Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. New Living Translation That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. English Standard Version The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Berean Standard Bible As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Berean Literal Bible And the brothers sent away both Paul and Silas immediately by night to Berea, who having arrived, went into the synagogue of the Jews. King James Bible And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. New King James Version Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. New American Standard Bible The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. NASB 1995 The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. NASB 1977 And the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea; and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Legacy Standard Bible And the brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Amplified Bible The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea; and when they arrived, they entered the Jewish synagogue. Christian Standard Bible As soon as it was night, the brothers and sisters sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. Upon arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Holman Christian Standard Bible As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Berea. On arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. American Standard Version And 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. Contemporary English Version That same night the Lord's followers sent Paul and Silas on to Berea, and after they arrived, they went to the synagogue. English Revised Version And 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Immediately when night came, the believers sent Paul and Silas to the city of Berea. When Paul and Silas arrived in the city of Berea, they entered the synagogue. Good News Translation As soon as night came, the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived, they went to the synagogue. International Standard Version That night the brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Majority Standard Bible As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. NET Bible The brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Berea at once, during the night. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue. New Heart English Bible The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Webster's Bible Translation And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who coming thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Weymouth New Testament The brethren at once sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea, and they, on their arrival, went to the synagogue of the Jews. World English Bible The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the brothers immediately, through the night, sent forth both Paul and Silas to Berea, who having come, went into the synagogue of the Jews; Berean Literal Bible And the brothers sent away both Paul and Silas immediately by night to Berea, who having arrived, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Young's Literal Translation And the brethren immediately, through the night, sent forth both Paul and Silas to Berea, who having come, went to the synagogue of the Jews; Smith's Literal Translation And the brethren quickly sent out both Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who arriving went away to the synagogue of the Jews. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea. Who, when they were come thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, the brothers promptly sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. And when they had arrived, they entered the synagogue of the Jews. New American Bible The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas to Beroea during the night. Upon arrival they went to the synagogue of the Jews. New Revised Standard Version That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas off to Beroea; and when they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to the city of Be-re’a: and when they arrived there, they entered into the synagogue of the Jews. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the brethren immediately that night sent Paulus and Shila to the city Berea. And when they came there, they were entering a synagogue of the Jews. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea; and when they had come, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Godbey New Testament But the brethren immediately sent away both Paul and Silas to Berea by night, who coming into the synagogue of the Jews departed; Haweis New Testament Then the disciples immediately by night sent off both Paul and Silas to Berea; who were no sooner arrived, than they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Mace New Testament Immediately the brethren sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea, where being arriv'd, they went into the synagogue. Weymouth New Testament The brethren at once sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea, and they, on their arrival, went to the synagogue of the Jews. Worrell New Testament But the brethren straightway sent away both Paul and Silas by night to Beraea; who, indeed, having arrived, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Worsley New Testament And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who, when they were come thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Character of the Bereans9And they collected bond from Jason and the others, and then released them. 10 As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. 11Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.… Cross References Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. Acts 17:12 As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men. Acts 17:13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds. Acts 16:9-10 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Acts 16:40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. Acts 20:4 Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. Acts 9:25 One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. Acts 14:6 they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, Acts 15:40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. Acts 18:5 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. Acts 19:22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia. Acts 13:50 The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. Acts 17:2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, Treasury of Scripture And the brothers immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. the brethren. Acts 17:14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. Acts 9:25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. Acts 23:23,24 And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; … Berea. Acts 17:13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. went. Acts 17:2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, Acts 14:6,7 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: … 1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. Jump to Previous Arrival Arrived Arriving Berea Beroea Beroe'a Forth Immediately Jewish Jews Night Once Paul Silas Straight Synagogue ThitherJump to Next Arrival Arrived Arriving Berea Beroea Beroe'a Forth Immediately Jewish Jews Night Once Paul Silas Straight Synagogue ThitherActs 17 1. Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,5. and others persecute him. 10. He is sent to Berea, and preaches there. 13. Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica, 16. he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown; 32. whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ. As soon as night fell This phrase indicates the urgency and immediacy of the actions taken by the believers. The Greek word for "night" (νύξ, nux) often symbolizes a time of danger or transition in Scripture. The believers acted swiftly under the cover of darkness to protect Paul and Silas, demonstrating their commitment to the mission and the safety of the apostles. Historically, travel at night was risky, yet it underscores the pressing need to continue spreading the Gospel despite opposition. the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea On arriving they went into the Jewish synagogue Parallel Commentaries ... Greek As soon asεὐθέως (eutheōs) Adverb Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. night [had fallen], νυκτὸς (nyktos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3571: The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'. the Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. sent ἐξέπεμψαν (exepempsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1599: To send out, send forth. From ek and pempo; to despatch. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Silas Σιλᾶν (Silan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4609: Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian. {away} to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Berea. Βέροιαν (Beroian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 960: Berea, a town of the province Macedonia. Perhaps a provincial from a derivative of peran; Beroea, a place in Macedonia. On arriving [there], παραγενόμενοι (paragenomenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. they went ἀπῄεσαν (apēesan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 549: To go away, depart. From apo and eimi; to go away. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jewish Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. synagogue. συναγωγὴν (synagōgēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. Links Acts 17:10 NIVActs 17:10 NLT Acts 17:10 ESV Acts 17:10 NASB Acts 17:10 KJV Acts 17:10 BibleApps.com Acts 17:10 Biblia Paralela Acts 17:10 Chinese Bible Acts 17:10 French Bible Acts 17:10 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 17:10 The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |