in them--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 16
c3content:
who in generations that are past permitted all the nationsOr "Gentiles"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context to go their own ways.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And yet he did not leave himself without witness by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("doing good") which is understood as means doing good, giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with food and your hearts with gladness."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("said") which is understood as concessive they said these things, only with difficulty did they dissuade the crowds from offering sacrifice to them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium, and when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had won over") which is understood as temporal had won over the crowds and stoned Paul, they dragged him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation outside the city, thinking he was dead.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("surrounded") the disciples surrounded him, he got up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got up") has been translated as a finite verb went into the city. And on the next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had proclaimed the good news") which is understood as temporal had proclaimed the good news in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 22
c3content:
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to continue in the faith and saying,*The word "saying" is not in the Greek text but is implied "Through many persecutionsOr "afflictions" it is necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had appointed") which is understood as temporal had appointed elders for them in every church, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("praying") which is understood as temporal praying with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And they passed through Pisidia and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("passed through") has been translated as a finite verb came to Pamphylia.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("proclaimed") which is understood as temporal they proclaimed the message in Perga, they went down to Attalia,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 26
c3content:
and from there they sailed away to Antioch where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived and called the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.Or "nations"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And some men came down from Judea and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came down") has been translated as a finite verb began teaching*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began teaching") the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") there was no little strife and debate by Paul and Barnabas against them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this issue.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 3
c3content:
So they were sent on their way by the church, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("were sent on their way") has been translated as a finite verb passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, telling in detail the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and reported all that God had done with them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But some of those who had believed from the party of the Pharisees stood up, saying, "It is necessary to circumcise them and to command them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to observe the law of Moses!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") there was much debate, Peter stood up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Men and brothers, you know that in the early daysOr "from ancient days" God chose among you through my mouth that the Gentiles should hear the message of the gospel and believe.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And God, who knows the heart, testified to them by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("giving") which is understood as means giving them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the Holy Spirit, just as he also did to us.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 10
c3content:
So now why are you putting God to the test by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the infinitive ("placing") which is understood as means placing on the neck of the disciples a yoke that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But we believe we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus in {the same}Literally "which" way those also are."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And the whole group became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describing all the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Simeon has described how God first concerned himself to take from among the Gentiles a people for his name.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 16
c3content:
'After these things I will return and build up again the tent of David that has fallen, and the parts of it that had been torn down I will build up again and will restore it,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 17
c3content:
so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, even all the GentilesThe same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context {who are called by my name},Literally "on whom my name has been called on them" says the Lord,A quotation from Amos 9:11-12 who makes these things


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Therefore I conclude we should not cause difficulty for those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 20
c3content:
but we should write a letter to them to abstain from the pollution of idols and from sexual immorality and from what has been strangled and from blood.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 21
c3content:
For Moses has those who proclaim him in every city from ancient generations, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is read aloud") which is understood as causal is read aloud in the synagogues on every Sabbath." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Then it seemed best to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to send men chosen from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas who was called Barsabbas and Silas, men who were leaders among the brothers--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 23
c3content:
writing this letter*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation {to be delivered by them}:Literally "by their hand" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Because we have heard that some have gone out from among us--to whom we gave no orders--and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("have gone out") has been translated as a finite verb have thrown you into confusion by words upsetting your {minds},Literally "souls"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 25
c3content:
it seemed best to us, {having reached a unanimous decision},Literally "having become of one mind" and*Here "and" is supplied in keeping with English style having chosen men, to send them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you together with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 28
c3content:
For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us to place on you no greater burden except these necessary things:


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 29
c3content:
that you abstain from food sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("keep") which is understood as conditional keep yourselves from {these things}Literally "which things" you will do well. Farewell.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 30
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were sent off") which is understood as temporal they were sent off, they came down to Antioch, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("calling together") which is understood as temporal calling together the community, they delivered the letter.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("read ... aloud") which is understood as temporal read it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation aloud, they rejoiced at the encouragement.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers by a long message.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("spending") which is understood as temporal spending some time, they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those who had sent them.A few later manuscripts add v. 34, "But Silas decided to stay there."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 35
c3content:
But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord with many others also. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come then,let us return and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("return") has been translated as a finite verb visit the brothers in every town in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 38
c3content:
but Paul held the opinion they should not take this one along, who departed from them in Pamphylia and did not accompany them in the work.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And a sharp disagreement took place, so that they separated from one another. And Barnabas took along Mark and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took along") has been translated as a finite verb sailed away to Cyprus,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 40
c3content:
but Paul chose Silas and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("chose") has been translated as a finite verb departed, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("being commended") which is understood as temporal being commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there {named}Literally "by name" Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman but of a Greek father,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Paul wanted this one to go with him, and he took him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was Greek.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And as they went through the towns, they passed on to them to observe the rules that had been decided by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And they traveled through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the message in Asia.A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And a vision appeared to Paul during the night: a certain Macedonian man was standing there and imploring him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come over") has been translated as a finite verb help us!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And when he had seen the vision, we wanted at once to go away to Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 11
c3content:
So putting out to sea from Troas, we sailed a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 12
c3content:
and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of that district of Macedonia, a Roman colony. And we were staying in this city for some days.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And on the day of the Sabbath, we went outside the city gate beside the river, where we thought there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sat down") has been translated as a finite verb spoke to the women assembled there.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And a certain woman {named}Literally "by name" Lydia from the city of Thyatira, a merchant dealing in purple cloth who showed reverence for God, was listening. The Lord opened {her}Literally "whose" heart to pay attention to what was being said by Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And after she was baptized, and her household, she urged us,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation saying, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come to my house and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb stay." And she prevailed upon us. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And it happened that as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going") we were going to the place of prayer, a certain female slave who had a spirit of divinationLiterally "a spirit of Python"; Python was the name of the serpent or dragon that guarded the Delphic oracle at the foot of Mt. Parnassus and the word eventually came to be used for a spirit of divination met us, who was bringing a large profit to her owners by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the infinitive ("fortune-telling") which is understood as means fortune-telling.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 17
c3content:
She followed Paul and us and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("followed") has been translated as a finite verb was crying out, saying, "These men are slaves of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And she was doing this for many days. But Paul, becoming greatly annoyed and turning around, said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!" And it came out {immediately}.Literally "that same hour" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal her owners saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("seized") has been translated as a finite verb dragged them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into the marketplace before the rulers.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had brought") which is understood as temporal had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion, being Jews,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 21
c3content:
and are proclaiming customs that are not permitted for us to accept or to practice, because we*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as causal are Romans!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And the crowd joined in attacking them, and the chief magistrates tore off their clothing and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("tore off") has been translated as a finite verb gave orders to beat them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with rods.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had inflicted") which is understood as temporal had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into prison, giving orders to the jailer to guard them securely.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Having received such an order, {he}Literally "who" put them in the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.Or possibly "to the block of wood," referring to a log to which the prisoners were chained or tied 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("were praying") has been translated as a finite verb singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and all the bondsOr "chains" were unfastened.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as temporal the jailer was awake and saw the doors of the prison open, he drew his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun sword and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("drew") has been translated as a finite verb was about to kill himself, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("thought") which is understood as causal thought the prisoners had escaped.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And demanding lights, he rushed in and, {beginning to tremble},Literally "became trembling" fell down at the feet of Paul and Silas.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And he brought them outside and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Sirs, what must I do so that I can be saved?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And he took them at that very hour of the night and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb washed their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wounds, and he himself was baptized at once, and all those of his household.*The word "household" is not in the Greek text, but is supplied from the previous verse


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 34
c3content:
And he brought them up into his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun house and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought ... up") has been translated as a finite verb set a meal before them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and rejoiced greatly that he had believed in God with his whole household. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was day, the chief magistrates sent the police officers, saying, "Release those men."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And the jailer reported these words to Paul: "The chief magistrates have sent an order*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation that you should be released. So come out now and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come out") has been translated as a finite verb go in peace!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 37
c3content:
But Paul said to them, "They beat us in public without due process--men who are Roman citizens--and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("beat") has been translated as a finite verb threw us*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into prison, and now they are wanting to release us secretly? Certainly not! Rather let them come themselves and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb bring us out!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 38
c3content:
So the police officers reported these words to the chief magistrates, and they were afraid when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard that they were Roman citizens.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 39
c3content:
And they came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb apologized toOr "reassured"; or "conciliated" them, and after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("brought ... out") which is understood as temporal brought them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out they asked them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to depart from the city.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came out") which is understood as temporal came out of the prison, they went to Lydia and when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they encouraged the brothers and departed. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now after they*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("traveled through") which is understood as temporal traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 2
c3content:
{And as was his custom},Literally "and in accordance with what he was accustomed to" Paul went in to them and on three Sabbath days he discussed with them from the scriptures,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 3
c3content:
explaining and demonstrating that it was necessary for the ChristOr "Messiah" to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ."Or "Messiah"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, and also a large number of God-fearing Greeks and not a few of the prominent women. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But the Jews were filled with jealousy and, taking along some worthless men from the rabble in the marketplace and forming a mob, threw the city into an uproar. And attacking Jason's house, they were looking for them to bring them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation out to the popular assembly.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("find") which is understood as temporal did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These people who have stirred up trouble throughout the worldOr "empire" have come here also,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 7
c3content:
whom Jason has entertained as guests! And these people are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("taking") which is understood as temporal taking money as security from Jason and the rest, they released them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Now the brothers sent away both Paul and Silas at once, during the night, to Berea. {They}Literally "who" (referring to Paul and Silas) went into the synagogue of the Jews when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They}Literally "who" accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day to see if these things were so.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But when the Jews from Thessalonica found out that the message of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there too, inciting and stirring up the crowds.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 14
c3content:
So then the brothers sent Paul away at once to go to the sea, and both Silas and Timothy remained there.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And those who conducted Paul brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation as far as Athens, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("receiving") which is understood as temporal receiving an order for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as soon as possible, they went away. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("observed") which is understood as temporal observed the city was full of idols.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 17
c3content:
So he was discussing in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles,*Here the word "Gentiles" is not in the Greek text but is implied and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And even some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers were conversing with him, and some were saying, "What does this babbler want to say?" But others said,*The words "others said" are not in the Greek text but are implied "He appears to be a proclaimer of foreign deities," because he was proclaiming the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And they took hold of him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took hold of") has been translated as a finite verb brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the Areopagus, saying, "May we learn what is this new teaching being proclaimed by you?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For you are bringing some astonishing things to our ears. Therefore we want to know what {these things mean}."Literally "these things want to be"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 21
c3content:
(Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who stayed there used to spend their time in nothing else than telling something or listening to something new.) 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 22
c3content:
So Paul stood there in the middle of the Areopagus and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood there") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Men of Athens, I see you are very religious {in every respect}.Literally "with respect to all things"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 23
c3content:
For as I*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was passing through") which is understood as temporal was passing through and observing carefully your objects of worship, I even found an altar on which was inscribed, 'To an unknown God.' Therefore what you worship without knowing it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation this I proclaim to you--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 24
c3content:
the God who made the world and all the things in it. This one, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by human hands,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 25
c3content:
nor is he served by human hands as if he*Here "as if" is supplied as a component of the conditional adverbial participle ("needed") needed anything, because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("gives") which is understood as causal he himself gives to everyone life and breath and everything.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And he made from one man every nation of humanity to live on all the face of the earth, determining their fixed times and the fixed boundaries of their habitation,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 27
c3content:
to search for God, if perhaps indeed they might feel around for him and find him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation And indeed he is not far away from each one of us,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 28
c3content:
for in him we live and move and exist,Some interpreters hold that the phrase "in him we live and move and exist" is a quotation from Epimenides of Crete, but more likely it is a traditional Greek formula as even some of {your own}Literally "with respect to you" poets have said: 'For we also are {his}Literally "of him" offspring.'A quotation from Aratus, Phaenomena 5


