Acts 20:12
New International Version
The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.

New Living Translation
Meanwhile, the young man was taken home alive and well, and everyone was greatly relieved.

English Standard Version
And they took the youth away alive, and were not a little comforted.

Berean Standard Bible
And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.

Berean Literal Bible
Then they brought the boy alive, and were not just a little comforted.

King James Bible
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

New King James Version
And they brought the young man in alive, and they were not a little comforted.

New American Standard Bible
They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted.

NASB 1995
They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted.

NASB 1977
And they took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they took away the boy alive, and were not a little comforted.

Amplified Bible
They took the boy [Eutychus] home alive, and were greatly comforted and encouraged.

Christian Standard Bible
They brought the boy home alive and were greatly comforted.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They brought the boy home alive and were greatly comforted.

American Standard Version
And they brought the lad alive, and were not a little comforted.

Contemporary English Version
Then the followers took the young man home alive and were very happy.

English Revised Version
And they brought the lad alive, and were not a little comforted.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people took the boy home. They were greatly relieved that he was alive.

Good News Translation
They took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.

International Standard Version
They took the young man away alive and were greatly relieved.

Majority Standard Bible
And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.

NET Bible
They took the boy home alive and were greatly comforted.

New Heart English Bible
They brought the boy in alive, and were greatly comforted.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Weymouth New Testament
They had taken the lad home alive, and were greatly comforted.

World English Bible
They brought the boy in alive, and were greatly comforted.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they brought up the boy alive, and were comforted in no ordinary measure.

Berean Literal Bible
Then they brought the boy alive, and were not just a little comforted.

Young's Literal Translation
and they brought up the lad alive, and were comforted in no ordinary measure.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they brought the child living, and were not little comforted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they brought the youth alive, and were not a little comforted.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now they had brought the boy in alive, and they were more than a little consoled.

New American Bible
And they took the boy away alive and were immeasurably comforted.

New Revised Standard Version
Meanwhile they had taken the boy away alive and were not a little comforted.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they carried away the young man alive, and rejoiced over him exceedingly.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they brought the youth alive, and they rejoiced over him greatly.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Godbey New Testament
And they led up the boy alive, and were comforted exceedingly.

Haweis New Testament
And they brought the lad alive, and were comforted exceedingly.

Mace New Testament
but the young man was brought in alive and well, to the joy of the whole assembly. As for us, we embark'd, and sail'd to Assos,

Weymouth New Testament
They had taken the lad home alive, and were greatly comforted.

Worrell New Testament
And they brought the boy alive, and were comforted in no ordinary measure.

Worsley New Testament
And they brought in the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eutychus Revived at Troas
11Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. 12And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive. 13We went on ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, where we were to take Paul aboard. He had arranged this because he was going there on foot.…

Cross References
1 Kings 17:22
And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

2 Kings 4:35
Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.

Luke 7:15
And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

John 11:43-44
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.

Mark 5:41-42
Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.

Matthew 9:25
After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.

Luke 8:54-55
But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” / Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat.

John 5:21
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.

Romans 8:11
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

2 Corinthians 1:9-10
Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Ephesians 2:5
made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

Colossians 2:13
When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses,

Hebrews 11:35
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

Revelation 1:18
the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.


Treasury of Scripture

And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

they.

Acts 20:10
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.

were.

Isaiah 40:1
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

2 Corinthians 1:4
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Ephesians 6:22
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

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Acts 20
1. Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.
7. He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.
9. Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.
13. Paul continues his travels;
17. and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,
28. commits God's flock to them,
29. warns them of false teachers,
32. commends them to God,
36. prays with them, and departs.














And the people
This phrase refers to the community of believers gathered in Troas. In the early church, the community was central to the life of believers, reflecting the communal nature of the early Christian movement. The Greek word for "people" here is "λαός" (laos), which often denotes a group united by common beliefs or heritage. This highlights the collective experience and shared faith of the early Christians, emphasizing the importance of community in the Christian life.

were greatly relieved
The Greek word used here is "παρακαλέω" (parakaleo), which can mean to comfort, encourage, or console. This word choice suggests a deep emotional response from the people, indicating that their relief was not just a simple reaction but a profound sense of comfort and encouragement. This reflects the compassion and empathy that should characterize Christian communities, as they support one another through trials and rejoice together in God's deliverance.

to take the boy home alive
The phrase "take the boy home alive" is a testament to the miraculous power of God at work through the apostle Paul. The Greek word for "alive" is "ζων" (zon), which underscores the restoration of life, a theme central to the Christian message of resurrection and new life in Christ. This miracle serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty over life and death and His ability to restore and renew. It also points to the hope of eternal life that believers have through Jesus Christ, reinforcing the message of the Gospel that life triumphs over death.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[the people] {were} greatly
μετρίως (metriōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3357: Moderately, greatly, exceedingly. Adverb from a derivative of metron; moderately, i.e. Slightly.

relieved
παρεκλήθησαν (pareklēthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

to take
ἤγαγον (ēgagon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 71: A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

boy
παῖδα (paida)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3816: Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.

[home] alive.
ζῶντα (zōnta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.


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