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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

περιτέμνω circumcise G4059
πύθων spirit of divination G4436
ἐκκλησία assembly G1577
ὅραμα vision G3705
προσευχή prayer G4335
βαπτίζω baptize G907

People & Context

Paul

Apostle who circumcises Timothy, casts out the divining spirit, and is beaten and imprisoned at Philippi

Silas

Paul's companion, dragged before the magistrates, imprisoned, and singing praise at midnight with him

Timothy

Disciple of Lystra, son of a believing Jewish mother and Greek father, circumcised by Paul to join him

Lydia

Seller of purple from Thyatira whose heart the Lord opened; baptized with her household and hosts Paul

Philippian Jailer

Prison-keeper who, after the earthquake, asks how to be saved, believes, and is baptized with his household

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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