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Therefore, because we*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as causal are offspring of God, we ought not to think the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by human skill and thought.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Therefore although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("has overlooked") which is understood as concessive God has overlooked the times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 31
c3content:
because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness by the man who he has appointed, having provided proof to everyone by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("raising") which is understood as means raising him from the dead."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Now when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard about") which is understood as temporal heard about the resurrection of the dead, some scoffed, but others said, "We will hear you about this again also."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 17
c2verse: 34
c3content:
But some people*Here the Greek term "men" is used as a generic for "people"; note the presence of of a woman (Damaris) in the group joined him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("joined") has been translated as a finite verb believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman {named}Literally "by name" Damaris and others with them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 1
c3content:
After these things he departed from Athens and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb went to Corinth.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And he found a certain Jew {named}Literally "by name" Aquila, {a native}Literally "by nationality" of Pontus who had arrived recently from Italy {along with}Literally "and" Priscilla his wife, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to depart from Rome, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("found") has been translated as a finite verb he went to them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And because he was practicing the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And he argued in the synagogue every Sabbath, attempting to persuade*Here the imperfect verb has been translated as conative ("attempting to persuade") both Jews and Greeks. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Now when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul began to be occupied with*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to be occupied with") the message, solemnly testifying to the Jews that the ChristOr "Messiah" was Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("resisted") they resisted and reviled him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he shook out his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun clothes and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("shook out") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am guiltless! From now on I will go to the Gentiles!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And leaving there, he entered into the house of someone {named}Literally "by name" Titius Justus, a worshiperOr "a God-fearer" of God whose house was next door to the synagogue.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his whole household. And many of the Corinthians, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard about") which is understood as temporal heard about it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation believed and were baptized.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And the Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not keep silent,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 10
c3content:
because I am with you and no one will attack you to harm you, because many people are mine in this city."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one purpose against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was about") Paul was about to open his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it was some crime or wicked villainy, O Jews, {I would have been justified in accepting}Literally "with respect to a motive I would have accepted" your complaint.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But if it is questions concerning a word and names and {your own law},Literally "the according to you law" see to it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation yourselves! I do not wish to be a judge of these things."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 17
c3content:
So they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("seized") has been translated as a finite verb began beating*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began beating") him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in front of the judgment seat. And none of these things was a concern to Gallio. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 18
c3content:
So Paul, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("remaining") which is understood as temporal remaining many days longer, said farewell to the brothers and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("said farewell") has been translated as a finite verb sailed away to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun head at Cenchrea, because he had taken a vow.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 19
c3content:
So they arrived at Ephesus, and those he left behind there, but he himself entered into the synagogue and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("entered") has been translated as a finite verb discussed with the Jews.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("asked") they asked him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to stay for a longer time, he did not give his consent,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 21
c3content:
but saying farewell and telling them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation "I will return to you again if*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the conditional adverbial participle ("wills") God wills," he set sail from Ephesus. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and*Here "and" is supplied because the two previous participles ("went up" and "greeted") have been translated as finite verbs went down to Antioch.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("spending") which is understood as temporal spending some time there, he departed, traveling through one place after another in the Galatian region and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Now a certain Jew {named}Literally "by name" Apollos, {a native}Literally "by nationality" Alexandrian, arrived in Ephesus--an eloquent man who was well-versed in the scriptures.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 25
c3content:
This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being enthusiastic in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things about Jesus, although he*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("knew") which is understood as concessive knew only the baptism of John.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("wanted") he wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("encouraged") has been translated as a finite verb wrote to the disciples to welcome him. When he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal arrived, {he}Literally "who" assisted greatly those who had believed through grace.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 18
c2verse: 28
c3content:
For he was vigorously refuting the Jews in public, demonstrating through the scriptures that the ChristOr "Messiah" was Jesus. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And it happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the inland regions and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("traveled through") has been translated as a finite verb cameSome manuscripts have "and came down" to Ephesus and found some disciples.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believed") which is understood as temporal believed?" And they said to him, "But we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Paul said, "John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the one who was to come after him--that is, in Jesus."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("laid") Paul laid handsSome manuscripts have "placed his hands" on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they began to speak*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to speak") in tongues and to prophesy.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 8
c3content:
So he entered into the synagogue and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("entered") has been translated as a finite verb was speaking boldly for three months, discussing and attempting to convinceThe present tense participle has been translated as a conative present ("attempting to convince") them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation concerningSome manuscripts have "of the things concerning" the kingdom of God.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But when some became hardened and were disobedient, reviling the Way before the congregation, he departed from them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb took away the disciples, leading discussions every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And this took place for two years, so that all who lived in AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 12
c3content:
so that even handkerchiefs or work aprons {that had touched his skin}Literally "from his skin" were carried away to those who were sick, and their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them.*The words "of them" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But some itinerant Jewish exorcists also attempted to pronounce the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But the evil spirit answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with, but who are you?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And the man {who had the evil spirit}Literally "in whom the evil spirit was" leaped on them, subdued all of them, and*Here "and" is supplied because the two previous participles ("leaped" and "subdued") have been translated as finite verbs prevailed against them, so that they ran away from that house naked and wounded.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And this became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was exalted.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 19
c3content:
and many of those who practiced magic brought together their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun books and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought together") has been translated as a finite verb burned them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation up in the sight of everyone. And they counted up their value and found it was {fifty thousand silver coins}.Literally "five ten thousands of silver coins"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Now when these things were completed, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, "After I have been there, it is necessary for me to see Rome also."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 22
c3content:
So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sending") which is understood as temporal sending two of those who were assisting him, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, he himself stayed some time in Asia.A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 24
c3content:
For someone {named}Literally "by name" Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver replicas of the temple of Artemis, was bringing no little business to the craftsmen.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 25
c3content:
{These}Literally "whom" he gathered together, and the workers occupied with such things, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("gathered together") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Men, you know that from this business {we get our prosperity},Literally "prosperity is to us"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 26
c3content:
and you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) this man Paul has persuaded and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("has persuaded") has been translated as a finite verb turned away a large crowd by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saying") which is understood as means saying that the gods made by hands are not gods.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 27
c3content:
So not only is there a danger this line of business of ours will come into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as nothing--and she is about to be brought down even from her grandeur, she whom the whole of AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) and the entire world worship!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and became full of rage, they began to shout,*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to shout") saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And the city was filled with the tumult, and with one purpose they rushed into the theater, seizing Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were traveling companions of Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 30
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("wanted") Paul wanted to enter into the popular assembly, the disciples would not let him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And even some of the AsiarchsOr "provincial authorities" who were his friends sent word*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb were urging him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation not to risk himself by going into the theater.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 32
c3content:
So some were shouting one thing*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know {why}Literally "on account of what" they had assembled.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And some of the crowd advisedOr "concluded it was about" Alexander, when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("put ... forward") the Jews put him forward. But Alexander, motioning with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand, was wanting to defend himself to the popular assembly.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 34
c3content:
But when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("recognized") which is understood as temporal recognized that he was a Jew, they were shouting with one voice from all of them for about two hours, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had quieted") which is understood as temporal the city secretary had quieted the crowd, he said, "Ephesian men, for who is there among men who does not know the Ephesian city is honorary temple keeper of the great Artemis and of her*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun image fallen from heaven?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 36
c3content:
Therefore because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("are") these things are undeniable, it is necessary that you be quiet and do nothing rash!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 38
c3content:
If then Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against anyone, the court days are observed and there are proconsuls--let them bring charges against one another!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 19
c2verse: 40
c3content:
For indeed we are in danger of being accused of rioting concerning today, since there*Here "since" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("is") is no cause in relation to which we will be able to give an account concerning this disorderly gathering!" And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.Verse 41 in the English Bible is included as part of v. 40 in the standard editions of the Greek text 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now after the turmoil had ceased, Paul summoned*Here the participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style the disciples, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("encouraging") which is understood as temporal encouraging them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he said farewell and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb departed to travel to Macedonia.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had gone through") which is understood as temporal had gone through those regions and encouraged them {at length},Literally "with many a word" he came to Greece


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 3
c3content:
and stayed*Here the participle ("stayed") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style three months. Because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("was made") a plot was made against him by the Jews as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was about to") which is understood as temporal was about to set sail for Syria, he came to a decision to return through Macedonia.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, and Gaius from Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia, were accompanying him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And these had gone on ahead and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("had gone on ahead") has been translated as a finite verb were waiting for us in Troas.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread and came to them at Troas within five days, where we stayed seven days. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And on the first day of the week, when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had assembled") we had assembled to break bread, Paul began conversing*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began conversing") with them, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was going to") which is understood as causal was going to leave on the next day, and he extended his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun message until midnight.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And a certain young man {named}Literally "by name" Eutychus who was sitting in the window was sinking into a deep sleep while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was conversing") Paul was conversing at length. Being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But Paul went down and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went down") has been translated as a finite verb threw himself on him, and putting his arms around him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation said, "Do not be distressed, for his life is in him."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 11
c3content:
So he went up and broke bread,*This participle and the previous one ("went up") have been translated as finite verbs in keeping with English style and when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had eaten") which is understood as temporal had eaten and talked for a long time, until dawn, then he departed.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But we went on ahead to the ship and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went on ahead") has been translated as a finite verb put out to sea for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there. For having made arrangements in this way, he himself was intending to travel by land.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took ... on board") has been translated as a finite verb went to Mitylene.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And we sailed from there on the next day, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sailed") has been translated as a finite verb arrived opposite Chios. And on the next day we approached Samos, and on the following day we came to Miletus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 16
c3content:
For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he would not be having to spend time in Asia.A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) For he was hurrying if it could be possible for him to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And from Miletus he sent word*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to Ephesus and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb summoned the elders of the church.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And when they came to him, he said to them, "You know from the first day on which I set foot in AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) how I was the whole time with you--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 19
c3content:
serving the Lord with all humility and with tears, and with the trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews--


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 20
c3content:
how I did not shrink from proclaiming to you anything that would be profitable, and from teaching you in public and from house to house,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 21
c3content:
testifying both to Jews and to Greeks with respect to repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 22
c3content:
"And now behold, bound by the Spirit I am traveling to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me {there},Literally "in it"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 23
c3content:
except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in town after town, saying that bonds and persecutions await me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 24
c3content:
But I consider my*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun life as worth {nothing}Or "not a single word"; literally "not any thing" to myself, in order to finish my mission and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 25
c3content:
"And now behold, I know that all of you, among whom I went about proclaiming the kingdom, will see my face no more.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Therefore I testify to you on this very day that I am guiltless of the blood of all of you,*The words "of you" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 28
c3content:
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he obtained through the blood of his own Son.Or "through his own blood"; the Greek construction can be taken either way, with "Son" implied if the meaning is "through the blood of his own"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And from among you yourselves men will arise, speaking {perversions of the truth}Literally "crooked things" in order to draw away the disciples after them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you*The words "of you" are not in the Greek text but are implied with tears. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 32
c3content:
"And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation up and to give you*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 34
c3content:
You yourselves know that these hands served to meet*The words "to meet" are not in the Greek text but are supplied for clarity my needs and the needs of*The words "the needs of" are supplied in keeping with English style to maintain the parallelism with the earlier phrase "my needs" those who were with me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 35
c3content:
I have shown you with respect to all things that by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("working hard") which is understood as means working hard in this way it is necessary to help those who are in need, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."Perhaps an allusion to Matt 10:8; these exact words are not found in the NT gospels 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 36
c3content:
And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said these things, he fell to his knees and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("fell to") has been translated as a finite verb prayed with them all.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And there was considerable weeping by all, and {hugging}Literally "falling on the neck of" Paul, they kissed him,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 20
c2verse: 38
c3content:
especially distressed at the statement that he had said, that they were going to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And it happened that after we tore ourselves away*Here the participle ("tore ourselves away") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style from them, we put out to sea, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous infinitive ("put out to sea") has been translated as a finite verb running a straight course we came to Cos and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And finding a ship that was crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went aboard") has been translated as a finite verb put out to sea.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And after we*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sighted") which is understood as temporal sighted Cyprus and left it behind {on the port side},Literally "left" we sailed to Syria and arrived at Tyre, because the ship was to unload its*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun cargo there.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And we stayed there seven days after we*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("found") which is understood as temporal found the disciples, who kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And it happened that when our days were over, we departed and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb went on our way, while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("accompanied") all of them accompanied us, together with their*The word "their" is not in the Greek text but is implied wives and children, as far as outside the city. And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("falling to") which is understood as temporal falling to our knees on the beach and*Here "and" is supplied to join this and the previous participle ("falling to") in keeping with English style praying,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had completed") which is understood as temporal we had completed the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. And after we*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("greeted") which is understood as temporal greeted the brothers, we stayed one day with them.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And on the next day we departed and*Here "and" is supplied to join this and the previous participle ("departed") in keeping with English style came to Caesarea, and entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and*Here "and" is supplied to join this and the previous participle ("was") in keeping with English style stayed with him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And while we*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were staying") were staying there*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation many days, a certain prophet {named}Literally "by name" Agabus came down from Judea.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And he came to us and took Paul's belt. Tying up his own feet and hands, he said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says: 'In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man whose belt this is, and will deliver him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into the hands of the Gentiles.'"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And when we heard these things, both we and the local residents urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("be persuaded") he would not be persuaded, we remained silent, saying, "The will of the Lord be done." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 15
c3content:
So after these days we got ready and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got ready") has been translated as a finite verb went up to Jerusalem.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And some of the disciples from Caesarea also traveled together with us, bringing us*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to a certain Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing,Or perhaps "one of the original disciples" with whom we were to be entertained as guests. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 17
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("came") we came to Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("greeting") which is understood as temporal greeting them, he began to relate*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to relate") {one after the other}Literally "with respect to each one" the things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal they heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they began to glorify*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to glorify") God. And they said to him, "You see, brother, how many ten thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous adherents of the law.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And they have been informed about you that you are teaching all the Jews who are among the Gentiles the abandonment of Moses, telling them not to circumcise their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun children or to live according to ourLiterally "according to the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun customs.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Therefore do this that we tell you: {we have}Literally "there are to us" four men who have taken a vow upon themselves.Some manuscripts have "on themselves"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Take these men and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("take") has been translated as a finite verb purify yourself along with them and {pay their expenses}Literally "spend on them" so that they can shave their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun heads, and everyone will know that the things which they had been informed about you are nothing, but you yourself also agree with observing the law.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have written a letter after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("deciding") which is understood as temporal deciding they should avoid food sacrificed to idols and blood and what has been strangled and sexual immorality."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Then Paul took along the men on the next day, and*Here "and" has been supplied in keeping with English style after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had purified") which is understood as temporal had purified himself together with them, he entered into the temple courts,*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself announcing the completion of the days of purification until {the time}Literally "which time" the offering would be presented on behalf of each one of them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) who had seen him in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 28
c3content:
shouting, "Israelite men, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and the law and this place! And furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 29
c3content:
(For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him, whom they thought that Paul had brought into the temple.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And the whole city was stirred up, and the people came running together, and they seized Paul and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("seized") has been translated as a finite verb dragged him outside of the temple courts,*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and immediately the doors were shut. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And as they*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were seeking") were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the military tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 32
c3content:
{He}Literally "who" immediately took along soldiers and centurions and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took along") has been translated as a finite verb ran down to them. And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal they saw the military tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Then the military tribune came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb arrested him and ordered him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what it was that he had done.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 34
c3content:
But some in the crowd were shouting one thing and others another, and because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("able") he was not able to find out the truth on account of the commotion, he gave orders to bring him into the barracks.Or "headquarters"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And when he came to the steps, it happened that he had to be carried by the soldiers on account of the violence of the crowd,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 36
c3content:
for the crowd of people was following them,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation shouting, "Away with him!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 37
c3content:
And as he*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was about to") which is understood as temporal was about to be brought into the barracks,Or "headquarters" Paul said to the military tribune, "Is it permitted for me to say something to you?" And he said, "Do you know Greek?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 38
c3content:
Then you are not the Egyptian who before these days raised a revolt and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?"Also known as the "Sicarii" from the Latin word "sicarius" = dagger, after the short dagger used to assassinate political opponents


