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Acts 20

Acts 20:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
after
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
the uproar
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thorubos (Greek #2351)
a disturbance
KJV usage: tumult, uproar.
Pronounce: thor'-oo-bos
Origin: from the base of 2360
f was ceased
pauo (Greek #3973)
to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
KJV usage: cease, leave, refrain.
Pronounce: pow'-o
Origin: a primary verb ("pause")
, Paul
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
called unto
proskaleomai (Greek #4341)
to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite
KJV usage: call (for, to, unto).
Pronounce: pros-kal-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 4314 and 2564
him the disciples
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
mathetes (Greek #3101)
a learner, i.e. pupil
KJV usage: disciple.
Pronounce: math-ay-tes'
Origin: from 3129
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
embraced
aspazomai (Greek #782)
to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
KJV usage: embrace, greet, salute, take leave.
Pronounce: as-pad'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 1 (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of 4685
them, and departed
exerchomai (Greek #1831)
to issue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Pronounce: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 2064
for to go
poreuomai (Greek #4198)
middle voice from a derivative of the same as 3984; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
Pronounce: por-yoo'-om-ahee
h into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Macedonia
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Makedonia (Greek #3109)
Macedonia, a region of Greece
KJV usage: Macedonia.
Pronounce: mak-ed-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3110
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Acts 19:40• 40For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. (Acts 19:40)
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1 Cor. 16:5• 5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. (1 Cor. 16:5)
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1 Tim. 1:3• 3As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, (1 Tim. 1:3)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-6:  Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.
7-8:  He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.
9-12:  Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.
13-16:  He continues his travels;
17-27:  and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,
28:  commits God's flock to them,
29-31:  warns them of false teachers,
32-35:  commends them to God,
36-38:  prays with them, and departs.
after.
Acts 19:23‑41• 23And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
 24For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
 25Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
 26Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
 27So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
 28And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
 29And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
 30And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
 31And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
 32Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
 33And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
 34But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
 35And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
 36Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
 37For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.
 38Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
 39But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.
 40For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.
 41And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. (Acts 19:23‑41)
embraced.
Acts 20:10,37• 10And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
 37And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, (Acts 20:10,37)
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Acts 21:5‑6• 5And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
 6And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. (Acts 21:5‑6)
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Gen. 48:10• 10Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them. (Gen. 48:10)
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1 Sam. 20:41‑42• 41And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.
 42And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. (1 Sam. 20:41‑42)
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Rom. 16:16• 16Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. (Rom. 16:16)
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1 Cor. 16:20• 20All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. (1 Cor. 16:20)
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2 Cor. 13:12• 12Greet one another with an holy kiss. (2 Cor. 13:12)
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1 Thess. 5:26• 26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. (1 Thess. 5:26)
to go.
Acts 19:21• 21After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. (Acts 19:21)
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1 Cor. 16:5• 5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. (1 Cor. 16:5)
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2 Cor. 7:5• 5For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. (2 Cor. 7:5)
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1 Tim. 1:3• 3As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, (1 Tim. 1:3)
• It would appear from the Epistle to the Corinthians, that the tumultuous meeting in the theater was but one incident of a dangerous crisis at Ephesus. (“Acts 20:1-6” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But after the tumult had ceased, Paul having called the disciples to him and embraced them, went away to go to Macedonia.

W. Kelly Translation

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And after the uproar had ceased, Paul having calleda for the disciples, and exhorted and saluted them, departed to go into Macedonia.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "sent." Most MSS. support "called," but the best "sent."