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Acts 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 28

1 And he arrived in Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple by name Timothy was there, the son of a certain believing Jewish woman, but his father was a Greek.

2 who was testified to by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.

3 Paul desired this one to go forth with him, and taking him he circumcised him, because of the Jews being in those places. For they all knew his father, that he was a Greek.

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul having circumcised Timothy, 14 Lydia believes. 16 He casts out a spirit of divination. 19 He and Silas are beaten and imprisoned.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
τε also, and, both, even, then,, whether G5037
πιστῆς believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly) G4103
λαλῆσαι preach, say, speak (after) G2980
ἐλθόντες accompany, appear, bring G2064

People & Context

The Macedonian Call

Paul sees a night vision of a Macedonian man entreating him to come and help34. Concluding the Lord called them to preach there, they set sail for Mac…

The Philippian Jailer Saved

Paul and Silas are severely beaten and imprisoned36. A midnight earthquake opens the prison doors, leading the prison-keeper to believe and be baptize…

Timeline

The Macedonian Call

Paul sees a night vision of a Macedonian man entreating him to come and help34. Concluding the Lord called them to preach there, they set sail for Macedonia35.

Acts 16:6-10
The Philippian Jailer Saved

Paul and Silas are severely beaten and imprisoned36. A midnight earthquake opens the prison doors, leading the prison-keeper to believe and be baptized3738.

Acts 16:25-34

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