Acts 20:9
New International Version
Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead.

New Living Translation
As Paul spoke on and on, a young man named Eutychus, sitting on the windowsill, became very drowsy. Finally, he fell sound asleep and dropped three stories to his death below.

English Standard Version
And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window, sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer. And being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.

Berean Standard Bible
And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead.

Berean Literal Bible
And a certain young man named Eutychus was sitting by the window, overcome by deep sleep, Paul talking on longer. Having been overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

King James Bible
And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

New King James Version
And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.

New American Standard Bible
And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, Eutychus was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor, and was picked up dead.

NASB 1995
And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead.

NASB 1977
And there was a certain young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor, and was picked up dead.

Legacy Standard Bible
And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the windowsill, sinking into a deep sleep. And as Paul kept on talking, he sunk into that sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead.

Amplified Bible
and there was a young man named Eutychus (“Lucky”) sitting on the window sill. He was sinking into a deep sleep, and as Paul kept on talking longer and longer, he was completely overcome by sleep and fell down from the third story; and he was picked up dead.

Berean Annotated Bible
And a certain young man named Eutychus (fortunate), seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul (humble) talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead.

Christian Standard Bible
and a young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill and sank into a deep sleep as Paul kept on talking. When he was overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and a young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill and sank into a deep sleep as Paul kept on speaking. When he was overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

American Standard Version
And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Contemporary English Version
A young man by the name of Eutychus was sitting on a window sill. While Paul was speaking, the young man got very sleepy. Finally, he went to sleep and fell three floors all the way down to the ground. When they picked him up, he was dead.

English Revised Version
And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A young man named Eutychus was sitting in a window. As Paul was talking on and on, Eutychus was gradually falling asleep. Finally, overcome by sleep, he fell from the third story and was dead when they picked him up.

Good News Translation
A young man named Eutychus was sitting in the window, and as Paul kept on talking, Eutychus got sleepier and sleepier, until he finally went sound asleep and fell from the third story to the ground. When they picked him up, he was dead.

International Standard Version
A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in a window, began to sink off into a deep sleep as Paul kept speaking longer and longer. Overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead.

NET Bible
A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep while Paul continued to speak for a long time. Fast asleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

New Heart English Bible
A certain young man named Eutychus sat in the window, weighed down with deep sleep. As Paul spoke still longer, being weighed down by his sleep, he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, having fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

Weymouth New Testament
and a youth of the name of Eutychus was sitting at the window. This lad, gradually sinking into deep sleep while Paul preached at unusual length, overcome at last by sleep, fell from the second floor and was taken up dead.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead.

World English Bible
A certain young man named Eutychus sat in the window, weighed down with deep sleep. As Paul spoke still longer, being weighed down by his sleep, he fell down from the third floor and was taken up dead.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and there a certain youth was sitting, by name Eutychus, on the window—being borne down by a deep sleep, Paul discoursing long—he having sunk down from the sleep, fell down from the third story, and was lifted up dead.

Berean Literal Bible
And a certain young man named Eutychus was sitting by the window, overcome by deep sleep, Paul talking on longer. Having been overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

Young's Literal Translation
and there was sitting a certain youth, by name Eutychus, upon the window -- being borne down by a deep sleep, Paul discoursing long -- he having sunk down from the sleep, fell down from the third story, and was lifted up dead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And a certain young man by name Eutychus, sitting in the window, borne down by deep sleep, Paul conversing more and more, fell down below from the third story, and was taken up dead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And a certain young man named Eutychus, sitting on the window, being oppressed with a deep sleep, (as Paul was long preaching,) by occasion of his sleep fell from the third loft down, and was taken up dead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And a certain adolescent named Eutychus, sitting on the window sill, was being weighed down by a heavy drowsiness (for Paul was preaching at length). Then, as he went to sleep, he fell from the third floor room downward. And when he was lifted up, he was dead.

New American Bible
and a young man named Eutychus who was sitting on the window sill was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. Once overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and when he was picked up, he was dead.

