Acts 18:5

Translations

Modern

And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

Traditional

And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

Literal

Now when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with the word, earnestly testifying to the Jews Jesus to be the Christ.

Latin

Cum venissent autem de Macedonia Silas et Timotheus, instabat verbo Paulus, testificans Judæis esse Christum Jesum.

Original

Greek

English

And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

Notes

Acts 18:4–6

Paul followed his usual practice of preaching to the Jews first. After encountering rejection and opposition, he then reached out to the Gentiles (13:42–49; see 3:25–26; 26:20; Romans 1:16; 2:10; 3:29, 30; 4:9–12).
Paul probably wrote his letters to the Christians in Thessalonica after Silas and Timothy returned from Macedonia with a report on the situation there (see 1 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Thessalonians Book Introduction, “Setting”).

Acts 18:1–17

Paul spent 18 productive months preaching and teaching in Corinth. He started in the synagogue and then moved next door to the house of Titius Justus (18:1–11). Then Paul won an important case in court against his opponents (18:12–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul) Timothy Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews)

Events

Related verses

2 Corinthians 5:14
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
Acts 18:28
For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 9:22
But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 20:21
…testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 17:3
…explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared.
Ezekiel 3:14
So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.
Acts 17:14–16
The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
Jeremiah 6:11
But I am full of the LORD’s wrath; I am tired of holding it back. “Pour it out on the children in the street, and on the young men gathered together. For both husband and wife will be captured, the old and the very old alike.
Job 32:18–20
For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
Acts 2:36
Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
Jeremiah 20:9
If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.
Philippians 1:23
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:1–3 2 Corinthians 1:1–2

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Places

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Glossary

Aquila Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings Corinth First Letter to the Corinthians First Letter to the Thessalonians Inscriptions Letter to the Romans Persecution Second Coming of Christ Silas Timothy (Person) Travel

Topics

Confession of Christ Gentiles: Conversion of Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Paul: Reasons in the Synagogue Every Sabbath Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Silas: Rejoins Paul at Corinth Timothy: Rejoined Paul at Corinth

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