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 39
c3content:
But Paul said, "I am a Jewish man from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no unimportant city. Now I ask you, allow me to speak to the people."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 21
c2verse: 40
c3content:
So when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("permitted") he permitted him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation Paul, standing there on the steps, motioned with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand to the people. And when there*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was a great silence, he addressed them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in the Aramaic language, saying, 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard that he was addressing them in the Aramaic language, {they became even more silent}.Literally "they showed even more silence" And he said,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 3
c3content:
"I am a Jewish man born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, educated according to the exactness of the law received from our fathers, being zealous for God, just as all of you are today.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 4
c3content:
{I}Literally "who" persecuted this Way to the death, tying up and delivering to prison both men and women,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 5
c3content:
as indeed the high priest and the whole council of elders can testify about me, from whom also I received letters to the brothers in Damascus, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("received") has been translated as a finite verb was traveling there*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to lead away those who were there also tied up to Jerusalem so that they could be punished. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 6
c3content:
"And it happened that as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was traveling") which is understood as temporal I was traveling and approaching Damascus around noon, suddenly a very bright light from heaven flashed around me,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And I answered, 'Who are you, Lord?' And he said to me, 'I am Jesus the Nazarene whom you are persecuting.'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 9
c3content:
(Now those who were with me saw the light but did not hear the voice of the one who was speaking to me.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 10
c3content:
So I said, 'What should I do, Lord?' And the Lord said to me, 'Get up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("get up") has been translated as a finite verb proceed to Damascus, and there it will be told to you about all the things that have been appointed for you to do.'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And as I could not see as a result of the brightness of that light, I arrived in Damascus led by the hand of those who were with me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 13
c3content:
came to me and stood by me*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood by") has been translated as a finite verb said to me, 'Brother Saul, regain your sight!' And at that same time I looked up at him and saw him.*The words "and saw him" are not in the Greek text but are supplied in the translation for clarity


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And he said, 'The God of our fathers has appointed you to know his will, and to see the Righteous One and to hear a voice from his mouth,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 17
c3content:
"And it happened that when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("returned") which is understood as temporal I returned to Jerusalem and I was praying in the temple courts,*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself I was in a trance,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 18
c3content:
and saw him saying to me, 'Hurry and depart {quickly}Literally "with quickness" from Jerusalem, because they will not accept your testimony about me.'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that from synagogue to synagogue I was imprisoning and beating those who believed in you.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And when the blood of your witness Stephen was being shed, I myself also was standing near and was approving, and was guarding the cloaks of those who were killing him.'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Now they were listening to him until this word, and they raised their voices, saying, "Away with such a man from the earth! For it is not fitting for him to live!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were screaming") they were screaming and throwing off their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun cloaks and throwing dust into the air,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 24
c3content:
the military tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks,Or "headquarters" saying he was to be examined with a lash so that he could find out for what reason they were crying out against him in this way.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But when they had stretched him out for the lash,Or "with straps" (in order to lash him) Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it permitted for you to flog a man who is a Roman citizen and uncondemned?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal the centurion heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he went to the military tribune and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went to") has been translated as a finite verb reported it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation saying, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 27
c3content:
So the military tribune came and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And the military tribune replied, "I acquired this citizenship for a large sum of money." And Paul said, "But I indeed was born a citizen.*The words "a citizen" are not in the Greek text but are implied


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Then immediately those who were about to examine him kept away from him, and the military tribune also was afraid when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("realized") which is understood as temporal realized that he was a Roman citizen and that {he had tied him up}.Literally "he was having tied him up"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 22
c2verse: 30
c3content:
But on the next day, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as causal wanted to know the true reason why he was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble, and he brought down Paul and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought down") has been translated as a finite verb had him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation stand before them. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And looking intently at the Sanhedrin, Paul said, "Men and brothers, I have lived my life in all good conscience before God to this day."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Then Paul said to him, "God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! And are you sitting there judging me according to the law, and acting contrary to the law do you order me to be struck?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"A quotation from Exod 22:28 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("realized") which is understood as temporal Paul realized that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he shouted out in the Sanhedrin, "Men and brothers! I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees! I am being judged concerning the hope and the resurrection of the dead!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("said") he said this, a dispute developed between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 8
c3content:
(For the Sadducees say there is no resurrection or angel or spirit, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And there was loud shouting, and some of the scribes from the party of the Pharisees stood up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb contended sharply, saying, "We find nothing wrong with this man! But what if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("became") the dispute became severe, the military tribune, fearing lest Paul be torn apart by them, ordered the detachment to go down, take him away from their midst, and bring him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation into the barracks.Or "headquarters"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And the next night the Lord stood by him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood by") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Have courage, for as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") was day, the Jews made a conspiracy and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("made") has been translated as a finite verb bound themselves under a curse, saying they wouldLiterally "saying neither to eat nor to drink"; the words "they would" are supplied for smoother English style neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 14
c3content:
who went to the chief priests and the elders and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went to") has been translated as a finite verb said, "We have bound ourselves under a curse to partake of nothing until we have killed Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Therefore, now you along with the Sanhedrin explain to the military tribune that he should bring him down to you, as if you were going to determine more accurately the things concerning him. And we are ready to do away with him before he comes near." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard about") which is understood as temporal the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, he came and entered into the barracksOr "headquarters" and*Here "and" is supplied because the two previous participles ("came" and "entered") have been translated as finite verbs reported it*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 17
c3content:
So Paul called one of the centurions and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Bring this young man to the military tribune, because he has something to report to him."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 18
c3content:
So he took him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to the military tribune and said, "The prisoner Paul called me and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("called") has been translated as a finite verb asked me*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to bring this young man to you because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("has") which is understood as causal has something to tell you."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And the military tribune, taking hold of his hand and withdrawing privately, asked, "What is it that you have to report to me?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And he said, "The Jews have agreed to ask you that you bring Paul down to the Sanhedrin tomorrow, as if they were going to inquire somewhat more accurately concerning him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 21
c3content:
You therefore do not be persuaded by them, because more than forty men of {their number}Literally "them" are lying in wait for him, who have bound themselves under a curse neither to eat nor to drink until they have done away with him. And now they are ready, waiting for {you to agree}."Literally "the assurance of agreement from you"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 22
c3content:
So the military tribune sent the young man away, directing him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation "Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he summoned two of the centurions and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("summoned") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Make ready from the third hour of the night two hundred soldiers and seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen,A word of uncertain meaning, probably a military technical term in order that they may proceed as far as Caesarea.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And provide mounts so that they can put Paul on them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("put ... on") has been translated as a finite verb bring him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation safely to Felix the governor."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 27
c3content:
This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came upon") which is understood as temporal came upon them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with the detachment and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came upon") has been translated as a finite verb rescued him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation because I*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("learned") which is understood as causal learned that he was a Roman citizen.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And because I*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as causal wanted to know the charge for which they were accusing him, I brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation down to their Sanhedrin.Or "council"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 29
c3content:
I found {he}Literally "whom" was accused concerning controversial questions of their law, but having no charge deserving death or imprisonment.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And when it*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was made known") which is understood as temporal was made known to me there would be a plot against the man, I sent him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you immediately, also ordering his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun accusers to speak against himSome manuscripts have "to state the charges against him" (literally, "to speak the things against him") before you. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Therefore the soldiers, in accordance with {their orders},Literally "what was ordered to them" took Paul and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("took") has been translated as a finite verb brought him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to Antipatris during the night.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 32
c3content:
And on the next day they let the horsemen go on with him, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("let") has been translated as a finite verb they returned to the barracks.Or "headquarters"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 33
c3content:
{The horsemen},Literally "who" when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, also presented Paul to him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 34
c3content:
So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("reading") which is understood as temporal reading the letter*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and asking what province he was from, and learning that he was from Cilicia,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 23
c2verse: 35
c3content:
he said, "I will give you a hearing whenever your accusers arrive also," giving orders for him to be guarded in the praetoriumThe "praetorium" of Herod refers to the palace of Herod the Great in Caesarea Maritima of Herod. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, all of whom brought charges against Paul to the governor.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had been summoned") he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation saying, "We have experienced*Here this participle ("have experienced") and the following participle ("are taking place") have been translated as finite verbs in keeping with English style muchOr "many years," with "years" understood peace through you, and reforms are taking place in this nation through your foresight.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Both in every way and everywhere we acknowledge this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation most excellent Felix, with all gratitude.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But so that I may not impose on you for longer, I implore you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For we have found*Here this participle ("found") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style this man to be a public menace and one who causes riots among all the Jews throughout the Roman EmpireLiterally "the inhabited earth," but here this is probably rhetorical hyperbole for the Roman Empire, especially since Felix, the Roman governor, is being addressed and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 6
c3content:
who even attempted to desecrate the temple, and we arrested {himLiterally "whom"}.Some later manuscripts include the following additional material between v. 6 and v. 8: "and we wanted to judge him according to our law, (24:7) but Lysius the military tribune came and took him from our hands with much violence, (24:8) ordering his accusers to come before you."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 8
c3content:
When*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("examine") which is understood as temporal you yourself examine him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation you will be able to find out from {him}Literally "whom" about all these things of which we are accusing him."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("gestured") the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied, "Because I*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as causal know you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I defend myself cheerfully with respect to the things concerning myself.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 11
c3content:
You can ascertain that {it has not been more than}Literally "there are not to me more than" twelve days {since}Literally "from which time" I went up to Jerusalem to worship.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And neither did they find me arguing with anyone or making a crowd develop in the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself nor in the synagogues nor throughout the city.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Nor can they prove the things*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to you concerning which they are now accusing me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But I do confess this to you, that according to the Way (which they call a sect), so I worship the God of our fathers, believing all things that are in accordance with the law and that are written in the prophets,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 15
c3content:
having a hope in God which these men also themselves await: that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 16
c3content:
{For this reason}Literally "by this" also I myself {always}Literally "through everything" do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and people.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 18
c3content:
in which they found me purified in the temple courts,*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself not with a crowd or with a disturbance.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But there are some Jews from AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) who ought to be present before you and bring charges against me,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation if they have anything against me,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 20
c3content:
or these men themselves should say what crime they found when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("stood") I stood before the Sanhedrin,Or "council"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 21
c3content:
other than concerning this one declaration that I shouted while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("standing there") which is understood as temporal standing there before them: 'I am being judged before you today concerning the resurrection of the dead!'" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But Felix, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("understood") which is understood as causal understood the facts concerning the Way more accurately, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the military tribune comes down, I will decide {your case}."Literally "the case with respect to you"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 23
c3content:
He ordered*Here this participle ("ordered") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style the centurion for him to be guarded and to have some freedom, and in no way to prevent any of his own peopleThis could refer to either friends or relatives from serving him. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And after some days, when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("arrived") which is understood as temporal Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and listened to him concerning faith in Christ Jesus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was discussing") he was discussing about righteousness and self control and the judgment that is to come, Felix became afraid and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("became") has been translated as a finite verb replied, "Go away for the present, and when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as temporal have an opportunity, I will summon you."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 26
c3content:
At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason also he sent for him as often as possible and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent for") has been translated as a finite verb talked with him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 24
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had passed") two years had passed, Felix received as successor Porcius Festus. And because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as causal wanted to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul behind {as a prisoner}.Literally "bound" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("set foot in") which is understood as temporal Festus set foot in the province, after three days he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And the chief priests and the most prominent men of the Jews brought charges against Paul to him, and were urging him,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 3
c3content:
asking for a favor against him, that he summon him to Jerusalem, because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were preparing ") which is understood as causal were preparing an ambush to do away with him along the way.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Then Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and he himself was about to go there*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in a short time.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 5
c3content:
So he said, "Let those among you who are prominent go down with me,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("go down with") has been translated as a finite verb if there is any wrong in the man, let them bring charges against him." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had stayed") which is understood as temporal had stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. On the next day he sat down on the judgment seat and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sat down") has been translated as a finite verb gave orders for Paul to be brought.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("arrived") he arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges that they were not able to prove,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 8
c3content:
while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("said in his defense") Paul said in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews nor against the temple nor against Caesar have I sinned with reference to anything!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But Festus, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as causal wanted to do a favor for the Jews, answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me there concerning these things?"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But Paul said, "I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where it is necessary for me to be judged. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 11
c3content:
If then I am doing wrongOr "I am in the wrong" and have done anything deserving death, I am not trying to avoid*Here the present tense has been translated as conative ("trying to avoid") dying. But if there is nothing true of the things which these people are accusing me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Then Festus, after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("discussing") which is understood as temporal discussing this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun council, replied, "You have appealed to Caesar--to Caesar you will go!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had passed") some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to welcome Festus.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And while they were staying there many days, Festus laid out the case against Paul to the king, saying, "There is a certain man left behind by Felix as a prisoner,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 15
c3content:
concerning whom when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was") I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders of the Jews presented evidence, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 16
c3content:
To {them}Literally "whom" I replied that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up any man before the one who had been accused met his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun accusers face to face and received an opportunity for a defense concerning the accusation.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Therefore, when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had assembled") they had assembled here, I made*Here this participle ("made") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style no delay; on the next day I sat down on the judgment seat and*Here "and" is supplied because the two previous participles ("made" and "sat down") have been translated as finite verbs gave orders for the man to be brought.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 18
c3content:
When they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("stood up") which is understood as temporal stood up, his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun accusers began bringing*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began bringing") no charge concerning {him}Literally "whom" of the evil deeds that I was suspecting,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 19
c3content:
but they had some issues with him concerning their own religion, and concerning a certain Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul claimed to be alive.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was at a loss") which is understood as causal I was at a loss with regard to the investigation concerning these things, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and to be judged there concerning these things.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 21
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("appealed") Paul appealed that he be kept under guard for the decision of His Majesty the Emperor, I gave orders for him to be kept under guard until I could send him to Caesar."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 22
c3content:
So Agrippa said to Festus, "I want to hear the man myself also." "Tomorrow," he said, "you will hear him." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 23
c3content:
So on the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pageantry and entered into the audience hall, along with military tribunes and the most prominent men of the city. And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("gave the order") Festus gave the order, Paul was brought in.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole population of the Jews appealed to me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he must not live any longer.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But I understood that he had done nothing deserving death himself, and when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("appealed to") this man appealed to His Majesty the Emperor, I decided to send him.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 25
c2verse: 26
c3content:
I do not have anything definite to write to my*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun lord about {him}.Literally "whom" Therefore I have brought him before you all*Here "all" is supplied in the translation to indicate that the pronoun ("you") is plural--and especially before you, King Agrippa--so that after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("has taken place") this preliminary hearing has taken place, I may have something to write.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 1
c3content:
So Agrippa said to Paul, "It is permitted for you to speak for yourself." Then Paul extended his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("extended") has been translated as a finite verb began to defend himself:*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to defend himself") 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 2
c3content:
"Concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that before you I am about to defend myself today,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 3
c3content:
because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are") which is understood as causal you are especially acquainted with both all the customs and controversial questions with respect to the Jews. Therefore I beg you*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to listen to me with patience. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 4
c3content:
"Now all the Jews know my manner of life from my youth, that had taken place from the beginning among my own peopleOr "nation" and in Jerusalem,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 5
c3content:
having known me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that in accordance with the strictest party of our religion I lived as a Pharisee.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 7
c3content:
to which our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation night and day. Concerning this hope I am being accused by the Jews, O king!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Why is it thought incredible by you people*Here "people" is supplied in the translation to indicate that the pronoun ("you") is plural that God raises the dead?