New Revised Standard Version
A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, began to sink off into a deep sleep while Paul talked still longer. Overcome by sleep, he fell to the ground three floors below and was picked up dead.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And a young man named Eu’ty-chus was sitting at the floor opening above and listening, and as Paul prolonged his speech, the youth fell into a deep sleep, and while asleep he fell down from the third loft, and was taken up as dead.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And there was a young man whose name was Eutikus, sitting there in a window, and he listened and he sank into a deep sleep, and as Paulus had prolonged the message, in his sleep he fell from the third story, and he was taken up as dead.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And a certain young man, named Eutychus, was sitting in the window, overpowered with deep sleep: and, as Paul was discoursing a long time, being oppressed with sleep, he fell from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Godbey New Testament
Paul speaking more prolixly, there was a certain young man, Eutychus by name, sitting in the window, being borne down with deep sleep, completely relaxed by sleep, fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Haweis New Testament
And a certain youth named Eutytchus, who sat in the window, fell into a profound sleep: as Paul discoursed much longer than usual, quite overpowered with sleep, he fell down from a third story, and was taken up dead.

Mace New Testament
and as Paul continued his discourse a great while, a young man, named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was seiz'd with a deep sleep, which quite o'er-came him; so that he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Weymouth New Testament
and a youth of the name of Eutychus was sitting at the window. This lad, gradually sinking into deep sleep while Paul preached at unusual length, overcome at last by sleep, fell from the second floor and was taken up dead.

Worrell New Testament
And a certain young man, Eutychus by name, seated in a window, being borne down with deep sleep, as Paul was long discoursing, overpowered by the sleep, fell from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Worsley New Testament
And a young man named Eutychus, who sat in a window, falling into a deep sleep, as Paul was discoursing for a long time, sunk down and fell from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eutychus Revived at Troas
8Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered. 9And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead. 10But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!”…

Cross References
And a certain young man named Eutychus,

Acts 7:58
They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Mark 14:51-52
One young man who had been following Jesus was wearing a linen cloth around his body. They caught hold of him, / but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
seated in the window,

2 Kings 9:30
Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window.

2 Corinthians 11:33
But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.

Joshua 2:15
Then Rahab let them down by a rope through the window, since the house where she lived was built into the wall of the city.
was sinking into a deep sleep

Daniel 10:9
I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.

1 Samuel 26:12
So David took the spear and water jug by Saul’s head, and they departed. No one saw them or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up; they all remained asleep, because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen on them.

Genesis 15:12
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.
as Paul talked on and on.

Acts 19:8-10
Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. / But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. / 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 18:11
So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.

Acts 17:2-3
As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared.
When he was sound asleep,

Jonah 1:5
The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep.

Acts 12:6
On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.

Luke 8:23
As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
he fell from the third story

2 Kings 1:2-4
Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: “Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury.” / But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ / Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘You will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.’” So Elijah departed.


Treasury of Scripture

And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

being.

Jonah 1:5,6
Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep…

Matthew 26:40,41
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? …

Mark 13:36
Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

the third.

1 Kings 17:19
And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.

and was.

Acts 14:19
And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

Mark 9:26
And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.

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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 a certain young man named Eutychus
Eutychus, whose name means "fortunate" or "lucky," is a young man mentioned only in this passage. His presence in the narrative highlights the personal nature of the early Christian communities, where individuals were known by name. This personal touch underscores the authenticity and historical reliability of the account.

seated in the window
In ancient times, homes often had large open windows without glass, providing ventilation. Eutychus sitting in the window suggests a crowded room, as Paul was speaking to a gathering of believers. This setting reflects the early church's practice of meeting in homes, which was common due to the lack of formal church buildings.

was sinking into a deep sleep
The phrase indicates a gradual process, suggesting Eutychus was struggling to stay awake. This detail humanizes the story, showing the natural challenges faced by early Christians, such as fatigue during long gatherings. It also serves as a reminder of the dedication required to participate in extended worship and teaching sessions.

as Paul talked on and on
Paul's lengthy discourse reflects the urgency and depth of his teaching, as he was preparing to depart the next day. This extended teaching session highlights the apostle's commitment to instructing the believers thoroughly, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and the transmission of apostolic teaching.

