Verse MeaningActsComplex verse
Acts 18:4: Meaning Explained
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
Acts 18:4
“Every Sabbath Paul debated in the synagogue, trying to persuade both Jews and Greeks.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Every week, Paul went to the synagogue and taught and argued with Jewish and Greek people about Jesus.
What’s Happening Here
Paul made it a habit to teach in the synagogue every Sabbath (the Jewish day of rest). He wanted everyone to understand about Jesus.
Key Words
SabbathThe seventh day of the week, a holy day of rest
persuadeTry to convince someone to believe
Why It Matters
Consistent teaching is important. Paul didn't give up trying to reach people; he kept teaching every week.
Did You Know?
Jewish synagogues allowed visiting teachers to speak and teach.
Word Study
G1256
he reasonedδιελέγετο
G1161
Andδὲ
G1722
inἐν
G4864
the synagogueσυναγωγῇ
G3956
everyπᾶν
G4521
sabbathσάββατον
G3982
persuadedἔπειθέν
G5037
andτε
G2453
the JewsἸουδαίους
G2532
andκαὶ
G1672
the GreeksἝλληνας
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