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Indeed, I myself thought it was necessary to do many things opposed to the name of Jesus the Nazarene,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 10
c3content:
which I also did in Jerusalem, and not only did I lock up many of the saints in prison, having received authority from the chief priests, but also when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were being executed") they were being executed, I cast my voteLiterally "voting pebble," but here "vote" rather than "voting pebble" is used in the translation to avoid the idea that this small stone was actually thrown at the accused (it was used as a method of voting) against them.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And throughout all the synagogues I punished them often and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("punished") has been translated as a finite verb tried to force*The imperfect tense has been translated as conative here ("tried to force") them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to blaspheme, and because I*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was enraged") which is understood as causal was enraged at them beyond measure, I was pursuing them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation even as far as to foreign cities.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 12
c3content:
In {this activity}Literally "which" I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and full power of the chief priests.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 13
c3content:
In the middle of the day along the road, O king, I saw a light from heaven, more than the brightness of the sun, shining around me and those who were traveling with me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 14
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had ... fallen") we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Aramaic language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads!'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But get up and stand on your feet, because for this reason I have appeared to you, to appoint you a servant and witness both to the things in which you saw me and to the things in which I will appear to you,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 18
c3content:
to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 20
c3content:
but to those in Damascus first, and in Jerusalem and all the region of Judea and to the Gentiles, I proclaimed that they should repent and turn to God, doing deeds worthy of repentance.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 21
c3content:
On account of these things the Jews seized me inSome manuscripts have "while I was in" the temple courts*Here "courts" is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("seized") has been translated as a finite verb were attempting to kill me.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Therefore I have experienced help from God until this day, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("have experienced") has been translated as a finite verb I stand here testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what both the prophets and Moses have said were going to happen,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 23
c3content:
that the ChristOr "Messiah" was to suffer and that as the first of the resurrection from the dead, he was going to proclaim light both to the people and to the Gentiles." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was saying ... in his defense") he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "You are out of your mind, Paul! Your*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun great learning {is driving}Literally "is turning" you {insane}!"Literally "to madness"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 25
c3content:
But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking words of truth and rationality.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 26
c3content:
For the king knows about these things, to whom also I am speaking freely, for I am not convinced that these things in any way have escapedSome manuscripts have "that any of these things in any way has escaped" his notice, because this {was}Literally "is" not {done}Literally "having been done" in a corner.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 28
c3content:
But Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?"Or "In a short time you are persuading me to become a Christian"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And Paul replied, "I pray to God, whether in a short time or in a long time, not only you but also all those who are listening to me today may become such people as I also am, except for these bonds!" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 26
c2verse: 31
c3content:
And as they*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were going out") were going out, they were talking to one another, saying, "This man is not doing anything deserving death or imprisonment."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And when it was decided that we would sail away to Italy, they handed over Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion {named}Literally "by name" Julius of the AugustanThe meaning and significance of the title "Augustan" is highly debated, as is the precise identification of this military unit; it may be an honorary unit designation given to auxiliary or provincial troops Cohort.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And we went aboard a ship from Adramyttium that was about to sail to the places along the coast*The word "coast" is not in the Greek text but is implied of AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("went aboard") has been translated as a finite verb put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And on the next day, we put in at Sidon. And Julius, treating Paul kindly, allowed him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to go to his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun friends {to be cared for}.Literally "to experience care"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And from there we put out to sea and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("put out to sea") has been translated as a finite verb sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were against us.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 5
c3content:
And after we*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had sailed across") which is understood as temporal had sailed across the open sea along Cilicia and Pamphylia, we put in at Myra in Lycia.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 6
c3content:
And there the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("found") has been translated as a finite verb put us {on board}Literally "into" it.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 7
c3content:
And sailing slowly, in many days and with difficulty we came*Here this participle ("came") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style to Cnidus. Because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("permit ... to go further") the wind did not permit us to go further, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And sailing along its coast with difficulty, we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near which was the town of Lasea. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("had passed") considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous because even the FastA reference to the Jewish Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) which occurs in mid-autumn was already over, Paul strongly recommended,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 10
c3content:
saying to them, "Men, I perceive that the voyage is going {to end}Literally "to be" with disaster and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But the centurion was convinced even more by the shipmaster and the shipowner than by what was said by Paul.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("was") the harbor was unsuitable for spending the winter in, the majority decided on a plan to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could arrive at Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing toward the southwest and toward the northwest, to spend the winter there.*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("began to blow gently") a southwest wind began to blow gently, because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("thought") which is understood as causal thought they could accomplish their purpose, they weighed anchor and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("weighed anchor") has been translated as a finite verb sailed close along Crete.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But not long afterward a wind like a hurricane, called the northeaster,Literally "Euraquilo," a violent northern wind rushed down from it.That is, from the island of Crete


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("was caught") the ship was caught and was not able to head into the wind, we gave way and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("gave way") has been translated as a finite verb were driven along.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And running under the lee of a certain small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship's boat under control.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 17
c3content:
After*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("hoisting") which is understood as temporal hoisting {it up},Literally "which" they made use of supports to undergird the ship. And because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were afraid") which is understood as causal were afraid lest they run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("lowered") has been translated as a finite verb thus were driven along.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 18
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("battered by the storm") we were violently battered by the storm, on the next day {they began}Literally "they began to carry out" jettisoning the cargo,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("appeared") neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and with not a little bad weather confronting us,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation finally all hope was abandoned that we would be saved. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("were experiencing") many were experiencing lack of appetite, at that time Paul stood up in their midst and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stood up") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Men, you ought to have followed my advice not to put out to sea from Crete, and thus avoided this damage and loss!


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And now I urge you to cheer up, for there will be no loss of life from among you, but only of the ship.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 24
c3content:
saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar, and behold, God has graciously granted you all who are sailing with you.'


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will be like this--according to {the}Literally "which" way it was told to me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And when the fourteenth night had come, as*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were being driven") we were being driven in the Adriatic Sea about the middle of the night, the sailors suspected {they were approaching some land}.Literally "some land was approaching them"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And taking soundings, they found twenty fathoms. So going on a little further and taking soundings again, they found fifteen fathoms.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 29
c3content:
And because they*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were afraid") which is understood as causal were afraid lest somewhere we run aground against rough places, they threw down four anchors from the stern and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("threw down") has been translated as a finite verb prayed for day to come.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("were seeking") the sailors were seeking to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship's boat into the sea, pretending as if they were going to lay out anchors from the bow,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 31
c3content:
Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, "Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the ship's boat and let it fall away.Or "let it drift away" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 33
c3content:
And until the day was about to come, Paul was urging them all to take some food, saying, "Today is the fourteenth day you have waited anxiously, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("have waited") has been translated as a finite verb you have continued without eating, having taken nothing.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Therefore I urge you to take some food, for this is necessary for your preservation. For not a hair from your head will be lost."


