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Acts 16

Acts 16:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
when
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
she was baptized
baptizo (Greek #907)
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism
KJV usage: Baptist, baptize, wash.
Pronounce: bap-tid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 911
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
her
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
household
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
oikos (Greek #3624)
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold), temple.
Pronounce: oy'-kos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, she besought
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
d us, saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, If
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
ye have judged
krino (Greek #2919)
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
KJV usage: avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to (sue at the) law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think.
Pronounce: kree'-no
Origin: properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially)
me
me (Greek #3165)
me
KJV usage: I, me, my.
Pronounce: meh
Origin: a shorter (and probably originally) form of 1691
to be
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
faithful
pistos (Greek #4103)
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
KJV usage: believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
Pronounce: pis-tos'
Origin: from 3982
to the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, come
eiserchomai (Greek #1525)
to enter (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Pronounce: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1519 and 2064
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
house
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
oikos (Greek #3624)
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold), temple.
Pronounce: oy'-kos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and abide
meno (Greek #3306)
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
KJV usage: abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
Pronounce: men'-o
Origin: a primary verb
there. And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
she constrained
parabiazomai (Greek #3849)
to force contrary to (nature), i.e. compel (by entreaty)
KJV usage: constrain.
Pronounce: par-ab-ee-ad'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 3844 and the middle voice of 971
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
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Heb. 13:2• 2Be not forgetful of hospitality; for by it some unawares entertained angels. (Heb. 13:2)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Acts 16:33• 33And he took them at that hour of the night and washed [them] from their stripes, and was baptized, he and all his immediately. (Acts 16:33)
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Acts 8:12,38• 12But when they believed Philip evangelizing about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women.
 38And he commanded the chariot to stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. (Acts 8:12,38)
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Acts 11:14• 14who shall speak words unto thee, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house. (Acts 11:14)
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Acts 18:8• 8And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized. (Acts 18:8)
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1 Cor. 1:13‑16• 13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you, or were ye baptized unto the name of Paul?
 14I thank God that I baptized none of you but Crispus and Gaius,
 15that no one should say that ye were baptized unto my name.
 16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; further I know not whether I baptized any other. (1 Cor. 1:13‑16)
If.
Eph. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, to the saints that are in Ephesus and faithful in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 1:1)
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Phil. 1:7• 7even as it is righteous for me to think this of you all, because ye have me in your heart; and both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye are all fellow-partakers of my grace. (Phil. 1:7)
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Philem. 17• 17If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as me. (Philem. 17)
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1 Peter 5:12• 12By Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I account, I write to you in few [words], exhorting and testifying that this is God's true grace in which stand. (1 Peter 5:12)
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3 John 5• 5Beloved, thou doest a faithful thing whatsoever thou mayest do unto the brethren and this, strangers (3 John 5)
come.
Gen. 18:4‑5•  (Gen. 18:4‑5)
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Judg. 19:19‑20•  (Judg. 19:19‑20)
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Matt. 10:41• 41{i}He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward.{/i} (Matt. 10:41)
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Luke 9:4‑5• 4And into whatsoever house ye may have entered, there abide, and thence go forth.
 5And as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a witness against them. (Luke 9:4‑5)
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Luke 10:5‑7• 5And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace to this house.
 6{i}And{/i} if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: but if not, it shall turn to you again.
 7And in the same house abide, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. {i}Remove not from house to house.{/i} (Luke 10:5‑7)
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Rom. 16:23• 23Gaius, the host of me and of the whole assembly, saluteth you. Erastus, the steward of the city, saluteth you, and Quartus the brother. (Rom. 16:23)
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Gal. 6:10• 10So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all, and especially toward those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
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Heb. 13:2• 2Be not forgetful of hospitality; for by it some unawares entertained angels. (Heb. 13:2)
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2 John 10• 10If Anyone cometh to you and bringeth not this doctrine, receive him not at home and greet him not; (2 John 10)
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3 John 8• 8We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth. (3 John 8)
And she.
Gen. 19:3•  (Gen. 19:3)
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Gen. 33:11•  (Gen. 33:11)
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Judg. 19:21•  (Judg. 19:21)
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1 Sam. 28:23•  (1 Sam. 28:23)
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2 Kings 4:8•  (2 Kings 4:8)
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Luke 14:23• 23And the lord said to the bondman, Go out into the ways and fences, and compel to come in, that my house may be filled; (Luke 14:23)
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Luke 24:29• 29And they forced him, saying, Stay with us, because it is towards evening and the day is sunk low. And he went in to abide with them. (Luke 24:29)
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2 Cor. 5:14• 14For the love of Christ constraineth us, having judged this, that if one died for all, then they all were dead; (2 Cor. 5:14)
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2 Cor. 12:11• 11I am become foolish, ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended by you, for in nothing was I behind those surpassing apostles if also I am nothing. (2 Cor. 12:11)
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Heb. 13:2• 2Be not forgetful of hospitality; for by it some unawares entertained angels. (Heb. 13:2)
• Only the males among the Jews were circumcised; disciples, both men and women (Acts 8:12) were baptized. Not only Lydia was baptized but her household also….She had a household, and we hear (ver. 40) of the brethren there. (“Acts 16:13-18” by W. Kelly)
• The love of Christ was there and made her, little knowing the value of her gracious importunity in His sight, to be a fellow-helper with the truth (3 John 8). (“Acts 16:13-18” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And when she had been baptised and her house, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us.

W. Kelly Translation

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And when she was baptized and her house, she besought, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord come into my house and abide. And she constrained us.