Acts 13:52
New International Version
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

New Living Translation
And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

English Standard Version
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Berean Standard Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Berean Literal Bible
and the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

King James Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

New King James Version
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

New American Standard Bible
And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

NASB 1995
And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

NASB 1977
And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Amplified Bible
And the disciples were continually filled [throughout their hearts and souls] with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Christian Standard Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

American Standard Version
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Contemporary English Version
But the Lord's followers in Antioch were very happy and were filled with the Holy Spirit.

English Revised Version
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Meanwhile, the disciples [in Antioch] continued to be full of joy and the Holy Spirit.

Good News Translation
The believers in Antioch were full of joy and the Holy Spirit.

International Standard Version
Meanwhile, the disciples continued to be full of joy and the Holy Spirit.

Majority Standard Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

NET Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

New Heart English Bible
The disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Weymouth New Testament
and as for the disciples, they were more and more filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

World English Bible
The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Berean Literal Bible
and the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Young's Literal Translation
and the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the disciples were filled with joy, and the Holy Spirit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The disciples were likewise filled with gladness and with the Holy Spirit.

New American Bible
The disciples were filled with joy and the holy Spirit.

New Revised Standard Version
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Spirit.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the disciples were filled with joy and The Spirit of Holiness.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Godbey New Testament
And the disciples were filled with joy, and the Holy Ghost.

Haweis New Testament
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

Mace New Testament
and the disciples were filled with joy, and with the holy spirit.

Weymouth New Testament
and as for the disciples, they were more and more filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Worrell New Testament
And the disciples were being filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Worsley New Testament
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the holy Spirit.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Gentiles Ask to Hear the Gospel
51So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. 52And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Cross References
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Luke 10:21
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 6:10
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.

Isaiah 12:3
With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,


Treasury of Scripture

And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

were.

Acts 2:46
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

with the.

Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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Acts 13
1. Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.
6. Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.
13. Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.
42. The Gentiles believe;
44. but the Jews talked abusively against Paul,
46. whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.
50. The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.














And the disciples
The term "disciples" refers to the followers of Jesus Christ, specifically those who were committed to learning from the apostles and spreading the teachings of Christ. In the context of Acts, these disciples were not just the original twelve apostles but included a growing number of believers who were being converted through the missionary efforts of Paul and Barnabas. Historically, this period marks the expansion of the early church beyond Jewish communities into Gentile regions, illustrating the fulfillment of Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).

were filled
The phrase "were filled" indicates a state of being completely imbued or saturated. In the Greek, the word "plēthō" suggests a fullness that is overwhelming and complete. This filling is not a one-time event but a continual process, reflecting the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. It signifies a divine empowerment and presence that equips the disciples for their mission, echoing the Pentecost experience in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit first descended upon the apostles.

with joy
"Joy" in this context is more than mere happiness; it is a deep-seated sense of gladness and contentment that comes from the Holy Spirit. The Greek word "chara" denotes a joy that is rooted in spiritual realities rather than external circumstances. This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and is often associated with the presence and work of God in the believer's life. Historically, the early Christians faced persecution and hardship, yet their joy was a testament to their faith and the transformative power of the Gospel.

and with the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, who empowers, guides, and comforts believers. In Acts, the Holy Spirit is portrayed as the driving force behind the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the church. The filling of the Holy Spirit signifies a special anointing and presence that enables the disciples to carry out their mission with boldness and effectiveness. This phrase underscores the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church and individual believers, as He provides the necessary strength and guidance to fulfill God's purposes. Theologically, this highlights the intimate relationship between joy and the Holy Spirit, as the Spirit's presence brings about a supernatural joy that sustains believers through trials and tribulations.

(52) And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost.--The tense is again that which expresses the continuance of the state. The "joy" expresses what is almost the normal sequence of conversion in the history of the Acts. (See Notes on Acts 8:8; Acts 8:39.) The addition of "the Holy Ghost" may imply special gifts like those of tongues and prophecy, but certainly involves a new intensity of spiritual life, of which joy was the natural outcome. As being conspicuous among the Gentile converts, we trace the impression which it then made, in words which St. Paul wrote long years afterwards, "The kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost" (Romans 14:17).

Verse 52. - And the disciples, etc. Nothing can be more beautiful than this description. In spite of the persecution, in spite of the danger, in spite of the banishment of their teachers, the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost (see 1 Thessalonians 1:6; Hebrews 10:34). With regard to this important incident at Antioch, Renan observes on its powerful influence in turning St. Paul's mind more decisively to the conversion of the Gentiles as the great object of his apostleship. He adds, "The character of that great soul was to have a boundless power of expansion. I know none to be compared with it in respect of its inexhaustible freshness, its unlimited resources of will, and readiness to make the most of every opportunity, except that of Alexander the Great?



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
τε (te)
Conjunction
Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

the
οἵ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

disciples
μαθηταὶ (mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

were filled
ἐπληροῦντο (eplērounto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.

with joy
χαρᾶς (charas)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5479: Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[with the] Holy
Ἁγίου (Hagiou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit.
Πνεύματος (Pneumatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.


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