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 35
c3content:
And after he*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("said") which is understood as temporal said these things and took bread, he gave thanks to God in front of them all, and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("breaking") which is understood as temporal breaking it,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation he began to eat.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 36
c3content:
So they all were*Here this participle ("were") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style encouraged and partook of food themselves.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 38
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had eaten their fill") which is understood as temporal had eaten their fill of food, they lightened the ship by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("throwing") which is understood as means throwing the wheatOr "grain" into the sea. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 39
c3content:
Now when day came, they did not recognize the land, but they noticed a certain bay having a beach, onto which they decided to run the ship ashore if they could.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 40
c3content:
And slipping the anchors, they left them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropesOr "bands" (referring to the linkage that tied the steering oars together) of the steering oars. And hoisting the foresail to the wind that was blowing, they held course for the beach.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 41
c3content:
But falling into a place of crosscurrents,Or "a reef"; literally "a place of two seas," an expression of uncertain meaning but most likely a nautical technical term for some adverse sea condition they ran the ship aground. And the bow stuck fast and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("stuck fast") has been translated as a finite verb stayed immovable, but the stern was being broken up by the violence.Some manuscripts have "the violence of the waves"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 42
c3content:
Now the plan of the soldiers was that they would kill the prisoners lest any escape by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("swimming away") which is understood as means swimming away,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 43
c3content:
but the centurion, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("wanted") which is understood as causal wanted to save Paul, prevented them {from doing what they intended},Literally "of the intention" and gave orders that those who were able to swim should jump in first to get to the land,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 27
c2verse: 44
c3content:
and then the rest, some of whom floated*The word "floated" is not in the Greek text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity on planks and some of whom on anything that was from the ship. And in this way all were brought safely to the land. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And after we*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were brought safely through") which is understood as temporal were brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And the local inhabitants showed {extraordinary}Literally "not the ordinary" kindness to us, for they lit a fire and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("lit") has been translated as a finite verb welcomed us all, because of the rain that had begun and because of the cold.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had gathered") Paul had gathered a large number of sticks and was placing them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came out") has been translated as a finite verb fastened itself on his hand.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 4
c3content:
And when the local people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began saying") to one another, "Doubtless this man is a murderer whom, although he*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was rescued") which is understood as concessive was rescued from the sea, Justice*Here personified as a goddess has not permitted to live!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 5
c3content:
He, in turn, shook off the creature into the fire and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("shook off") has been translated as a finite verb suffered no harm.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But they were expecting that he was going to swell upOr "to burn with fever" (either meaning is possible here) or suddenly to fall down dead. So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had waited") they had waited for a long time and saw nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("changed their minds") has been translated as a finite verb began saying*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began saying") that he was a god. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Now in the regions around that place were fields belonging to the chief official of the island, {named}Literally "by name" Publius, who welcomed us and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("welcomed") has been translated as a finite verb entertained us*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation hospitably for three days.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And it happened that the father of Publius was lying down, afflicted with fever and dysentery. Paul went*Here this participle ("went") has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style to {him}Literally "whom" and after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("praying") which is understood as temporal praying, he placed his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hands on him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("placed") has been translated as a finite verb healed him.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had taken place") this had taken place, the rest of those on the island who had diseases were coming and being healed also.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 10
c3content:
They also honored us with many honors, and when we*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("putting out to sea") which is understood as temporal were putting out to sea, they gave us*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation the things {we needed}.Literally "for the needs" 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Now after three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered at the island, an Alexandrian one {with the twin gods Castor and Pollux as its insignia}.Literally "marked with the Dioscuri" (a joint name for the twin gods Castor and Pollux)


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 13
c3content:
From there we got underwayOr "we sailed along" (with "the coast" understood); the exact meaning of the text as it stands is disputed and various additional terms have to be supplied in any case and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("got underway") has been translated as a finite verb arrived at Rhegium, and after one day a south wind came up and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("came up") has been translated as a finite verb on the second day we came to Puteoli,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 14
c3content:
where we found brothers, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("found") has been translated as a finite verb were implored to stay with them seven days. And in this way we came to Rome.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And from there the brothers, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard the news about us, came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns. When he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saw") which is understood as temporal saw them, Paul gave thanks to God and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("gave thanks") has been translated as a finite verb took courage.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And when we entered into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who was guarding him. 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Now it happened that after three days, he called together those who were the most prominent of the Jews. And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("had assembled") they had assembled, he said to them, "Men and brothers, although*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had done") which is understood as concessive I had done nothing against our*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun people or the customs of our fathers, from Jerusalem I was delivered as a prisoner into the hands of the Romans,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 18
c3content:
who, when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had examined") which is understood as temporal had examined me, were wanting to release me,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation because there was no basis for an accusation worthy of death with me.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("objected") the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar (not as if I*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had") which is understood as concessive had any charge to bring against my own people).Or "nation"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Therefore for this reason I have requested to see you and to speak with you,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation for because of the hope of Israel I am wearing this chain!"


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 21
c3content:
And they said to him, "We have received no letters about you from Judea, nor has any of the brothers come and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("come") has been translated as a finite verb reported or spoken anything evil about you.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But we would like to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had set") which is understood as temporal had set a day with him, many more came to him at his lodging place, to whom he was explaining from early in the morning until evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and attempting to convince*Here the present tense has been translated as conative ("attempting to convince") them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 24
c3content:
And some were convinced by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("what was said") which is understood as means what was said, but others refused to believe.


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 25
c3content:
So being in disagreement with one another, they began to leave after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("made") Paul made one statement: "The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through the prophet Isaiah to your fathers,


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 27
c3content:
For the heart of this people has become dull, and with their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun ears they hear with difficulty, and they have shut their eyes, lest they see with their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun eyes, and hear with their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun ears, and understand with their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun heart, and turn, and I would heal them." 'A quotation from Isa 6:9-10


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 28
c3content:
Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles. They also will listen!"Some later manuscripts include v. 29: "And when he had said these things, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves." 


c0book: Acts
c1chapter: 28
c2verse: 31
c3content:
proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 3
c3content:
concerning his Son, who was born {a descendant}Literally "of the seed" of David according to the flesh,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
who was declared Son of God in power according to {the Holy Spirit}Literally "the Spirit of holiness" by the resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ our Lord,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
through whom we have received grace and apostleship for the obedience of faith among all the GentilesOr "nations"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context on behalf of his name,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
To all those in Rome who are loved by God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 8
c3content:
First, I give thanks to my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed in the whole world.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For God, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, is my witness, how constantly I make mention of you,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
For I desire to see you, in order that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, in order to strengthen you,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
that is, to be encouraged together with you through {our mutual faith}Literally "the in one another faith", both yours and mine.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, that often I intended to come to you, and was prevented until now, in order that I might have some fruit among you also, just as also among the rest of the Gentiles.Or "nations"; the same Greek word can be translated "nations" or "Gentiles" depending on the context


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Thus {I am eager}Literally "the according to me eagerness" to proclaim the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For the righteousness of God is revealed in it from faith to faith, just as it is written, "But the one who is righteous by faith will live."Or "But the one who is righteous will live by faith" (differing only in word order) 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 18
c3content:
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of people, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 19
c3content:
because what can be known about God is evident amongOr "in"; or "within" them, for God made it clear to them.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For from the creation of the world, his invisible attributes, both his eternal power and deity, are discerned clearly, being understood in the things created, so that they are without excuse.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 21
c3content:
For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasoning, and their senseless hearts were darkened.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 23
c3content:
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God with the likeness of an image of mortal human beings and birds and quadrupeds and reptiles. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to immorality, that their bodies would be dishonored among themselves,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 25
c3content:
who exchanged the truth of God with a lie, and worshiped and served the creation rather than the Creator, who is blessed for eternity. Amen. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Because of this, God gave them over to degrading passions, for their females exchanged the natural relations for those contrary to nature,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 27
c3content:
and likewise also the males, abandoning the natural relations with the female, were inflamed in their desire toward one another, males with males committing the shameless deed, and receiving in themselves the penalty that was necessary for their error.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And just as they did not see fit {to recognize God}Literally "to have God in recognition", God gave them over to a debased mind, to do the things that are not proper,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 29
c3content:
being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greediness, malice, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malevolence. They are gossipers,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 30
c3content:
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boasters, contrivers of evil, disobedient to parents,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 32
c3content:
who, although they*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as concessive know the requirements of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do they do the same things, but also they approve of those who do them. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Therefore you are without excuse, O man, every one of you who passes judgment. For in that which you pass judgment on someone else, you condemn yourself, for you who are passing judgment are doing the same things.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 3
c3content:
But do you think this, O man who passes judgment on those who do such things, and who does the same things, that you will escape the judgment of God?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Or do you despise the wealth of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart, you are storing up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and of the revelation of the righteous judgment of God,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
but to those who act from selfish ambition and who disobey the truth, but who obey unrighteousness, wrath and anger.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 9
c3content:
There will be affliction and distress for every {human being}Literally "soul of man" who does evil, of the Jew first and of the Greek,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be declared righteous.Or "will be justified"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For whenever the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things of the law, these, although they*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as concessive do not have the law, are a law to themselves,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 15
c3content:
who show the work of the law written on their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts one after another accusing or even defending them


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
on the day when God judges the secret things of people, according to my gospel, throughOr "by" Christ Jesus. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 18
c3content:
and know his will and approve the things that are superior, because you*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("are instructed") which is understood as causal are instructed by the law,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 20
c3content:
an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of the immature, having the embodiment of knowledge and of the truth in the law.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Therefore, the one who teaches someone else, do you not teach yourself? The one who preaches not to steal, do you steal?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 22
c3content:
The one who says not to commit adultery, do you commit adultery? The one who abhors idols, do you rob temples?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Who boast in the law, by the transgression of the law you dishonor God!Or "do you dishonor God?" (a number of translators and interpreters take this phrase as a final rhetorical question; the present translation regards it as a final summary statement to be taken ironically)


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 24
c3content:
For just as it is written, "The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you."A quotation from Isa 52:5 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 25
c3content:
For circumcision is of value if you do the law, but if you should be a transgressor of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Therefore, if the uncircumcised person follows the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be credited for circumcision?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And the uncircumcised person by nature who carries out the law will judge you who, though provided with {the precise written code}Literally "the letter" and circumcision are a transgressor of the law.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 28
c3content:
For the Jew is not {one outwardly}Literally "in the open", nor is circumcision {outwardly}Literally "in the open", in the flesh.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But the Jew {is one inwardly}Literally "in secret", and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter, whose praise is not from people but from God. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
{What is the result}Literally "for what" if some refused to believe? Their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? God, who inflicts wrath, is not unjust, is he? (I am speaking according to a human perspective.)


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
But if by my lying, the truth of God abounded to his glory, why am I also still condemned as a sinner?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
And why not (as we are slandered, and as some affirm that we say), "Let us do evil, in order that good may come of it? TheirLiterally "whose" condemnation is just! 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 9
c3content:
What then? Do we have an advantage? Not at all. For we have already charged both Jews and Greeks are all under sin,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 12
c3content:
All have turned aside together; they have become worthless; There is no one who practices kindness; there is not even one.Verses 10-12 are a quotation from Ps 14:1-3


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Their throat is an opened grave; they deceive with their tongues; the venom of asps is under their lips,A quotation from Ps 5:9 and Ps 140:3


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those under the law, in order that every mouth may be closed and the whole world may become accountable to God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For by the works of the law {no person will be declared righteous}Literally "all flesh will not be declared righteous" before him, for through the law comes knowledge of sin. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 21
c3content:
But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified about by the law and the prophets--


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 22
c3content:
that is, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus ChristOr "through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ" to all who believe. For there is no distinction,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 25
c3content:
whom God made publicly available as the mercy seatOr "as the place of propitiation" through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness, because of the passing over of previously committed sins,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 26
c3content:
in the forbearance of God, for the demonstration of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just and the one who justifies the person by faithOr "by Jesus' faithfulness" in Jesus. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 27
c3content:
Therefore, where is boasting? It has been excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a lawOr "a principle" of faith.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 29
c3content:
Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, also of the Gentiles,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 30
c3content:
since God is one, who will justify {those who are circumcised}Literally "circumcision" by faith and {those who are uncircumcised}Literally "uncircumcision" through faith.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For what does the scripture say? "And Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness."A quotation from Gen 15:6


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
But to the one who does not work, but who believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 6
c3content:
just as David also speaks about the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Therefore, is this blessing for {those who are circumcised}Literally "the circumcision", or also for {those who are uncircumcised}Literally "the uncircumcision"? For we say, "Faith was credited to Abraham for righteousness."A quotation from Gen 15:6


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
How then was it credited? While he*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as temporal was {circumcised}Literally "in circumcision" or {uncircumcised}Literally "in uncircumcision"? Not {while circumcised}Literally "in circumcision" but {while uncircumcised}Literally "in uncircumcision"!


