Acts 14:28
New International Version
And they stayed there a long time with the disciples.

New Living Translation
And they stayed there with the believers for a long time.

English Standard Version
And they remained no little time with the disciples.

Berean Standard Bible
And they spent a long time there with the disciples.

Berean Literal Bible
And they remained no little time with the disciples.

King James Bible
And there they abode long time with the disciples.

New King James Version
So they stayed there a long time with the disciples.

New American Standard Bible
And they spent a long time with the disciples.

NASB 1995
And they spent a long time with the disciples.

NASB 1977
And they spent a long time with the disciples.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they spent not a little time with the disciples.

Amplified Bible
And they stayed there a long time with the disciples.

Christian Standard Bible
And they spent a considerable time with the disciples.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And they spent a considerable time with the disciples.

American Standard Version
And they tarried no little time with the disciples.

Contemporary English Version
Then they stayed there with the followers for a long time.

English Revised Version
And they tarried no little time with the disciples.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They stayed for a long time with these disciples.

Good News Translation
And they stayed a long time there with the believers.

International Standard Version
Then they spent a long time with the disciples.

Majority Standard Bible
And they spent a long time there with the disciples.

NET Bible
So they spent considerable time with the disciples.

New Heart English Bible
And they stayed with the disciples a long time.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there they abode a long time with the disciples.

Weymouth New Testament
And they remained a considerable time in Antioch with the disciples.

World English Bible
They stayed there with the disciples for a long time.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they abided there with the disciples [for] not a short time.

Berean Literal Bible
And they remained no little time with the disciples.

Young's Literal Translation
and they abode there not a little time with the disciples.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they tarried there not a little time with the disciples.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they abode no small time with the disciples.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they remained for no small amount of time with the disciples.

New American Bible
Then they spent no little time with the disciples.

New Revised Standard Version
And they stayed there with the disciples for some time.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there they remained a long time with the disciples.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they spent much time there with the disciples.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they continued a long time with the disciples.

Godbey New Testament
And they spent no small time with the disciples.

Haweis New Testament
And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples.

Mace New Testament
and they resided there a considerable time with the disciples.

Weymouth New Testament
And they remained a considerable time in Antioch with the disciples.

Worrell New Testament
And they abode there not a little time with the disciples.

Worsley New Testament
And they spent a considerable time there with the disciples.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Report to the Church at Antioch
27When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 28And they spent a long time there with the disciples.

Cross References
Acts 15:35
But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

Acts 11:26
and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.

Acts 18:11
So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.

Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

Acts 19:10
This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.

Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 16:5
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

Acts 15:3
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Acts 15:41
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Acts 9:28
So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Acts 15:4
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

Acts 15:40
but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.


Treasury of Scripture

And there they stayed long time with the disciples.

Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Acts 15:35
Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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Acts 14
1. Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.
8. At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.
19. Paul is stoned.
21. They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.
26. Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.














And they spent a long time there
This phrase indicates a period of significant duration, suggesting that Paul and Barnabas were not in a rush to leave. The Greek word for "spent" is "διέτριβον" (dietribon), which implies a deliberate and purposeful stay. This was not merely a pause in their journey but a strategic decision to invest in the spiritual growth and stability of the early church. Historically, this reflects the missionary strategy of the early apostles, who prioritized the establishment of strong, self-sustaining communities of believers. The "long time" suggests a commitment to teaching, discipling, and strengthening the faith of the new converts, ensuring that the church could withstand external pressures and internal challenges.

there
The word "there" refers to Antioch in Pisidia, a significant center for early Christian activity. This city was a hub of cultural and commercial exchange, making it an ideal location for spreading the Gospel. The choice of Antioch as a base for their missionary work underscores the strategic nature of early Christian evangelism, which often targeted influential urban centers. Archaeological findings in the region reveal a diverse population, which would have provided a fertile ground for the message of Christ to take root and spread across different ethnic and social groups.

with the disciples
The term "disciples" (Greek: μαθηταῖς, mathētais) refers to the followers of Jesus who were being taught and trained by Paul and Barnabas. This highlights the communal and relational aspect of early Christianity, where learning and spiritual growth occurred within the context of a supportive community. The presence of Paul and Barnabas with the disciples emphasizes the importance of mentorship and leadership in the church. It reflects the apostolic model of discipleship, where seasoned leaders invested time and effort in nurturing the next generation of believers. This approach ensured the continuity and expansion of the Christian faith, as these disciples would eventually become leaders and evangelists in their own right.

(28) There they abode long time.--The words probably cover an interval of more than a year, during which it is reasonable to suppose that the preaching of the two Apostles drew together a large number of Gentile converts.

Verse 28. - They tarried for there they abode, A.V.; no little for long, A.V. Bishop Pearson reckons it a little more than a year; Lewin, "about a year;" Renan, "several months." No accurate statement can be gathered from St. Luke;s indefinite expression. With this chapter closes the account of St. Paul's first missionary tour. Cony-beare and Howson (pp. 177, 213) assign to it a duration of about nine months, from early spring, March, to November, when the sea would be closed; bringing him to Perga in May, and thence for the next five or six months into the mountains of Pisidia, where it was the custom for the inhabitants of the lowlands to congregate during the hot months. Others, however, as Lewin (pp. 156, 157), think the circuit must have occupied "about two years;" Wieseler (p. 224), "more than one year;" but Renan assigns to it "five years" (" Saint Paul," p. 55). "Conjectural estimates vary between two and eight years" ('Speaker's Commentary'). Lewin's estimate is, perhaps, the most probable. Whatever the exact period may have been, it was a time fruitful in consequences to the immortal interests of mankind.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

they spent
διέτριβον (dietribon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1304: To tarry, continue, stay in a place. From dia and the base of tribos; to wear through, i.e. Remain.

a long
ὀλίγον (oligon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3641: Puny; especially neuter somewhat.

time [there]
χρόνον (chronon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.

with
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative 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.
μαθηταῖς (mathētais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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