When he was sound asleep
Eutychus's deep sleep signifies a complete loss of awareness, which can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual inattentiveness. This moment serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of spiritual lethargy and the need for vigilance in one's faith journey.

he fell from the third story
The fall from a significant height underscores the severity of the situation. In the ancient world, multi-story buildings were less common, and a fall from such a height would likely result in serious injury or death. This detail adds dramatic tension to the narrative and sets the stage for a miraculous intervention.

and was picked up dead
The phrase indicates that Eutychus was indeed lifeless, emphasizing the miraculous nature of what follows. This moment parallels other biblical accounts of resurrection, such as Elijah and the widow's son (1 Kings 17:17-24) and Jesus raising Lazarus (John 11:1-44). It foreshadows the power of God to bring life from death, a central theme in Christian theology.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Eutychus
A young man who fell asleep during Paul's lengthy discourse and fell from a third-story window.

2. Paul
The apostle delivering a long message to the believers gathered in Troas.

3. Troas
A city in the Roman province of Asia, where Paul and the believers were gathered.

4. Upper Room
The location where the believers were meeting, likely a third-story room.

5. The Fall
The event where Eutychus fell asleep and subsequently fell from the window, leading to his death.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance
Just as Eutychus physically fell asleep, believers must guard against spiritual lethargy. Staying spiritually alert is crucial in our walk with Christ.

The Power of God's Word
Paul's lengthy discourse signifies the depth and richness of God's Word. Believers should hunger for and prioritize the teaching of Scripture in their lives.

God's Miraculous Intervention
Eutychus's revival is a testament to God's power over life and death. It reminds us of God's ability to restore and renew, even in seemingly hopeless situations.

Community and Fellowship
The gathering in Troas highlights the importance of Christian fellowship. Believers should seek to gather regularly for mutual edification and encouragement.

The Role of Patience and Endurance
Paul's extended teaching session demonstrates the need for patience and endurance in both delivering and receiving God's Word. Believers should cultivate a heart willing to listen and learn.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 20:9?

2. How can we avoid spiritual "sleep" during sermons, as Eutychus did?

3. What lessons does Acts 20:9 teach about attentiveness to God's Word?

4. How does Eutychus' story connect to other biblical warnings about spiritual alertness?

5. What practical steps ensure engagement during long teachings, as seen in Acts 20:9?

6. How can Acts 20:9 inspire us to prioritize spiritual vigilance in daily life?

7. Why did Eutychus fall asleep during Paul's long sermon in Acts 20:9?

8. What does Eutychus' fall teach about the dangers of spiritual complacency?

9. How does Acts 20:9 illustrate the importance of staying spiritually alert?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 20?

11. How can the supposed resurrection of Eutychus (Acts 20:9–12) be scientifically or historically verified?

12. Is there any archeological evidence supporting the locations or events described in Acts 20?

13. What does the Bible say about comatose states?

14. Why would the Christians wait until midnight to break bread, and does this align with known cultural practices of the time (Acts 20:7)?
What Does Acts 20:9 Mean
A certain young man named Eutychus

“And a certain young man named Eutychus…” (Acts 20:9)

• Scripture treats Eutychus as a real individual, not a parable or symbol, underscoring Luke’s reliable, eyewitness reporting (cf. Luke 1:3; Acts 20:5).

• His youth highlights both vitality and vulnerability. Paul elsewhere exhorts young believers not to be despised because of their age but to set an example in faith (1 Timothy 4:12).

• The episode reminds us that God’s power reaches every generation, just as Jesus raised a young man at Nain (Luke 7:14-15).


Seated in the window

“…seated in the window…”

• The upper room was crowded and warm; Acts 20:8 notes “many lamps,” which would consume oxygen.

• Sitting on a window ledge seemed practical for fresh air, yet it put Eutychus at risk—an illustration of how seemingly harmless choices can expose us to danger (Proverbs 14:12).

• Scripture records other precarious windows: Ahaziah’s accidental fall (2 Kings 1:2) and Jezebel’s deliberate plunge (2 Kings 9:33), showing that physical positions can have spiritual consequences.


Sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on

“…was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on.”

• Paul had been teaching “until midnight” (Acts 20:7). Long gatherings were common when believers hungered for doctrine (Nehemiah 8:3).

• Physical fatigue overcame spiritual desire—an everyday reminder that the flesh is weak even when the spirit is willing (Matthew 26:40-41).

• Scripture frequently warns against spiritual drowsiness:

– “Therefore let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake” (1 Thessalonians 5:6).

