Acts 19:8

Paul Ministers in Ephesus · Acts 19:8–12
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Translations

Modern
Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.
Traditional
And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
Literal
And having entered into the synagogue, he was speaking boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the kingdom of God.
Latin
Introgressus autem synagogam, cum fiducia loquebatur per tres menses, disputans et suadens de regno Dei.

Original

Greek
English
Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.

Notes

This section describes Paul's third mission journey, which happened around AD 53 to 57. Paul visited Galatia and Phrygia again to build stronger relationships with the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years (19:1, 8–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul)

Events

Parallels

Ephesians 1:1–2 Revelation 2:1–7

Glossary

Asiarch Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings First Letter to the Corinthians Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Lord’s Day Paul the Apostle Philemon (Person) Philippians, Letter to the Synagogue Timothy, First Letter to Travel

Topics

Holy Boldness: Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul