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Acts 18:4

Every Sabbath day Paul went to the synagogue and talked with both Jews and Greeks, trying to persuade them to believe in Jesus.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Gentiles;   Law;   Paul;   Reasoning;   Sabbath;   Synagogue;   Zeal, Religious;   Thompson Chain Reference - Greeks;   Sabbath;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Sabbath, the;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Gentiles;   Synagogue;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Achaia;   Corinth;   Corinthians, letters to the;   Dispersion;   Greece;   Paul;   Synagogue;   Thessalonians, letters to;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Head, Headship;   Lord's Day, the;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Episcopacy;   Ordination;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Synagogue;   Thessalonians, Epistles to the;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Corinth;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Acts;   Church;   Corinth;   Diaspora;   Greece;   Oration, Orator;   Proselytes;   Synagogue;   1 Corinthians;   2 Corinthians;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Achaia;   Acts of the Apostles;   Aquila and Priscilla;   Corinth;   Corinthians, Second Epistle to;   Greeks, Grecians;   Thessalonians, Second Epistle to the;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Grecians Greeks;   Nazirite;   Sabbath;   Synagogue;   Time;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Synagogue;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Anointing;   Synagogue;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Anointing,;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Hellenists;   Synagogue;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Grecians;   Philippi;   Sabbath;   Synagogue;   Teach;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Corinth;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.
King James Version (1611)
And hee reasoned in the Synagogue euery Sabbath, and perswaded the Iewes, and the Greekes.
King James Version
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
English Standard Version
And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks.
New American Standard Bible
And Paul was reasoning in the synagogue every Sabbath and trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.
New Century Version
Every Sabbath day he talked with the Jews and Greeks in the synagogue, trying to persuade them to believe in Jesus.
Amplified Bible
And he reasoned and debated in the synagogue every Sabbath, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks;
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And he was reasoning in the synagogue every Sabbath and trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he was reasoning in the synagogue every Sabbath and trying to persuade both Jews and Greeks.
Berean Standard Bible
Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.
Contemporary English Version
Every Sabbath, Paul went to the Jewish meeting place. He spoke to Jews and Gentiles and tried to win them over.
Complete Jewish Bible
Sha'ul also began carrying on discussions every Shabbat in the synagogue, where he tried to convince both Jews and Greeks.
Darby Translation
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he disputed in the Synagogue euery Sabbath day, and exhorted the Iewes, and the Grecians.
George Lamsa Translation
And he spoke in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the pagans.
Good News Translation
He held discussions in the synagogue every Sabbath, trying to convince both Jews and Greeks.
Lexham English Bible
And he argued in the synagogue every Sabbath, attempting to persuade both Jews and Greeks.
Literal Translation
And he reasoned in the synagogue on every sabbath persuading both Jews and Greeks.
American Standard Version
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
Bible in Basic English
And every Sabbath he had discussions in the Synagogue, turning Jews and Greeks to the faith.
Hebrew Names Version
He reasoned in the synagogue every Shabbat, and persuaded Yehudim and Yevanim.
International Standard Version
Every Sabbath he would argue in the synagogue and try to persuade both Jews and Greeks.Acts 17:2;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And he discoursed in the synagogue every shabath, and persuaded the Jihudoyee and the Heathens.
Murdock Translation
And he spoke in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and Gentiles.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he disputed in the synagogue euery Sabboth, and exhorted the Iewes and the Grekes.
English Revised Version
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
World English Bible
He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And he discoursed in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and Greeks.
Weymouth's New Testament
But, Sabbath after Sabbath, he preached in the synagogue and tried to win over both Jews and Greeks.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he disputide in the synagoge bi ech sabat, puttynge among the name of the Lord Jhesu; and he counselide Jewis and Grekis.
Update Bible Version
And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
New English Translation
He addressed both Jews and Greeks in the synagogue every Sabbath, attempting to persuade them.
New King James Version
And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.
New Living Translation
Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike.
New Life Bible
Every Day of Rest he would go to the Jewish place of worship and teach both Jews and Greeks.
New Revised Standard
Every sabbath he would argue in the synagogue and would try to convince Jews and Greeks.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he began reasoning in the synagogue every sabbath, and was persuading both Jews and Greeks.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, bringing in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
Revised Standard Version
And he argued in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And he preached in ye synagoge every saboth daye and exhorted the Iewes and the gentyls.
Young's Literal Translation
and he was reasoning in the synagogue every sabbath, persuading both Jews and Greeks.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And he preached in the synagoge euery Sabbath daye, and exhorted the Iewes and the Grekes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and try'd to gain upon the Jews and the Greek proselytes:
Simplified Cowboy Version
But on the day of rest, Paul could be found down at the Jewish church in town. He did everything he could to recruit riders for Jesus's outfit.

Contextual Overview

1 Later, Paul left Athens and went to the city of Corinth. 2 There he met a Jewish man named Aquila, who was born in the country of Pontus. But he and his wife, Priscilla, had recently moved to Corinth from Italy. They left Italy because Claudius had given an order for all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit Aquila and Priscilla. 3 They were tentmakers, the same as Paul, so he stayed with them and worked with them. 4 Every Sabbath day Paul went to the synagogue and talked with both Jews and Greeks, trying to persuade them to believe in Jesus. 5 But after Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time telling God's message to the Jews, trying to convince them that Jesus is the Messiah. 6 But they disagreed with what Paul was teaching and started insulting him. So Paul shook the dust from his clothes. He said to them, "If you are not saved, it will be your own fault! I have done all I can do. After this I will go only to the non-Jewish people."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

he: Acts 13:14-52, Acts 14:1, Acts 17:1-3, Acts 17:11, Acts 17:17, Acts 19:8, Luke 4:16

persuaded: Acts 18:13, Acts 13:43, Acts 19:26, Acts 26:28, Acts 28:23, Genesis 9:27, 2 Chronicles 32:11, Luke 16:31, 2 Corinthians 5:11

Reciprocal: Isaiah 1:18 - and let us Matthew 4:23 - teaching Mark 1:21 - he entered Luke 4:31 - taught Acts 3:26 - first Acts 13:5 - in the Acts 16:13 - on Acts 17:2 - went Acts 17:4 - the devout Acts 18:19 - but Acts 19:10 - both Acts 20:21 - to the Jews 1 Corinthians 3:6 - I 1 Corinthians 4:15 - for 1 Corinthians 15:1 - I declare

Cross-References

Genesis 18:5
I will get some food for you, and you can eat as much as you want. Then you can continue your journey." The three men said, "Do as you wish."
Genesis 18:15
Sarah said, "I didn't laugh!" (She said this because she was afraid.) Then the Lord said, "No, I know that is not true. You did laugh!"
Genesis 24:32
So Abraham's servant went into the house. Laban unloaded his camels and gave them straw and feed. Then he gave Abraham's servant water so that he and the men with him could wash their feet.
Genesis 43:24
The servant led the men into Joseph's house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he fed their donkeys.
1 Samuel 25:41
Abigail bowed her face to the ground. She said, "I am willing to be your slave woman, even if it is only to wash the feet of my master's servants."
Luke 7:44
Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? When I came into your house, you gave me no water for my feet. But she washed my feet with her tears and dried my feet with her hair.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be known for the good she has done: raising children, welcoming travelers into her home, serving the needs of God's people, helping those in trouble, and using her life to do all kinds of good.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath,.... In Corinth there was a synagogue of the Jews, in which they met together for worship on the seventh day of the week, which was their sabbath; and hither Paul went, and took the opportunity of reasoning with them out of the Scriptures, concerning Christ, his person, and offices, his incarnation, obedience, sufferings, and death, and about redemption and salvation by him: we may observe the diligence, industry, and indefatigableness of the apostle; on the sabbath day he went to the synagogue, and preached Christ to those who there attended; and on the weekdays he laboured with his own hands. Beza's most ancient copy, and the Vulgate Latin version add here, "interposing the name of the Lord Jesus"; frequently making mention of his name, or calling upon it, and doing miracles in it.

And persuaded the Jews and the Greeks; this was the effect of his reasoning, and the success that attended it; some, both of the Jews, who were so by birth, as well as religion, and of the Greeks, or Gentiles, who were Jewish proselytes, and attended synagogue worship, were convinced by his arguments, and were induced to believe the truth of his doctrine, and to embrace it; or at least he endeavoured to persuade them that they were lost sinners, and that there was salvation for them in Christ, and in him only.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And he reasoned ... - See the notes on Acts 17:2.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Acts 18:4. He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath — Discoursed at large concerning Jesus as the Messiah, proving this point from their own Scriptures, collated with the facts of our Lord's life, c.

And persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. — Many, both Jews and proselytes, were convinced of the truth of his doctrine. Among his converts was Epenetus, the first fruit of his labour in Achaia, Romans 16:5 and the family of Stephanas was the next; and then Crispus and Caius, or Gaius; all of whom the apostle himself baptized, 1 Corinthians 1:14-16. Acts 18:8.


 
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