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And he received the sign of circumcision as a sealOr "confirmation" of the righteousness by faith which he had {while uncircumcised}Literally "in uncircumcision", so that he could be the father of all who believe {although they are uncircumcised}Literally "through uncircumcision", so that righteousness could be credited to them,Some manuscripts have "could be credited to them also"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 12
c3content:
and the father {of those who are circumcised}Literally "of the circumcision" to those who are not only from the circumcision, but who also follow in the footsteps of the faith of our father Abraham {which he had while uncircumcised}Literally "of the in uncircumcision faith of our father Abraham". 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 13
c3content:
For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants, that he would be heir of the world, was not through the law, but through the righteousness by faith.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Because of this, it is by faith, in order that it may be according to grace, so that the promise may be secure to all the descendants, not only to those of the law, but also to those of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 17
c3content:
(just as it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations")A quotation from Gen 17:5 before God, in whom he believed, the one who makes the dead alive and who calls the things that are not as though they are,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 18
c3content:
who against hope believed in hope, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was said, "so will your descendants be."A quotation from Gen 15:5


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 19
c3content:
And not being weak in faith, he considered his own body as good as dead, Some manuscripts have "already as good as dead" because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("was") which is understood as causal was approximately a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah's womb.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And he did not waver in unbelief at the promise of God, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 24
c3content:
but also for the sake of us to whom it is going to be credited, to those who believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 25
c3content:
who was handed over on account of our trespasses, and was raised up in the interest of our justification.Or "vindication"; or "acquittal" 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Therefore, because we*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have been declared righteous") which is understood as causal have been declared righteous by faith, we haveAlthough a number of important manuscripts read the subjunctive mood here ("let us have"), almost all English versions prefer the indicative mood ("we have") which is supported by many other manuscripts peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 2
c3content:
through whom also we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 3
c3content:
And not only this, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as causal know that affliction produces patient endurance,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 5
c3content:
and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 6
c3content:
For while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were") which is understood as temporal we were still helpless, yet at the proper time Christ died for the ungodly.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 7
c3content:
For only rarely will someone die on behalf of a righteous person (for on behalf of a good person possibly someone might even dare to die),


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 8
c3content:
but God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were") which is understood as temporal we were still sinners, Christ died for us.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Therefore, by much more, because we*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have been declared righteous") which is understood as causal have been declared righteous now by his blood, we will be saved through him from the wrath.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For if, while we*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were") which is understood as temporal were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, by much more, having been reconciled, we will be saved by his life.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And not only this, but also we are boasting in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Because of this, just as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death spread to all people because all sinned.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 13
c3content:
For until the law, sin was in the world, but sin is not charged to one's account when there*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as temporal is no law.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But death reigned from Adam until Moses even over those who did not sin in the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who is to come.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 15
c3content:
{But the gift is not like the trespass}Literally "but not like the trespass so also the gift", for if by the trespass of the one, the many died, by much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, multiply to the many.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 16
c3content:
And the gift is not as through the one who sinned, for on the one hand, judgment from the one sin led to condemnation, but the gift, from many trespasses, led to justification.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For if by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through the one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Consequently therefore, as through one trespass came condemnation to all people, so also through one righteous deed came justification of life to all people.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 19
c3content:
For just as through the disobedience of the one man, the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one, the many will be made righteous.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Now the law came in as a side issue, in order that the trespass could increase, but where sin increased, grace was present in greater abundance,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 21
c3content:
so that just as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Therefore we have been buried with him through baptism into death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so also we may live {a new way of life}Literally "in newness of life".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For if we have become identified with him in the likeness of his death, certainly also we will be identified with him in the likenessThe elliptical phrase "identified with him in the likeness" has been supplied in the translation for clarity of his resurrection,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 6
c3content:
knowing this, that our old man was crucified together with him, in order that the body of sin may be done away with, that we may no longer be enslaved to sin.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 9
c3content:
knowing that Christ, because he*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("has been raised") which is understood as causal has been raised from the dead, is going to die no more, death no longer being master over him.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For that death he died, he died to sin once and never again, but that life he lives, he lives to God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
and do not present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead, and your members to God as instruments of righteousness.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Do you not know that to whomever you present yourselves as slaves for obedience, you are slaves to whomever you obey, whether sin, leading to death, or obedience, leading to righteousness?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 17
c3content:
But thanks be to God that you were slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart the pattern of teaching to which you were entrusted,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 19
c3content:
(I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh.) For just as you presented your members as slaves to immorality and lawlessness, leading to lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, leading to sanctification.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Therefore what sort of fruit did you have then, about which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 22
c3content:
But now, having been set free from sin and having been enslaved to God, you have your fruit leading to sanctification, and its end is eternal life.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 23
c3content:
For the compensation due sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Or do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law is master of a person for as long a time as he lives?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
For the married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of the husband.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 3
c3content:
Therefore as a result, if she belongs to another man while*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is living") which is understood as temporal her husband is living, she will be called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is not an adulteress if she*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("belongs") which is understood as conditional belongs to another man.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 4
c3content:
So then, my brothers, you also were brought to death with respect to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to the one who was raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For when we were in the flesh, sinful desires were working through the law in our members, to bear fruit for death.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But now we have been released from the law, because we*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have died") which is understood as causal have died to that by which we were bound, so that we may serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter of the law. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 7
c3content:
What then shall we say? Is the law sin? May it never be! But I would not have known sin except through the law, for I would not have known covetousness if the law had not said, "Do not covet."A quotation from Exod 20:17; Deut 5:21


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin is dead.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 9
c3content:
And I was alive once, apart from the law, but when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal the commandment came, sin sprang to life


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 10
c3content:
and I died, and this commandment which was to lead to life was found with respect to me to lead to death.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Therefore, did that which is good become death to me? May it never be! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be recognized as sin, producing death through what is good for me, in order that sin might become sinful to an extraordinary degree through the commandment.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, {sold into slavery to sin}Literally "sold under sin".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 15
c3content:
For what I am doing I do not understand, because what I want to do, this I do not practice, but what I hate, this I do.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 18
c3content:
For I know that good does not live in me, that is, in my flesh. For the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But if what I do not want to do, this I am doing, I am no longer the one doing it, but sin that lives in me. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Consequently, I find the principle with me, the one who wants to do good, that evil is present with me.Or "in me"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 23
c3content:
but I observe another law in my members, at war with the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that exists in my members.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Thanks beSome manuscripts have "But thanks be" to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself with my mind am enslaved to the law of God, but with my flesh I am enslaved to the law of sin. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For what was impossible for the law, in that it was weak through the flesh, God did. By*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sending") which is understood as means sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 4
c3content:
in order that the requirement of the law would be fulfilled in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For those who are living according to the flesh are intent on the things of the flesh, but those who are living according to the Spirit are intent on the things of the Spirit.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 7
c3content:
because the mindset of the flesh is enmity toward God, for it is not subjected to the law of God, for it is not able to do so,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, this person {does not belong to him}Literally "is not of him".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And if the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, the one who raised Christ JesusSome manuscripts omit "Jesus" from the dead will also make alive your mortal bodies through his Spirit who lives in you. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 13
c3content:
For if you live according to the flesh, you are going to die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 15
c3content:
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, "Abba!"Abba" means "father" in Aramaic Father!"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 17
c3content:
and if children, also heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer together with him so that we may also be glorified together with him. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 18
c3content:
For I consider that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 20
c3content:
For the creation has been subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of the one who subjected it, in hope


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 21
c3content:
that the creation itself also will be set free from its servility to decay, into the glorious freedom of the children of God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Not only this, but we ourselves also, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves while we*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("await eagerly") which is understood as temporal await eagerly our adoption, the redemption of our body.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And likewise also, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as one ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with unexpressed groanings.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And the one who searches our hearts knows what the mindset of the Spirit is, because he intercedes on behalf of the saints according to the will of God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 28
c3content:
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 29
c3content:
because those whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brothers.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 30
c3content:
And those whom he predestined, these he also called, and those whom he called, these he also justified, and those whom he justified, these he also glorified. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not also, together with him, freely give us all things?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 34
c3content:
Who is the one who condemns? ChristSome manuscripts have "Christ Jesus" is the one who died, and more than that, who was raised, who is also at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 35
c3content:
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will affliction or distress or persecution or hunger or lack of sufficient clothing or danger or the sword?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 38
c3content:
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 39
c3content:
nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 1
c3content:
I am telling the truth in Christ--I am not lying; my conscience bears witness to me in the Holy Spirit--


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For I could wish myself to be accursed from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my fellow countrymen according to the flesh,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 4
c3content:
who are Israelites, to whom belong the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the temple service, and the promises,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 5
c3content:
to whom belong the patriarchs, and from whom is the Christ according to human descent, who is God over all, blessed {forever}Literally "for eternity"! Amen. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But it is not as if the word of God had failed. For not all those who are descended from Israel are truly Israel,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 7
c3content:
nor are they all children because they are descendants of Abraham, but "In Isaac will your descendants be named."A quotation from Gen 21:12


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 8
c3content:
That is, it is not the children {by human descent}Literally "of the flesh" who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as descendants.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For the statement of the promise is this: "At this time I will return and {Sarah will have}Literally "there will be to Sarah" a son."A quotation from Gen 18:10, 14


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 10
c3content:
And not only this, but also when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("having conception" = "conceived") which is understood as temporal Rebecca conceived children by one man,Or perhaps "by one act of sexual intercourse" Isaac our father--


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 11
c3content:
for although they*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("been born") which is understood as concessive had not yet been born, or done anything good or evil, in order that the purpose of God according to election might remain,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 12
c3content:
not by works but by the one who calls--it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger,"A quotation from Gen 25:23


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 14
c3content:
What then shall we say? There is no injustice with God, is there?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here May it never be!


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 15
c3content:
For to Moses he says, "I will have mercy on whomever I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I have compassion."A quotation from Exod 33:19


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Consequently therefore, {it does not depend on the}Literally "not of the" one who wills or on the one who runs, but on God who shows mercy.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For the scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very reason I have raised you up, so that I may demonstrate my power in you, and so that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."A quotation from Exod 9:16


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Therefore you will say to me, "Why then does he still find fault? For who has resistedOr "who resists" his will?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 20
c3content:
On the contrary, O man, who are you who answers back to God? Will what is molded say to the one who molded it, "Why did you make me like this"?A quotation from Isa 29:16; 45:9


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Or does the potter not have authority over the clay, to make from the same lump a vessel that is for {honorable use}Literally "honor" and one that is for {ordinary use}Literally "dishonor"?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 22
c3content:
And what if God, wanting to demonstrate his wrath and to make known his power, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And he did so*The words "he did so" are not in the Greek text, but are an understood repetition from the previous clause in order that he could make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy that he prepared beforehand for glory,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 26
c3content:
And it will be in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"A quotation from Hos 1:10


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 28
c3content:
{for the Lord will execute his sentence thoroughly and decisively}Literally "for the Lord will act, closing the account and cutting short" upon the earth."A paraphrased quotation from Isa 10:22-23


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 30
c3content:
What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness--even the righteousness that is by faith.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 32
c3content:
Why that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if by works. They stumbled over the {stone that causes people to stumble}Literally "stone of stumbling",


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For ignoring the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own,Some manuscripts have "their own righteousness" they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For Moses writes about the righteousness that is from the law: "The person who does thisSome manuscripts explicitly state "these things" will live by it."A quotation from Lev 18:5Some manuscripts have "them"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 6
c3content:
But the righteousness from faith speaks like this: "Do not say in your heart,A quotation from Deut 9:4 'Who will ascend into heaven?'"A quotation from Deut 30:12 (that is, to bring Christ down),


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 7
c3content:
or "Who will descend into the abyss?"A quotation from Deut 30:13 (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But what does it say? "The word is near to you, in your mouth and in your heart"A quotation from Deut 30:14 (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim),


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 9
c3content:
thatOr "because" if you confess with your mouth "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For with the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 11
c3content:
For the scripture says, "Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame."A quotation from Isa 28:16


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 12
c3content:
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who is rich to all who call upon him.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 14
c3content:
How then will they call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how will they believe in him about whom they have not heard? And how will they hear about him without one who preaches to them?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 15
c3content:
And how will they preach, unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "How timely are the feet of those who bring good news of good things."A quotation from Isa 52:7; Nah 1:15


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 16
c3content:
But not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"A quotation from Isa 53:1


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 18
c3content:
But I say, they have not heard, have they?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here On the contrary, 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But I say, Israel did not know, did they?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here First, Moses says, 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Therefore I say, God has not rejected his people, has he?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here May it never be! For I also am an Israelite, from the descendants of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 2
c3content:
God has not rejected his people, whom he foreknew! Or do you not know, in the passage about*The words "the passage about" are not in the Greek text, but are supplied for clarity Elijah, what the scripture says--how he appeals to God against Israel?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 3
c3content:
"Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have torn down your altars, and I alone am left, and they are seeking my life!"A quotation from 1 Kgs 19:10, 14


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 4
c3content:
But what does the divine response say to him? "I have left for myself seven thousand peopleOr perhaps "males," referring to men only who have not bent the knee to Baal."A quotation from 1 Kgs 19:18


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 5
c3content:
So in this way also at the present time, there is a remnant {selected by grace}Literally "according to selection of grace".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 7
c3content:
What then? What Israel was searching for, this it did not obtain. But the elect obtained it, and the rest were hardened,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 10
c3content:
let their eyes be darkened so that they do not see, and cause their backs to bend {continually}Literally "throughout everything"."A quotation from Ps 69:22-23


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 11
c3content:
I say then, they did not stumble so that they fell, did they?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here May it never be! But by their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles, in order to provoke them to jealousy.*The words "to jealousy" are not in the Greek text, but are supplied for clarity


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 12
c3content:
And if their trespass means riches for the world and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness mean? 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Therefore, inasmuch as I am apostle to the Gentiles, I promote my ministry,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 15
c3content:
For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean except life from the dead?


