American Standard Version
Acts 17:2
2and Paul, as his custom was, went in unto them, and for three sabbath days reasoned with them from the scriptures,
Acts 17:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
- New International Version (NIV)As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
- English Standard Version (ESV)And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
Context of Acts 17:2
1Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: and Paul, as his custom was, went in unto them, and for three sabbath days reasoned with them from the scriptures, 3opening and alleging that it behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom, said he, I proclaim unto you, is the Christ. 4And some of them were persuaded, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
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κατὰ δὲ τὸ εἰωθὸς τῷ Παύλῳ εἰσῆλθεν πρὸς αὐτούς, καὶ ἐπὶ σάββατα τρία διελέξατο αὐτοῖς ἀπὸ τῶν γραφῶν,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 17:2
- Luke 4:16And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and he entered, as his custom was, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read.
- John 18:20Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.
- Acts 17:10And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
- Acts 9:20And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.
- Acts 13:5And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant.
- Acts 14:1And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.
- Acts 18:4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
- Acts 19:8And he entered into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, reasoning and persuading as to the things concerning the kingdom of God.
- Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
- Acts 28:23And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.
- 1 Samuel 12:7Now therefore stand still, that I may plead with you before Jehovah concerning all the righteous acts of Jehovah, which he did to you and to your fathers.
- Isaiah 1:18Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
- Hebrews 7:1For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
Commentaries on Acts 17:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2As his manner was - He constantly offered salvation first to the Jews; and for this purpose attended their Sabbath-days' meetings at their synagogues.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2His manner was - His custom was to attend on the worship of the synagogue, and to preach the gospel to his countrymen first, Acts 9:20; Acts 13:5, Acts 13:14. Reasoned with them - Discoursed to them, or attempted to prove that Jesus was the Messiah. The word used here ( ́ dielegeto) often means no more than “to make a public address or discourse.” See the notes on Acts 24:25. Out of the scriptures - By many critics this is connected with the following…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3Amphipolis was a Roman military post on the Egnatian Way in northeastern Macedonia. Apollonia, named after the Greek god Apollo, was also on the Egnatian Way. Thessalonica was a good place to begin ministry because it had a Jewish synagogue (see study note on 9:2). Paul preached there for three consecutive Sabbath days. He explained the Scriptures and showed how they are fulfilled in Jesus (how they come true in him).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2-42-4. Paul, as his manner was--always to begin with the Jews. went in unto them--In writing to the converts but a few months after this, he reminds them of the courage and superiority to indignity, for the Gospel's sake, which this required after the shameful treatment he had so lately experienced at Philippi (1Th 2:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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