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Acts 16

Acts 16:25 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)
at
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
midnight
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
mesonuktion (Greek #3317)
midnight (especially as a watch)
KJV usage: midnight.
Pronounce: mes-on-ook'-tee-on
Origin: neuter of compound of 3319 and 3571
Paul
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
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
Silas
Silas (Greek #4609)
Silas, a Christian
KJV usage: Silas.
Pronounce: see'-las
Origin: contraction for 4610
prayed
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
c, and sangd praises
humneo (Greek #5214)
to hymn, i.e. sing a religious ode; by implication, to celebrate (God) in song
KJV usage: sing a hymn (praise unto).
Pronounce: hoom-neh'-o
Origin: from 5215
unto God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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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)
the prisoners
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
desmios (Greek #1198)
a captive (as bound)
KJV usage: in bonds, prisoner.
Pronounce: des'-mee-os
Origin: from 1199
heard
epakroaomai (Greek #1874)
to listen (intently) to
KJV usage: hear.
Pronounce: ep-ak-ro-ah'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1909 and the base of 202
them
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)
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James 5:13• 13Doth any among you suffer trouble? Let him pray. Is any happy? Let him sing praise. (James 5:13)
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Psa. 34:1•  (Psa. 34:1)

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Ministry on This Verse

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at midnight.
Job 35:10•  (Job 35:10)
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Psa. 22:2•  (Psa. 22:2)
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Psa. 42:8•  (Psa. 42:8)
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Psa. 77:6•  (Psa. 77:6)
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Psa. 119:55,62•  (Psa. 119:55,62)
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Isa. 30:29•  (Isa. 30:29)
prayed.
Psa. 50:15•  (Psa. 50:15)
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Psa. 77:2•  (Psa. 77:2)
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Psa. 91:15•  (Psa. 91:15)
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Matt. 26:38‑39• 38{i}Then he says to them, My soul is very sorrowful even unto death; remain here and watch with me.{/i}
 39{i}And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou [wilt].{/i} (Matt. 26:38‑39)
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Luke 22:44• 44And being in conflict he prayed more intently, and his sweat became as clots of blood falling down upon the earth. (Luke 22:44)
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Heb. 5:7• 7who in the days of his flesh having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him that was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears, and having been heard because of his godly fear, (Heb. 5:7)
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James 5:13• 13Doth any among you suffer trouble? Let him pray. Is any happy? Let him sing praise. (James 5:13)
sang.
Acts 5:41• 41They therefore went their way from [the] presence of the council rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to be dishonoured for the Name. (Acts 5:41)
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Psa. 34:1•  (Psa. 34:1)
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Matt. 5:10‑11• 10Blessed they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
 11Blessed are ye when they shall reproach and persecute you, and falsely say every wicked word against you for my sake. (Matt. 5:10‑11)
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Luke 6:22‑23• 22Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you [from them], and shall reproach [you], and cast out your name as wicked, for the Son of man's sake.
 23Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in the heaven: for after this manner did their fathers act towards the prophets. (Luke 6:22‑23)
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Rom. 5:3• 3And not only [so], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh out endurance; (Rom. 5:3)
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Rom. 12:12• 12in hope rejoicing; in tribulation enduring, in prayer persevering; (Rom. 12:12)
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2 Cor. 4:8‑9,16• 8in everything being afflicted, yet not straitened, sorely yet not utterly perplexed,
 9persecuted yet not forsaken, cast down yet not destroyed,
 16Wherefore we fail not; but even if our outer man is consuming, yet the inner is being renewed day by day. (2 Cor. 4:8‑9,16)
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2 Cor. 4:17• 17For the momentary lightness of our affliction worketh out for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory: (2 Cor. 4:17)
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2 Cor. 6:10• 10as grieved but always rejoicing, as poor but enriching many, as having nothing and possessing all things. (2 Cor. 6:10)
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Phil. 2:17• 17But if also I am poured out upon the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all; (Phil. 2:17)
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Phil. 4:4‑7• 4Rejoice in [the] Lord always: again I will say, rejoice.
 5Let your mildness be known to all men. The Lord [is] near.
 6Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
 7And the peace of God, that surpasseth every understanding, shall keep your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:4‑7)
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Col. 1:24• 24who now rejoice in sufferings for you, and fill up what is wanting of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the assembly, (Col. 1:24)
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Col. 3:15‑17• 15And let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts, into which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.
 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to God.
 17And everything, whatever ye do in word or in work, [do] all in [the] name of [the] Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him. (Col. 3:15‑17)
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1 Thess. 5:16‑18• 16Rejoice always;
 17pray unceasingly;
 18in everything give thanks, for this [is] God's will in Christ Jesus toward you. (1 Thess. 5:16‑18)
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James 1:2• 2Count [it] all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations, (James 1:2)
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1 Peter 1:6‑8• 6Wherein ye exult, now for a little (if it is needful) put to grief in manifold trials,
 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ:
 8whom, having not seen, ye love; in whom, though not now seeing but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and glorified, (1 Peter 1:6‑8)
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1 Peter 4:14• 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]. (1 Peter 4:14)
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Ezra 3:12‑13•  (Ezra 3:12‑13)
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Psa. 71:7•  (Psa. 71:7)
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Zech. 3:8•  (Zech. 3:8)
• But God makes use of all this to direct the progress of His own work, and give it the form He pleases. (“Acts 16” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And at midnight Paul and Silas, in praying, were praising God with singinge, and the prisoners listened to them.

JND Translation Notes

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Humneo. see Matt. 26.30.

W. Kelly Translation

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But about midnight, Paul and Silas in praying were singing praises to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;