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Acts 22

Acts 22:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
why
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
tarriest thou
mello (Greek #3195)
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
KJV usage: about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
Pronounce: mel'-lo
Origin: a strengthened form of 3199 (through the idea of expectation)
? arise
anistemi (Greek #450)
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
KJV usage: arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).
Pronounce: an-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 303 and 2476
, and be baptized
baptizo (Greek #907)
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism
KJV usage: Baptist, baptize, wash.
Pronounce: bap-tid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 911
, 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
washm away
apolouo (Greek #628)
to wash fully, i.e. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively)
KJV usage: wash (away).
Pronounce: ap-ol-oo'-o
Origin: from 575 and 3068
thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
sins
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
hamartia (Greek #266)
a sin (properly abstract)
KJV usage: offence, sin(-ful).
Pronounce: ham-ar-tee'-ah
Origin: from 264
, callingn on
epikaleomai (Greek #1941)
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
KJV usage: appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname.
Pronounce: ep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1909 and 2564
the name
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
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
of the Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
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Heb. 10:22• 22let us approach with true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from a wicked conscience, and our body washed with pure water. (Heb. 10:22)
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1 Peter 3:21• 21which figure also now saveth you, baptism, not a putting away of filth of flesh, but a request of a good conscience toward God through Jesus Christ's resurrection; (1 Peter 3:21)
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Rom. 10:13• 13For everyone whosoever shall call on the name of [the] Lord shall be saved. (Rom. 10:13)
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1 Cor. 1:2• 2to the assembly of God that is in Corinth, c [persons] sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all that call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirs and ours; (1 Cor. 1:2)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Psa. 119:60•  (Psa. 119:60)
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Jer. 8:14•  (Jer. 8:14)
arise.
Acts 2:38• 38And Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized each of you in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)
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Rom. 6:3‑4• 3What, know ye not that as many of us as were baptized unto Christ Jesus were baptized unto his death?
 4We were buried therefore with him by baptism unto death, that as Christ was raised out of [the] dead by the glory of the Father, so also, we should walk in newness of life. (Rom. 6:3‑4)
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1 Cor. 6:11• 11And these things were some of you. But ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus [Christ] and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Cor. 6:11)
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1 Cor. 12:13• 13For by one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, and were all made to drink of one Spirit. (1 Cor. 12:13)
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Gal. 3:27• 27For as many of you as were baptized unto Christ, put on Christ. (Gal. 3:27)
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Titus 3:5• 5not by works in righteousness which we ourselves did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3:5)
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Heb. 10:22• 22let us approach with true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from a wicked conscience, and our body washed with pure water. (Heb. 10:22)
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1 Peter 3:21• 21which figure also now saveth you, baptism, not a putting away of filth of flesh, but a request of a good conscience toward God through Jesus Christ's resurrection; (1 Peter 3:21)
calling.
Acts 2:21• 21And it shall be, whosoever shall call on the name of [the] Lord shall be saved. (Acts 2:21)
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Acts 9:14• 14and here he hath authority from the high priests to bind all that call on thy name. (Acts 9:14)
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Rom. 10:12‑14• 12For there is no difference of Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all [is] rich toward all that call upon him.
 13For everyone whosoever shall call on the name of [the] Lord shall be saved.
 14How then shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? and how believe in him of whom they heard not? and how hear without a preacher? (Rom. 10:12‑14)
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1 Cor. 1:2• 2to the assembly of God that is in Corinth, c [persons] sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all that call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirs and ours; (1 Cor. 1:2)
• Calling on the apostle to have his sins washed away in baptism. Why should this seem hard? It is what baptism always means, though indeed it means yet more, even death to sin, as the apostle himself treats it in Romans 6. (“Acts 22:11-16” by W. Kelly)
• To refuse baptism is to despise the authority of the Lord, as unbelief slights His grace. (“Acts 22:11-16” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And now why lingerest thou? Arise and get baptisedc, and have thy sins washed away, calling on his name.

JND Translation Notes

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c
See Note, 1 Cor. 10.2.

W. Kelly Translation

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And now, why tarriest thou? Arise, and get baptizeda, and have thy sins washed away, calling on hisb name.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Here we have the interesting fact of the terms in which Ananias called him to "get baptized" or submit to baptism. The reason of the departure from the KJV, is an endeavour to express the force of the middle voice, as it is called, in Greek.
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The most ancient MSS. and Versions read "his name," but most read "of the Lord," as in the T. R.