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Acts 18:4 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)
he reasoned
dialegomai (Greek #1256)
to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation)
KJV usage: dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak.
Pronounce: dee-al-eg'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1223 and 3004
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
thec synagogue
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
sunagoge (Greek #4864)
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
KJV usage: assembly, congregation, synagogue.
Pronounce: soon-ag-o-gay'
Origin: from (the reduplicated form of) 4863
every
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
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
sabbath
sabbaton (Greek #4521)
the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications
KJV usage: sabbath (day), week.
Pronounce: sab'-bat-on
Origin: of Hebrew origin (07676)
, and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
persuaded
peitho (Greek #3982)
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty)
KJV usage: agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) conflent, make friend, obey, persuade, trust, yield.
Pronounce: pi'-tho
Origin: a primary verb
the Jews
Ioudaios (Greek #2453)
Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
KJV usage: Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Origin: from 2448 (in the sense of 2455 as a country)
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
the Greeks
Hellen (Greek #1672)
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
KJV usage: Gentile, Greek.
Pronounce: hel'-lane
Origin: from 1671
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Acts 17:2• 2And according to Paul's custom he went in among them, and on three sabbaths reasoned with them from the scriptures, (Acts 17:2)

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Greek (έλλην),
Jew,
Sabbath,
Sanhedrin; Sanhedrim,
Synagogue

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Ministry on This Verse

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Acts 13:14‑52• 14But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and entering into the synagogue on the sabbath day they sat down.
 15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, speak.
 16And Paul, rising up and making a sign with the hand, said, Israelites, and ye that fear God, hearken.
 17The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people in their sojourn in the land of Egypt, and with a high arm brought them out of it,
 18and for a time of about forty years he nursed them in the desert.
 19And having destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance.
 20And after these things he gave them judges till Samuel the prophet, to the end of about four hundred and fifty years.
 21And then they asked for a king, and God gave to them Saul, son of Kis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, during forty years.
 22And having removed him he raised up to them David for king, of whom also bearing witness he said, I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who shall do all my will.
 23Of this man's seed according to promise has God brought to Israel a Saviour, Jesus;
 24John having proclaimed before the face of his entry among the people the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
 25And as John was fulfilling his course he said, Whom do ye suppose that I am? *I* am not he. But behold, there comes one after me, the sandal of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.
 26Brethren, sons of Abraham's race, and those who among you fear God, to you has the word of this salvation been sent:
 27for those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not having known him, have fulfilled also the voices of the prophets which are read on every sabbath, by judging him.
 28And having found no cause of death in him, they begged of Pilate that he might be slain.
 29And when they had fulfilled all things written concerning him, they took him down from the cross and put him in a sepulchre;
 30but God raised him from among the dead,
 31who appeared for many days to those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people.
 32And *we* declare unto you the glad tidings of the promise made to the fathers,
 33that God has fulfilled this to us their children, having raised up Jesus; as it is also written in the second psalm, *Thou* art my Son: this day have *I* begotten thee.
 34But that he raised him from among the dead, no more to return to corruption, he spoke thus: I will give to you the faithful mercies of David.
 35Wherefore also he says in another, Thou wilt not suffer thy gracious one to see corruption.
 36For David indeed, having in his own generation ministered to the will of God, fell asleep, and was added to his fathers and saw corruption.
 37But he whom God raised up did not see corruption.
 38Be it known unto you, therefore, brethren, that through this man remission of sins is preached to you,
 39and from all things from which ye could not be justified in the law of Moses, in him every one that believes is justified.
 40See therefore that that which is spoken in the prophets do not come upon you,
 41Behold, ye despisers, and wonder and perish; for *I* work a work in your days, a work which ye will in no wise believe if one declare it to you.
 42And as they went out they begged that these words might be spoken to them the ensuing sabbath.
 43And the congregation of the synagogue having broken up, many of the Jews and of the worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
 44And on the coming sabbath almost all the city was gathered together to hear the word of God.
 45But the Jews, seeing the crowds, were filled with envy, and contradicted the things said by Paul, contradicting and speaking injuriously.
 46And Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly and said, It was necessary that the word of God should be first spoken to you; but, since ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the nations;
 47for thus has the Lord enjoined us: I have set thee for a light of the nations, that thou shouldest be for salvation to the end of the earth.
 48And those of the nations, hearing it, rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord, and believed, as many as were ordained to eternal life.
 49And the word of the Lord was carried through the whole country.
 50But the Jews excited the women of the upper classes who were worshippers, and the first people of the city, and raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their coasts.
 51But they, having shaken off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium.
 52And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. (Acts 13:14‑52)
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Acts 14:1• 1And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude of both Jews and Greeks believed. (Acts 14:1)
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Acts 17:1‑3,11,17• 1And having journeyed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was the synagogue of the Jews.
 2And according to Paul's custom he went in among them, and on three sabbaths reasoned with them from the scriptures,
 3opening and laying down that the Christ must have suffered and risen up from among the dead, and that this is the Christ, Jesus whom *I* announce to you.
 11And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, daily searching the scriptures if these things were so.
 17He reasoned therefore in the synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped, and in the market-place every day with those he met with. (Acts 17:1‑3,11,17)
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Acts 19:8• 8And entering into the synagogue, he spoke boldly during three months, reasoning and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. (Acts 19:8)
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Luke 4:16• 16And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he entered, according to his custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read. (Luke 4:16)
persuaded.
Acts 18:13• 13saying, This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law. (Acts 18:13)
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Acts 13:43• 43And the congregation of the synagogue having broken up, many of the Jews and of the worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. (Acts 13:43)
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Acts 19:26• 26and ye see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great crowd, not only of Ephesus, but almost of all Asia, saying that they are no gods which are made with hands. (Acts 19:26)
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Acts 26:28• 28And Agrippa said to Paul, In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian. (Acts 26:28)
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Acts 28:23• 23And having appointed him a day many came to him to the lodging, to whom he expounded, testifying of the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and the prophets, from early morning to evening. (Acts 28:23)
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Gen. 9:27• 27Let God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem, And let Canaan be his bondman. (Gen. 9:27)
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2 Chron. 32:11• 11Does not Hezekiah persuade you, to give yourselves over to die by famine and by thirst, saying, Jehovah our God will deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria? (2 Chron. 32:11)
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Luke 16:31• 31And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, not even if one rise from among the dead will they be persuaded. (Luke 16:31)
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2 Cor. 5:11• 11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men, but have been manifested to God, and I hope also that we have been manifested in your consciences. (2 Cor. 5:11)
• We may gather assuredly that the testimony of the O. T. was the ample groundwork on which he appealed to his hearers, who were not exclusively Jews; for we are expressly told that (not Hellenists but) Greeks were the objects of his habitual persuasion. If they were not proselytes, they must have been men whom the licentious excess of heathenism drove there. (“Acts 18:1-4” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.

W. Kelly Translation

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And he was discoursinga in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuading Jews and Greeks.

WK Translation Notes

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The same word means either "discoursing" in general, or in particular "reasoning," or even "disputing," as in {vi 24573}{/vi}; {vi 27526;27782}{/vi}; {vi 30682}{/vi}. Here as in chapter 20:7,9; {vi 30218}{/vi}, the more general force seems preferable; in others "reasoning" may be right as between the extremes. Context alone can decide.