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Acts 23:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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 night
nux (Greek #3571)
"night" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mid-)night.
Pronounce: noox
Origin: a primary word
following
epiousa (Greek #1966)
supervening, i.e. (2250 or 3571 being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night
KJV usage: following, next.
Pronounce: ep-ee-oo'-sah
Origin: feminine singular participle of a comparative of 1909 and εἶμι (to go)
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)
stood
ephistemi (Greek #2186)
from 1909 and 2476; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).
Pronounce: ef-is'-tay-mee
p by him
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)
, and said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
, Be of good cheer
tharseo (Greek #2293)
to have courage
KJV usage: be of good cheer (comfort). Compare 2292.
Pronounce: thar-seh'-o
Origin: from 2294
, 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
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
as
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
thou hast testified
diamarturomai (Greek #1263)
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
KJV usage: charge, testify (unto), witness.
Pronounce: dee-am-ar-too'-rom-ahee
Origin: from 1223 and 3140
of
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
me
emou (Greek #1700)
of me
KJV usage: me, mine, my.
Pronounce: em-oo'
Origin: a prolonged form of 3449
in
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
Jerusalem
Hierousalem (Greek #2419)
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
KJV usage: Jerusalem. Compare 2414.
Pronounce: hee-er-oo-sal-ame'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03389)
, so
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
must
dei (Greek #1163)
also δέον (deh-on'); neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV usage: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
Pronounce: die
Origin: 3d person singular active present of 1210
thou
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
bear witness
martureo (Greek #3140)
to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.
Pronounce: mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 3144
also
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
at
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
Rome
Rhome (Greek #4516)
strength; Roma, the capital of Italy
KJV usage: Rome.
Pronounce: hro'-may
Origin: from the base of 4517
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Acts 18:9• 9And the Lord said by vision in the night to Paul, Fear not, but speak and be not silent; (Acts 18:9)
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Acts 27:23‑24• 23For an angel of the God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night,
 24saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted to thee all those that sail with thee. (Acts 27:23‑24)
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Psa. 46:1,7• 1To the chief Musician. Of the sons of Korah. On Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, a help in distresses, very readily found.
 7Jehovah of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our high fortress. Selah. (Psa. 46:1,7)
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Acts 28:30‑31• 30And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging, and received all who came to him,
 31preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom unhinderedly. (Acts 28:30‑31)
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Rom. 1:15• 15so, as far as depends on me, am I ready to announce the glad tidings to you also who are in Rome. (Rom. 1:15)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the Lord.
Acts 2:25• 25for David says as to him, I foresaw the Lord continually before me, because he is at my right hand that I may not be moved. (Acts 2:25)
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Acts 18:9• 9And the Lord said by vision in the night to Paul, Fear not, but speak and be not silent; (Acts 18:9)
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Acts 27:23‑24• 23For an angel of the God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night,
 24saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted to thee all those that sail with thee. (Acts 27:23‑24)
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Psa. 46:1‑2• 1To the chief Musician. Of the sons of Korah. On Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, a help in distresses, very readily found.
 2Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas; (Psa. 46:1‑2)
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Psa. 109:31• 31For he standeth at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those that judge his soul. (Psa. 109:31)
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Isa. 41:10,14• 10--Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
 14Fear not, thou worm Jacob, ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. (Isa. 41:10,14)
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Isa. 43:2• 2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. (Isa. 43:2)
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Jer. 15:19‑21• 19Therefore thus saith Jehovah: If thou return, then will I bring thee again, thou shalt stand before me; and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth. Let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.
 20And I will make thee unto this people a strong brazen wall; and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, to save thee and to deliver thee, saith Jehovah;
 21yea, I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible. (Jer. 15:19‑21)
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Matt. 28:20• 20teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have enjoined you. And behold, *I* am with you all the days, until the completion of the age. (Matt. 28:20)
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John 14:18• 18I will not leave you orphans, I am coming to you. (John 14:18)
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2 Cor. 1:8‑10• 8For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, as to our tribulation which happened to us in Asia, that we were excessively pressed beyond our power, so as to despair even of living.
 9But we ourselves had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not have our trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead;
 10who has delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver; in whom we confide that he will also yet deliver; (2 Cor. 1:8‑10)
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Acts 27:22,25• 22And now I exhort you to be of good courage, for there shall be no loss at all of life of any of you, only of the ship.
 25Wherefore be of good courage, men, for I believe God that thus it shall be, as it has been said to me. (Acts 27:22,25)
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Matt. 9:2• 2And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, laid upon a bed; and Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, Be of good courage, child; thy sins are forgiven. (Matt. 9:2)
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Matt. 14:27• 27But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is *I*: be not afraid. (Matt. 14:27)
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John 16:33• 33These things have I spoken to you that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
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Acts 19:21• 21And when these things were fulfilled, Paul purposed in his spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, After I have been there I must see Rome also. (Acts 19:21)
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Acts 20:22• 22And now, behold, bound in my spirit *I* go to Jerusalem, not knowing what things shall happen to me in it; (Acts 20:22)
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Acts 22:18• 18and saw him saying to me, Make haste and go quickly out of Jerusalem, for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. (Acts 22:18)
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Acts 28:23‑28• 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.
 24And some were persuaded of the things which were said, but some disbelieved.
 25And being disagreed among themselves they left; Paul having spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit through Esaias the prophet to our fathers,
 26saying, Go to this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear and not understand, and seeing ye shall see and not perceive.
 27For the heart of this people has become fat, and they hear heavily with their ears, and they have closed their eyes; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
 28Be it known to you therefore, that this salvation of God has been sent to the nations; *they* also will hear it. (Acts 28:23‑28)
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Rom. 1:15‑16• 15so, as far as depends on me, am I ready to announce the glad tidings to you also who are in Rome.
 16For I am not ashamed of the glad tidings; for it is God's power to salvation, to every one that believes, both to Jew first and to Greek: (Rom. 1:15‑16)
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Phil. 1:13• 13so that my bonds have become manifest as being in Christ in all the praetorium and to all others; (Phil. 1:13)
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2 Tim. 4:17• 17But the Lord stood with me, and gave me power, that through me the proclamation might be fully made, and all those of the nations should hear; and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth. (2 Tim. 4:17)
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Acts 28:30‑31• 30And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging, and received all who came to him,
 31preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom unhinderedly. (Acts 28:30‑31)
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Isa. 46:10• 10declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure; (Isa. 46:10)
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John 11:8‑10• 8The disciples say to him, Rabbi, even but now the Jews sought to stone thee, and goest thou thither again?
 9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any one walk in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world;
 10but if any one walk in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him. (John 11:8‑10)
• It will be remarked in this interesting history, that at the moment when Paul might have been the most troubled, when his course was perhaps the least evidently according to the power of the Spirit, when he brought disorder into the council by using arguments which afterwards he hesitates himself entirely to justify-it is then that the Lord, full of grace, appears to him to encourage and strengthen him. (“Acts 26” by J.N. Darby)
• Truly the Lord is good: not a word of blame; nothing but assurance of help, and this by so remarkable a manifestation at the very time when discouragement would have been natural. (“Acts 23:10-22” by W. Kelly)
• This was evidently then the corrected and proper scope of Paul’s allotted sphere: Jerusalem was outside it. (“Acts 23:10-22” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But the following night the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good courage; for as thou hast testified the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so thou must bear witness at Rome also.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the night following, the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheera, for as thou hast fully testified concerning me at Jerusalem so also must thou testify at Rome.

WK Translation Notes

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"Paul" is not in the best authorities.