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Now if the first fruits are holy, so also is the whole batch of dough, and if the root is holy, so also are the branches. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although you*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were") which is understood as concessive were a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them and became a sharer of the root of the olive tree's richness,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 18
c3content:
do not boast against the branches. But if you boast against them, you do not support the root, but the root supports you.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant thoughts, but be afraid.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 21
c3content:
For if God did not spare the {natural}Literally "according to nature" branches, neither will he spare you.Some manuscripts have "perhaps he will not spare you either"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 22
c3content:
See, then, the kindness and severity of God: severity upon those who have fallen, but upon you the kindness of God--if you continue in his kindness, for otherwise you also will be cut off.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 23
c3content:
And those also, if they do not persist in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God is able to graft them in again.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 24
c3content:
For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these who are {natural branches}Literally "by nature" be grafted into their own olive tree? 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 25
c3content:
For I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you will not be wise {in your own sight},Literally "in yourselves" that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 27
c3content:
And this is the covenant from me with themA quotation from Isa 59:20-21 when I take away their sins."A quotation from Isa 27:9; Jer 31:33-34


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 28
c3content:
With respect to the gospel, they are enemies for your sake, but with respect to election, they are dearly loved for the sake of the fathers.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 30
c3content:
For just as you formerly were disobedient to God, but now have been shown mercy because of the disobedience of these,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 31
c3content:
so also these have now been disobedient for your mercy, in order that they also may now be shown mercy.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 11
c2verse: 33
c3content:
Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how incomprehensible are his ways!


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Therefore I exhort you, brothers, through the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone who is among you not to think more highly of yourself than what one ought to think, but to think {sensibly}Literally "so as to be sensible", as God has apportioned a measure of faith to each one.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 5
c3content:
in the same way we who are many are one body in Christ, and {individually}Literally "with respect to one" members of one another,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 6
c3content:
but having different gifts according to the grace given to us: if it is prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith;


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 8
c3content:
if it is one who exhorts, by exhortation; one who gives, with sincerity; one who leads, with diligence; one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Think the same thing toward one another; {do not think arrogantly}Literally "think not the arrogant", but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise {in your own sight}Literally "in the sight of yourselves".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Do not take revenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay,"A quotation from Deut 32:35 says the Lord.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 12
c2verse: 20
c3content:
But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("doing") which is understood as means doing this, you will heap up coals of fire upon his head."A quotation from Prov 25:21-22


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except by God, and those that exist are put in place by God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 2
c3content:
So then, the one who resists authority resists the ordinance which is from God, and those who resist will receive condemnation on themselves.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For rulers are not a cause of terror for a good deed, but for bad conduct. So do you want not to be afraid of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from it,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 4
c3content:
for it is God's servant to you for what is good. But if you do what is bad, be afraid, because it does not bear the sword to no purpose. For it is God's servant, the one who avenges for punishment on the one who does what is bad.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 6
c3content:
For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authoritiesLiterally "they" are servants of God, busily engaged in this very thing.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Pay to everyone what is owed: pay taxes to whom taxes are due; pay customs duties to whom customs duties are due; pay respect to whom respect is due; pay honor to whom honor is due.Due to the very compressed style in this verse, many words must be supplied to make sense in English 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another, for the one who loves someone else has fulfilled the law.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, you shall not commit murder, you shall not steal, you shall not covet,"A quotation from Exod 20:13-15, 17; Deut 5:17-19, 21 and if there is any other commandment, are summed up in this statement: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."A quotation from Lev 19:18


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And do this because you*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as causal know the time, that it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we believed.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 12
c3content:
The night is far gone, and the day has drawn near. Therefore let us throw offSome manuscripts have "let us lay aside" the deeds of darkness and put on the weapons of light.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 13
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Let us live decently, as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and licentiousness, not in strife and jealousy.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 3
c3content:
The one who eats must not despise the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat must not judge the one who eats, because God has accepted him.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Who are you, who passes judgment on the domestic slave belonging to someone else? To his own master he stands or falls, and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 5
c3content:
One personSome manuscripts have "For one person" prefers one day over another day, and another person regards every day alike. Each one must be fully convinced in his own mind.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 6
c3content:
The one who is intent on the day is intent on it for the Lord, and the one who eats eats for the Lord, because he is thankful to God, and the one who does not eat does not eat for the Lord, and he is thankful to God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 8
c3content:
For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For Christ died and became alive again for this reason, in order that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 10
c3content:
But why do you judge your brother? Or also, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 12
c3content:
SoSome manuscripts have "So then," each one of us will give an account concerning himself.Some manuscripts have "an account concerning himself to God" 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Therefore, let us no longer pass judgment on one another, but rather decide this: not to place a cause for stumbling or a temptation before a brother.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 14
c3content:
I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean of itself, except to the one who considers something to be unclean; to that person it is unclean.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 15
c3content:
For if because of food, your brother is grieved, you are no longer living according to love. Do not destroy by your food that person for whom Christ died.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 19
c3content:
So then, let us pursue {what promotes peace}Literally "the things of peace" and {what edifies one another}Literally "the things of edification toward one another".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Do not destroy the work of God on account of food. All things are clean, but it is wrong for the person {who eats and stumbles in the process}Literally "who eats with stumbling".


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 21
c3content:
It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine or to do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is weakened.Some manuscripts omit "or is offended or is weakened"


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 22
c3content:
The faith that you have, have with respect to yourself before God. Blessed is the one who does not pass judgment on himself by what he approves.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 14
c2verse: 23
c3content:
But the one who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not do so from faith, and everything that is not from faith is sin. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For even Christ did not please himself, but just as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."A quotation from Ps 69:9


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 4
c3content:
For whatever was written beforehand was written for our instruction, in order that through patient endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Now may the God of patient endurance and of encouragement grant you {to be in agreement}Literally "to think the same" with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 8
c3content:
For I say, Christ has become a servant of the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 14
c3content:
Now I myself also am convinced about you, my brothers, that you yourselves also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to instruct one another.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But I have written to you more boldly on some points, so as to remind you again because of the grace that has been given to me by God,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 16
c3content:
with the result that I am a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving the gospel of God as a priest, in order that the offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 18
c3content:
For I will not dare to speak about anything except that which Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 19
c3content:
by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit,Some manuscripts have "of the Spirit of God" so that from Jerusalem and traveling around as far as Illyricum I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And so, having as my ambition to proclaim the gospel where Christ has not been named, in order that I will not build on the foundation belonging to someone else,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 23
c3content:
and now, no longer having a place in these regions, but having a desire for many years to come to you


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 24
c3content:
whenever I travel to Spain. For I hope while I*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("passing through") which is understood as temporal am passing through to see you and to be sent on my way by you, whenever I have first enjoyed your company for a while.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 26
c3content:
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 27
c3content:
For they were pleased to do so, and they are obligated to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they ought also to serve them in material things.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 28
c3content:
Therefore, after I*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have accomplished") which is understood as temporal have accomplished this and sealed this fruit for delivery to them, I will depart by way of you for Spain,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 29
c3content:
and I know that when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("come") which is understood as temporal come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 30
c3content:
Now I exhort you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to contend along with me in your prayers on my behalf to God,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 15
c2verse: 31
c3content:
that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is also a servantOr "a deaconess"; some interpreters understand this term to refer to a specific office (deacon/deaconess) which Phoebe held in the local church at Cenchrea of the church in Cenchrea,


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 2
c3content:
in order that you may welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever task she may have need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, even me myself. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 4
c3content:
who risked their own necks for my life, for which not only I am thankful, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 5
c3content:
also greetThe verb is supplied as an understood repetition from v. 3 the church in their house. Greet Epenetus my dear friend, who is {the first convert}Literally "the first fruits" of Asia for Christ.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Greet Andronicus and Junia,Or "Junias," the masculine form of the same name my compatriotsOr "relatives" and my fellow prisoners, who are well known toOr "are outstanding among" the apostles, who were also in Christ before me.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Greet Herodion my compatriot.Or "relative" Greet those of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, the laborers in the Lord. Greet Persis, the dear friend who {has worked hard}Literally "has labored much" in the Lord.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Now I exhort you, brothers, to look out for those who cause dissensions and temptations contrary to the teaching which you learned, and stay away from them.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 18
c3content:
For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own stomach, and by smooth speech and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 19
c3content:
For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, and I want you to be wise toward what is good, but innocent toward what is evil.


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 20
c3content:
And in a short time the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus ChristSome manuscripts omit "Christ" be with you. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my compatriots.Or "relatives" 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 23
c3content:
Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus the city treasurer greets you, and Quartus the brother. 


c0book: Rom
c1chapter: 16
c2verse: 24
c3content:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.Some manuscripts include vv. 25-27, "25 Now to the one who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for eternal ages, 26 but now has been revealed, and through the prophetic scriptures has been made known according to the command of the eternal God, resulting in obedience of faith to all the Gentiles, 27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for eternity. Amen." 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 2
c3content:
to the church of God sanctified in Christ Jesus that is in Corinth,Some manuscripts have "to the church of God that is in Corinth, sanctified in Christ Jesus" called to be saints, together with all those who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, their Lord*Here "Lord" must be supplied to indicate the referent; otherwise this could be understood as "their place and ours" and ours.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 4
c3content:
I give thanks to my God always concerning you, because of the grace of God which was given to you in Christ Jesus,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 5
c3content:
that*Or "because"; the conjunction either (1) introduces a content clause ("that") giving the content of Paul's thanks, or (2) introduces a causal clause ("because") giving the reason for Paul's thanks in everything you were made rich in him, in all speech and all knowledge,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 7
c3content:
so that you do not lack in any spiritual gift as you*Here "as" is supplied as a component of the participle ("eagerly await") which is understood as temporal eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Now I exhort you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all say the same thing and there not be divisions among you, and that you be made complete in the same mind and with the same purpose.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 11
c3content:
For it has been made clear to me concerning you, my brothers, by {Chloe's people}Literally "those of Chloe", that there are quarrels among you.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 12
c3content:
But I say this, that each of you is saying, "I am with Paul," and "I am with Apollos," and "I am with Cephas," and "I am with Christ."


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 14
c3content:
I give thanksSome manuscripts have "I give thanks to God" that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 16
c3content:
(Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Beyond that I do not know if I baptized anyone else.)


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to proclaim the gospel, not with {clever speech}Literally "wisdom of word", lest the cross of Christ be emptied. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 18
c3content:
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 20
c3content:
Where is the wise person? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 21
c3content:
For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 24
c3content:
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 25
c3content:
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,Literally "man" and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.Literally "man" 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 26
c3content:
For consider your calling, brothers, that not many were wise according to human standards,Literally "according to flesh" not many were powerful, not many were well born.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But the foolish things of the world God chose in order that he might put to shame the wise, and the weak things of the world God chose in order that he might put to shame the strong,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 28
c3content:
and the insignificant of the world, and the despised, God chose, the things that are not, in order that he might abolish the things that are,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 30
c3content:
But from him you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 1
c2verse: 31
c3content:
so that, just as it is written, "The one who boasts, let him boast in the Lord."A quotation from Jer 9:24 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And I, when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("came") which is understood as temporal came to you, brothers, did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimonySome manuscripts have "mystery" of God.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 4
c3content:
and my speech and my preaching were not with the persuasivenessSome manuscripts have "with persuasive words" of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and power,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but wisdom not of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 7
c3content:
but we speak the hidden wisdom of God in a mystery, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 8
c3content:
which none of the rulers of this age knew. For if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 10
c3content:
ForSome manuscripts have "But to us God has revealed them" to us God has revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 11
c3content:
For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man that is in him? Thus also no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, in order that we may know the things freely given to us by God,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 13
c3content:
things which we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things to spiritual people.Or "in spiritual words"


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 14
c3content:
But the natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he is not able to understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 2
c2verse: 16
c3content:
"For who has known the mind of the Lord; who has advised him?"A quotation from Isa 40:13 But we have the mind of Christ. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 1
c3content:
And I, brothers, was not able to speak to you as to spiritual people, but as to fleshly people, as to infants in Christ.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 2
c3content:
I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, for you were not yet able to eat it. But now you are still not able,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 3
c3content:
for you are still fleshly. For where there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and do you not live like unregenerate people?That is, like people who do not possess the Spirit at all


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 4
c3content:
For whenever anyone says, "I am with Paul," and another, "I am with Apollos," are you not merely human? 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Therefore, what is Apollos and what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, and to each as the Lord gave.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 7
c3content:
So then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who is causing it to grow.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one, but each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 10
c3content:
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But each one must direct his attention to how he is building upon it.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 13
c3content:
the work of each one will become evident. For the day will reveal it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the work of each one, of what sort it is.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 15
c3content:
If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, but so as through fire. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 17
c3content:
If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy this one. For God's temple is holy, which you are. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks himself to be wise among you in this age, let him become a fool, in order that he may become wise.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 19
c3content:
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it is written, "The one who catches the wise in their craftiness,"A quotation from Job 5:13


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 20
c3content:
and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile."A quotation from Ps 94:11


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 3
c2verse: 22
c3content:
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come, all things are yours,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 3
c3content:
But to me it is a very little matter that I be judged by you or by a human court,Literally "day" but I do not even judge myself.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 4
c3content:
For I am conscious of nothing against myself, but not by this am I vindicated. But the one who judges me is the Lord.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Therefore do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord should come, who will both enlighten the hidden things of darkness and will reveal the counsels of hearts, and then praise will come to each one from God. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Now I have applied these things, brothers, to myself and Apollos for your sake, in order that in us you may learn not to go beyond what is written, lest someone be inflated with pride on behalf of one person against the other.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 7
c3content:
For who concedes you superiority? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if indeed you received it, why do you boast as if you*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("receive") which is understood as conditional did not receive it?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 8
c3content:
Already you are satiated! Already you are rich! Apart from us you reign as kings! And would that indeed you reigned as kings, in order that we also might reign as kings with you!


