Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, New Living Translation While there, he encouraged the believers in all the towns he passed through. Then he traveled down to Greece, English Standard Version When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. Berean Standard Bible After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, Berean Literal Bible And having passed through those districts and having exhorted them with much talk, he came to Greece. King James Bible And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, New King James Version Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece New American Standard Bible When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. NASB 1995 When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. NASB 1977 And when he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. Legacy Standard Bible And when he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. Amplified Bible After he had gone through those districts and had encouraged the believers, he came to Greece. Christian Standard Bible And when he had passed through those areas and offered them many words of encouragement, he came to Greece Holman Christian Standard Bible And when he had passed through those areas and exhorted them at length, he came to Greece American Standard Version And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. Contemporary English Version As he traveled from place to place, he encouraged the followers with many messages. Finally, he went to Greece English Revised Version And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. GOD'S WORD® Translation He went through that region and spoke many words of encouragement to the people. Then he went to Greece Good News Translation He went through those regions and encouraged the people with many messages. Then he came to Achaia, International Standard Version He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece Majority Standard Bible After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, NET Bible After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece, New Heart English Bible When he had gone through those parts, and had encouraged them with many words, he came into Greece. Webster's Bible Translation And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, Weymouth New Testament Passing through those districts he encouraged the disciples in frequent addresses, and then came into Greece, and spent three months there. World English Bible When he had gone through those parts and had encouraged them with many words, he came into Greece. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having gone through those parts, and having exhorted them with many words, he came to Greece; Berean Literal Bible And having passed through those districts and having exhorted them with much talk, he came to Greece. Young's Literal Translation and having gone through those parts, and having exhorted them with many words, he came to Greece; Smith's Literal Translation And having passed through those parts, and having besought them by much speech, he came into Greece. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had gone over those parts, and had exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece; Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had walked through those areas and had exhorted them with many sermons, he went into Greece. New American Bible As he traveled throughout those regions, he provided many words of encouragement for them. Then he arrived in Greece, New Revised Standard Version When he had gone through those regions and had given the believers much encouragement, he came to Greece, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when he had traveled through those countries and had comforted them with many words, he came to Greece. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when he traveled those regions and comforted them with many words, he came to the country of Greece. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when he had gone through those regions, and had exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece. Godbey New Testament And having come through those regions, and exhorted them with much speaking, he came into Greece; Haweis New Testament And passing through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he went into Greece. Mace New Testament after having visited the faithful in those parts, and given them many exhortations, he went to Greece. Weymouth New Testament Passing through those districts he encouraged the disciples in frequent addresses, and then came into Greece, and spent three months there. Worrell New Testament And, having gone through those parts and exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece; Worsley New Testament And having passed through those parts, and given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul in Macedonia and Greece1When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. 2After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, 3where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 2:12-13 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, / I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. / But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, / and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. 2 Corinthians 1:16 I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. / For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. 2 Corinthians 9:2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / 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. 2 Corinthians 2:13 I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. 2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. / Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. ... 2 Corinthians 9:4 Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident. 2 Corinthians 11:28 Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. 1 Corinthians 16:5-6 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. Treasury of Scripture And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, those. Acts 20:6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days. Acts 16:12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. Acts 17:1,10 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: … given. Acts 20:7,11 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight… Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Cir. Zechariah 9:13 When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man. Jump to Previous Addresses Area Arrived Disciples Discourse Districts Encouraged Encouragement Exhortation Exhorted Finally Frequent Greece Months Parts Passed Passing Spent Teaching Three Traveled WordsJump to Next Addresses Area Arrived Disciples Discourse Districts Encouraged Encouragement Exhortation Exhorted Finally Frequent Greece Months Parts Passed Passing Spent Teaching Three Traveled WordsActs 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. He traveled through that area This phrase indicates Paul's journey through Macedonia. The Greek word for "traveled" is "dierchomai," which means to go through or pass through. This suggests a purposeful journey, not just a casual travel. Paul was on a mission, spreading the Gospel and strengthening the churches. Historically, Macedonia was a significant region for early Christianity, with cities like Philippi and Thessalonica being key centers. This journey reflects Paul's commitment to nurturing the early Christian communities. speaking many words of encouragement to the people and finally arrived in Greece He came into Greece.--The word Hellas, or Greece, seems used as synonymous with Achaia, the southern province. This may have led to an unrecorded visit to Athens. It certainly brought him to Corinth and Cenchreae. There, we may hope, he found all his hopes fulfilled. Gaius was there to receive him as a guest, and Erastus was still a faithful friend. There, if not before, he found Timotheus, and he had with him Jason of Thessalonica and Sosipater of Ber?a (Romans 16:21-23). In one respect, however, he found a great change, and missed many friends. The decree of Claudius had either been revoked or was no longer acted on. Aquila and Priscilla had gone straight from Ephesus to Rome on hearing that they could do so with safety, and with them the many friends, male and female, most of them of the libertini class, whom he had known in Corinth, and whose names fill so large a space in Romans 16. The desire which he had felt before (Acts 19:21) to see Rome was naturally strengthened by their absence. His work in Greece was done, and he felt an impulse, not merely human, drawing him to the further west. A rapid journey to Jerusalem, a short visit there, to show how generous were the gifts which the Gentile Churches sent to the Churches of the Circumcision, and then the desire of his life might be gratified. To preach the gospel in Rome, to pass on from Rome to the Jews at Cordova and other cities in Spain (Romans 15:24-28),--that was what he now proposed to himself. How different a path was actually marked out for him the sequel of the story shows. . . . Verse 2. - Through for over, A.V. When he had gone through (διελθών); see above, Acts 8:4, 40; Acts 10:38; Acts 13:6; Acts 18:23, note, etc.; Luke 9:6. Those parts; μέρη, a word especially used of geographical districts: τὰ μέρη τῆς Γαλιλαίας: τὰ μέρη Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος (Matthew 2:22; Matthew 15:21; see too Acts 2:10; Acts 19:1). Greece (Ἑλλάδα, not Ἀχαι'αν, as Acts 19:21; Acts 18:12, and elsewhere). Macedonia and Achaia are always coupled together (see Tacit., 'Ann..' 1:76). as in Romans 15:26; 1 Thessalonians 1:7, 8. In the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, written from Macedonia, it is always Achaia (2 Corinthians 1:1, etc.). In fact, Ἑλλάς is found nowhere else in the New Testament, Achaia being the name of the Roman province. Bengel and others understand Hellas here of the country between Macedonia and the Peloponnesus, especially Attica; which would make it probable that St. Paul revisited Athens. But Meyer, Kuinoel, Alford, 'Speaker's Commentary,' etc., think it is synonymous with Achaia. There must, however, be some reason for this unusual use of Hellas instead of Achaia. None seems so likely as that it was meant to cover wider ground than Achaia would naturally indicate, namely Attica.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [After]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. traveling through διελθὼν (dielthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. that ἐκεῖνα (ekeina) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. area μέρη (merē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3313: A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. speaking many words of encouragement, παρακαλέσας (parakalesas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. he arrived ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Greece, Ἑλλάδα (Hellada) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1671: Hellas, the native name for Greece. Of uncertain affinity; Hellas, a country of Europe. Links Acts 20:2 NIVActs 20:2 NLT Acts 20:2 ESV Acts 20:2 NASB Acts 20:2 KJV Acts 20:2 BibleApps.com Acts 20:2 Biblia Paralela Acts 20:2 Chinese Bible Acts 20:2 French Bible Acts 20:2 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 20:2 When he had gone through those parts (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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