– “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead” (Ephesians 5:14).

• While Eutychus’ sleep was physical, it pictures how saints can drift when attentiveness fades.


He fell from the third story

“When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story…”

• The literal fall underscores how quickly complacency can turn tragic (1 Corinthians 10:12).

• Luke’s detail of the “third story” accentuates the height and the certainty of lethal impact, paralleling other fatal falls in Scripture (2 Kings 1:2).

• The incident warns believers to balance zeal for teaching with practical care for bodily limitations (Mark 6:31).


Picked up dead

“…and was picked up dead.”

• Luke the physician states the outcome plainly: Eutychus was truly dead, not merely unconscious, reinforcing the miracle that follows in verse 10.

• God has a history of reversing death through His servants: Elijah with the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:22), Elisha with the Shunammite’s boy (2 Kings 4:35), Peter with Tabitha (Acts 9:40).

• The scene readies readers for God’s life-giving power, centering attention on His glory rather than on human misfortune (John 11:4).


summary

Acts 20:9 records a literal, historical event that showcases human frailty and divine capability. Eutychus, a real young believer, chose an unsafe perch, dozed during extended teaching, fell, and died. His accident cautions us about spiritual and physical alertness, yet it ultimately magnifies Christ’s resurrection power as Paul—by God’s grace—restores him to life in the verses that follow. The passage calls us to prize doctrine, respect our limitations, and trust the Lord who conquers death.

(9) There sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus . . .--The name, like those of kindred meaning, such as Felix, Felicia, Felicissimus, Syntyche, Epaphroditus, Fortunatus, Faustus, Felicitas, was sufficiently common, especially among the freed-man class. In one instance, in an inscription in the Collegio Romano, the two names of Eutychus and Felicia appear as belonging to husband and wife.

And was taken up dead.--What follows is obviously related as a miraculous resuscitation; but it may be questioned, looking to St. Paul's words, "his life is in him," whether more than apparent death is meant. He was to all appearance dead--would have died but for the prayer of the Apostle; but there had been no fracture of limb or skull, and the cause of death, or of the state that looked like death, was the shock given to the brain and nerves by the violence of the fall.

Verse 9. - The for a, A.V.; borne down with for being fallen into a, A.V.; discoursed yet longer for was long preaching, A.V.; being borne down by his sleep he for he sunk down with sleep, and, A.V.; story for loft, A.V. In the window; or, on the window-seat. The window was merely the opening in the wall, without any glass or shutter. Borne down; καταφερόμενος, the proper word in connection with sleep, either, as here, when sleep is the agent, or, followed by εἰς ὕπνον, falling into sleep. Yet longer; rather, as in the A.V., long; i.e. longer than usual, somewhat or very long.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

a certain
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

young man
νεανίας (neanias)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3494: A young man, youth; a man in his prime (used even of a man of 40). From a derivative of neos; a youth.

named
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

Eutychus,
Εὔτυχος (Eutychos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2161: From eu and a derivative of tugchano; well- fated, i.e. Fortunate; Eutychus, a young man.

seated
καθεζόμενος (kathezomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2516: To be sitting, sit down, be seated. From kata and the base of hedraios; to sit down.

by
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

window,
θυρίδος (thyridos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2376: A small opening, window. From thura; an aperture, i.e. Window.

was sinking into
καταφερόμενος (katapheromenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2702: From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote.

a deep
βαθεῖ (bathei)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 901: From the base of basis; profound, literally or figuratively.

sleep
ὕπνῳ (hypnō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5258: Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor.

as Paul
Παύλου (Paulou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

talked
διαλεγομένου (dialegomenou)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1256: To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

and on.
πλεῖον (pleion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative
Strong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.

When he was sound
κατενεχθεὶς (katenechtheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2702: From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote.

asleep,
ὕπνου (hypnou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5258: Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor.

he fell
ἔπεσεν (epesen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

third story
τριστέγου (tristegou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5152: Having three stories; subst: the third story. Neuter of a compound of treis and stege as noun; a third roof.

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

was picked up
ἤρθη (ērthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

dead.
νεκρός (nekros)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.


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NT Apostles: Acts 20:9 A certain young man named Eutychus sat (Acts of the Apostles Ac)
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