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as condemned to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to people.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 10
c3content:
We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are prudent in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, but we are dishonored!


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Until the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty and poorly clothed and roughly treated and homeless,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 12
c3content:
and we toil, working with our own hands. When we are*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("reviled") which is understood as temporal reviled, we bless; when we are*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("persecuted") which is understood as temporal persecuted, we endure;


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 13
c3content:
when we are*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("slandered") which is understood as temporal slandered, we encourage. We have become like the refuse of the world, the offscouring of all things, until now. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 15
c3content:
For if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I fathered you through the gospel.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 17
c3content:
Because of this, I have sent to you Timothy, who is my dear and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere in every church.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 4
c2verse: 19
c3content:
But I am coming to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will know not the talk of the ones who have become arrogant, but the power.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 1
c3content:
It is reported everywhere that there is sexual immorality among you, and sexual immorality of such a kind which does not even exist among the Gentiles, so that someone has the wife of his father.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 2
c3content:
And you are inflated with pride, and should you not rather have mourned, so that the one who has done this deed would be removed from your midst?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 3
c3content:
For although I*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("am absent") which is understood as concessive am absent in body but present in spirit, I have already passed judgment on the one who has done this in this way, as if I*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("were present") which is understood as conditional were present.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 4
c3content:
In the name of our Lord Jesus, when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("are assembled") you are assembled, and my spirit, together with the power of our Lord Jesus,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 5
c3content:
I have decided*The words "I have decided" are implied from the statement "I have already passed judgment" in v. 3 to hand over such a person to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, in order that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Clean out the old leaven in order that you may be a new batch of dough, just as you are unleavened. For Christ our Passover has been sacrificed.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 8
c3content:
So then, let us celebrate the feast, not with the old leaven or with the leaven of wickedness and sinfulness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 10
c3content:
By no means did I mean the sexually immoral people of this world or the greedy people and swindlers or idolaters, since then you would have to depart out of the world.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But now I have written to you not to associate with any so-called brother, if he is a sexually immoral person or a greedy person or an idolater or an abusive person or a drunkard or a swindler--with such a person not even to eat.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 5
c2verse: 13
c3content:
But those outside God will judge. Remove the evil person {from among yourselves}Literally "from you of them". 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Does anyone among you, if he*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("has") which is understood as conditional has a matter against someone else, dare to go to court before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 2
c3content:
Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if by you the world is judged, are you unworthy of the most insignificant courts?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Therefore, if you have courts with regard to ordinary matters, do you seatOr "seat" (imperative); the Greek verb can be either indicative mood or imperative mood by its form these despised people in the church?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 5
c3content:
I say this to your shame. So is there not anyone wise among you who will be able to render a decision between his brothers?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Therefore it is already completely a loss for you that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 9
c3content:
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Neither sexually immoral people, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor passive homosexual partners, nor dominant homosexual partners,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 10
c3content:
nor thieves, nor greedy persons, not drunkards, not abusive persons, not swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 11
c3content:
And some of you were these things, but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord JesusSome manuscripts have "of the Lord Jesus Christ" and by the Spirit of our God. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 12
c3content:
All things are permitted for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are permitted for me, but I will not be controlled by anything.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Food is for the stomach, and the stomach for food, but God will abolish {both of them}Literally "both this and these". Now the body is not for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 15
c3content:
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Therefore, shall I take away the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? May it never be!


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 16
c3content:
Or do you not know that the one who joins himself to a prostitute is one body with her? For it says, "The two will become one flesh."A quotation from Gen 2:24


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a person commits is outside his body, but the one who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 6
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now concerning the things about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to touchI.e., in a sexual sense a woman."


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 2
c3content:
But because of sexual immorality, let each man haveI.e., in the sense of "have sexual relations with" his own wife and let each woman have her own husband.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 4
c3content:
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but her husband does. And likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but his wife does.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Do not defraud one another, except perhaps by agreement, for a time, in order that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and then you should be {together}Literally "at the same" again, lest Satan tempt you because of your lack of self control.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 7
c3content:
I wish all people could be like myself, but each one has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that way. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 9
c3content:
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 11
c3content:
But if indeed she does separate, she must remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Now to the rest I say--not the Lord--if any brother has an unbelieving wife and she consents to live with him, he must not divorce her.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 13
c3content:
And if any wife has an unbelieving husband and he consents to live with her, she must not divorce her husband.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 14
c3content:
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the brother, since otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. The brother or the sister is not bound in such cases. But God has called usSome manuscripts have "you" (plural) in peace.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 16
c3content:
For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 17
c3content:
But to each one as the Lord has apportioned. As God has called each one, thus let him live--and thus I order in all the churches.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Was anyone called after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("being circumcised") which is understood as temporal being circumcised? He must not undo his circumcision. Was anyone called in uncircumcision? He must not become circumcised.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 21
c3content:
Were you called while a slave? Do not let it be a concern to you. But if indeed you are able to become free, rather make use of it.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 22
c3content:
For the one who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord's freedperson. Likewise the one who is called while free is a slave of Christ.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 25
c3content:
Now concerning virgins I do not have a command from the Lord, but I am giving an opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 26
c3content:
Therefore, I consider this to be good because of the impending distress, that it is good for a man to be thus.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 28
c3content:
But if you marry, you have not sinned, and if the virgin marries, she has not sinned. But such people will have affliction in the flesh, and I would spare you.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 29
c3content:
But I say this, brothers: the time is shortened, that from now on even those who have wives should be as if they do not have wives,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 30
c3content:
and those who weep as if they do not weep, and those who rejoice as if they do not rejoice, and those who buy as if they do not possess,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 31
c3content:
and those who make use of the world as if they do not make full use of it. For the present form of this world is passing away. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 32
c3content:
But I want you to be free from care. The unmarried person cares for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 34
c3content:
and he is divided. And the unmarried woman or the virgin cares for the things of the Lord, in order that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But the married woman cares for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 35
c3content:
Now I am saying this for your own benefit, not that I may put a restriction on you, but to promote appropriate and devoted service to the Lord without distraction. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 36
c3content:
But if anyone thinks he is behaving dishonorably concerning his virgin, if she is past her primeOr "if his passions are strong" (it is not clear in context whether this term refers to the man or to the woman) and it ought to be thus, let him do what he wishes. He does not sin. Let them marry.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 37
c3content:
But he who stands firm in his heart, not having necessity, but has authority concerning his own will, and has decided this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin, he will do well.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 38
c3content:
So then, the one who marriesOr perhaps "the one who gives in marriage" his own virgin does well, and the one who does not marry her will do better. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 39
c3content:
A wife is bound for as long a time as her husband lives. But if her husband {dies}Literally "falls asleep", she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only in the Lord.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 7
c2verse: 40
c3content:
But she is happier if she remains thus, according to my opinion--and I think I have the Spirit of God. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Now concerning food sacrificed to idols, we know that "we all have knowledge."Considered by many interpreters to be a slogan used by the Corinthians to justify their behavior Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 4
c3content:
Therefore, concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that "an idol is nothing in the world" and that "there is no God except one."Considered by many interpreters to be slogans used by the Corinthians to justify their behavior


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 5
c3content:
For even if after all there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many gods and many lords, 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 6
c3content:
yet to us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we are for him, and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we are through him.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 7
c3content:
But this knowledge is not in everyone. But some, being accustomed until now to the idol, eat this food as food sacrificed to idols, and their conscience, because it*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as causal is weak, is defiled.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 8
c3content:
But food does not bring us close to God. For neither if we eat do we have more, nor if we do not eat do we lack.Some manuscripts omit "For" and have "Neither if we do not eat do we lack, nor if we do eat do we have more"


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 10
c3content:
For if someone should see you who has knowledge reclining for a meal in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, because it*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("is") which is understood as causal is weak, be strengthened so that he eats the food sacrificed to idols?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 12
c3content:
Now if you*Here "if" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sin") which is understood as conditional sin in this way against the brothers and wound their conscience, which is weak, you sin against Christ.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 8
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Therefore, if food causes my brother to sin, I will never eat meat {forever}Literally "for the age", in order that I may not cause my brother to sin. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 1
c3content:
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 2
c3content:
If to others I am not an apostle, yet indeed I am to you, for you are my seal of apostleship in the Lord.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 5
c3content:
Do we not have the right to take along a sister as wife, like the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 7
c3content:
Who ever serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? WhoSome manuscripts have "Or who" shepherds a flock and does not drinkLiterally "eat" from the milk of the flock?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 8
c3content:
I am not saying these things according to a human perspective. Or does the law not also say these things?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 9
c3content:
For in the law of Moses it is written, "You must not muzzle an ox while it*Here "while" is supplied as a component of the participle ("threshing") which is understood as temporal is threshing."A quotation from Deut 25:4 It is not about oxen God is concerned, is it?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 10
c3content:
Or doubtless does he speak {for our sake}Literally "for the sake of us"? For it is written {for our sake}Literally "for the sake of us", because the one who plows ought to plow in hope and the one who threshes ought to do so in hope of a share.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 11
c3content:
If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too great a thing if we reap material things from you?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 12
c3content:
If others share this right over you, do we not do so even more? Yet we have not made use of this right, but we endure all things, in order that we may not cause any hindrance to the gospel of Christ. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Do you not know that those performing the holy services eat the things from the temple, and those attending to the altar have a share with the altar?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 15
c3content:
But I have not made use of any of these rights. And I am not writing these things in order that it may be thus with me. For it would be better to me rather to die than for anyone to deprive me of my reason for boasting.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 16
c3content:
For if I proclaim the gospel, it is not to me a reason for boasting, for necessity is imposed on me. For woe is to me if I do not proclaim the gospel.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 17
c3content:
For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward, but if I do so unwillingly, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 18
c3content:
What then is my reward? That when I*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("proclaim the gospel") which is understood as temporal proclaim the gospel, I may offer the gospel free of charge, in order not to make full use of my right in the gospel. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 19
c3content:
For although I*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("am") which is understood as concessive am free from all people, I have enslaved myself to all, in order that I may gain more.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 20
c3content:
I have become like a Jew to the Jews, in order that I may gain the Jews. To those under the law I became as under the law (although I*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("am") which is understood as concessive myself am not under the law) in order that I may gain those under the law.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 21
c3content:
To those outside the law I became as outside the law (although I*Here "although" is supplied as a component of the participle ("am") which is understood as concessive am not outside the law of God, but subject to the law of Christ) in order that I may gain those outside the law.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 22
c3content:
To the weak I became weak, in order that I may gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, in order that by all means I may save some.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 25
c3content:
And everyone who competes exercises self-control in all things. Thus those do so in order that they may receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 9
c2verse: 27
c3content:
But I discipline my body and subjugate it, lest somehow after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("preaching") which is understood as temporal preaching to others, I myself should become disqualified. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 1
c3content:
For I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all went through the sea,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 4
c3content:
and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 6
c3content:
Now these things happened as examples for us, so that we should not be desirers of evil things, just as those also desired them,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 7
c3content:
and not become idolaters, as some of them did, just as it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and stood up to play,"A quotation from Exod 32:6


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 8
c3content:
nor commit sexual immorality, as some of them committed sexual immorality, and twenty-three thousand fell in one day,


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 11
c3content:
Now these things happened to those people as an example, but are written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 13
c3content:
Temptation has not come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will also make a way out together with the temptation, so that you may be able to endure it. 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 16
c3content:
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 18
c3content:
Consider Israel according to the flesh: are not the ones who eat the sacrifices sharers in the altar?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 19
c3content:
Therefore, what am I saying? That food sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 20
c3content:
No, but that the things which they sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to become sharers with demons.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 21
c3content:
You are not able to drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You are not able to share the table of the Lord and the table of demons.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 22
c3content:
Or are we attempting to provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than he is, are we?*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here 


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 23
c3content:
All things are permitted, but not all things are profitable. All things are permitted, but not all things build up.


c0book: 1Cor
c1chapter: 10
c2verse: 24
c3content:
Let no one seek {his own good}Literally "the - of himself"; "good" is implied but the good of the other.


