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Acts 18:3: Meaning Explained
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
Acts 18:3
“and since they shared the same trade, he stayed and worked with them — they were all tentmakers by profession.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Paul found a couple named Aquila and Priscilla who made tents, just like Paul did. He stayed with them and worked at their trade.
What’s Happening Here
Paul earned his own living by making tents. He didn't just preach. He supported himself through work.
Key Words
Same tradeThey made the same product; they were in the same business
TentmakersPeople who made tents from leather or canvas
Stayed and workedLived with them and made tents with them
Why It Matters
Paul believed in working to support himself. He didn't ask others to support him while he preached.
Did You Know?
Aquila and Priscilla became Paul's best friends and helpers. They even risked their lives for him later.
Word Study
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Andκαὶ
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becauseδιὰ
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of the same craftὁμότεχνον
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he wasεἶναι
G3306
he abodeἔμενεν
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withπαρ'
G846
themαὐτοῖς
G2038
wroughtεἰργάζετο·
G2258
they wereἦσαν
G1063
forγὰρ
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tentmakersσκηνοποιοὶ
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by their occupationτέχνην
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