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Acts 20:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
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)
upon
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 first
heis (Greek #1520)
a primary numeral; one
KJV usage: a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also 1527, 3367, 3391, 3762.
Pronounce: hice
Origin: (including the neuter (etc.) ἕν)
d day of the week
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
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)
, when
sunago (Greek #4863)
to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
KJV usage: + accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
Pronounce: soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 71
the disciples
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
mathetes (Greek #3101)
a learner, i.e. pupil
KJV usage: disciple.
Pronounce: math-ay-tes'
Origin: from 3129
came together
sunago (Greek #4863)
to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
KJV usage: + accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
Pronounce: soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 71
to break
klao (Greek #2806)
to break (specially, of bread)
KJV usage: break.
Pronounce: klah'-o
Origin: a primary verb
bread
artos (Greek #740)
bread (as raised) or a loaf
KJV usage: (shew-)bread, loaf.
Pronounce: ar'-tos
Origin: from 142
f, Paul
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
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
preached
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
unto 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)
, ready
mello (Greek #3195)
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
KJV usage: about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
Pronounce: mel'-lo
Origin: a strengthened form of 3199 (through the idea of expectation)
to depart
exeimi (Greek #1826)
to issue, i.e. leave (a place), escape (to the shore)
KJV usage: depart, get (to land), go out.
Pronounce: ex'-i-mee
Origin: from 1537 and εἶμι (to go)
on the morrow
epaurion (Greek #1887)
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. (2250 being implied) to-morrow
KJV usage: day following, morrow, next day (after).
Pronounce: ep-ow'-ree-on
Origin: from 1909 and 839
; 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
continued
parateino (Greek #3905)
to extend along, i.e. prolong (in point of time)
KJV usage: continue.
Pronounce: par-at-i'-no
Origin: from 3844 and teino (to stretch)
his speech
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
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
until
mechri (Greek #3360)
as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas 891 refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)
KJV usage: till, (un-)to, until.
Pronounce: mekh'-ree
Origin: or μεχρίς (mekh-ris') from 3372
midnight
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
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1 Cor. 16:2• 2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. (1 Cor. 16:2)
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Rev. 1:10• 10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, (Rev. 1:10)
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Acts 2:42,46• 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
 46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, (Acts 2:42,46)
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1 Cor. 10:16• 16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? (1 Cor. 10:16)
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1 Cor. 11:20‑34• 20When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
 21For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
 22What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
 25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
 26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come.
 27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
 30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
 31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
 32But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
 33Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.
 34And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. (1 Cor. 11:20‑34)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the first.
John 20:1,19,26• 1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
 19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
 26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. (John 20:1,19,26)
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1 Cor. 16:2• 2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. (1 Cor. 16:2)
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Rev. 1:10• 10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, (Rev. 1:10)
the disciples.
1 Cor. 11:17‑21,33‑34• 17Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.
 18For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
 19For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
 20When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
 21For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
 33Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.
 34And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. (1 Cor. 11:17‑21,33‑34)
to break.
Acts 20:11• 11When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. (Acts 20:11)
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Acts 2:42,46• 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
 46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, (Acts 2:42,46)
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Luke 22:19• 19And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. (Luke 22:19)
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Luke 24:35• 35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. (Luke 24:35)
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1 Cor. 10:16• 16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? (1 Cor. 10:16)
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1 Cor. 11:20‑34• 20When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
 21For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
 22What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
 25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
 26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come.
 27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
 30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
 31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
 32But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
 33Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.
 34And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. (1 Cor. 11:20‑34)
and continued.
Acts 20:9,11,31• 9And 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.
 11When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
 31Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. (Acts 20:9,11,31)
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Acts 28:23• 23And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. (Acts 28:23)
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Neh. 8:3• 3And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law. (Neh. 8:3)
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Neh. 9:3• 3And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the Lord their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the Lord their God. (Neh. 9:3)
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1 Cor. 15:10• 10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (1 Cor. 15:10)
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2 Tim. 4:2• 2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (2 Tim. 4:2)
• We perceive the usual object of their assembly: they “came together to break bread”; and the ordinary occasion of holding it—“the first day of the week.” (“Acts 20” by J.N. Darby)
• The delay of seven days furnished the ever desired privilege of partaking the Lord’s Supper together. (“Acts 20:1-6” by W. Kelly)
• It was eight days after, when Thomas was with them and was delivered from his unbelief. It was the day of new, not old, creation, of grace and not law. There was no transfer from the seventh day to the first, nor is the first ever called Sabbath day; but as the apostles and others who had been Jews availed themselves of the Sabbath and of liberty to speak in the synagogue, so the first day was unequivocally the special and honored day of the Christian assembly. (“Acts 20:7-12” by W. Kelly)
• {v.7-8} Twice over it is said that “we” gathered together. The constant duty for all the family of God as distinct from the Jews was to assemble on that day to break bread….This is entirely confirmed by 1 Corinthians 16:2. “Every” first day of week let each of you set by himself a store according as he may thrive. (“Acts 20:7-12” by W. Kelly)
• From the first, breaking bread was appropriated to the Lord’s Supper: so we see it from the beginning (Acts 2:46). It is there clearly distinguished from partaking of food with rejoicing and singleness of heart. Earlier in the chapter, verse 42, the breaking of bread or loaf refers solely to the Lord’s Supper. This is shown by its surroundings, the teaching of the apostles and the fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers. (“Acts 20:7-12” by W. Kelly)
• It is true that the Apostle Paul took advantage of this occasion to minister to the saints, but it was not for this purpose that they came together. It was to break bread—not even to worship, though that was a natural accompaniment and consequence—but to break bread! (“A Young People's Meeting: The Question Box: No. 2 Distinguishing Between Meetings”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the first day of the week, we being assembled to break bread, Paul discoursed to them, about to depart on the morrow. And he prolonged the discourse till midnight.

W. Kelly Translation

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And on the first [day] of the week, when wea were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed to them, about to depart on the morrow, and prolonged the word till midnight.

WK Translation Notes

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Many MSS. and all the ancient Versions read "we," contrary to "the disciples" as the T. R. reads, probably to square with "to them." Nothing is simpler, all came together to break bread, but with prominence given to Paul and his companions in using "we," the family word.