Acts 1:13
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 34
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑπερῷον
an upper room
G5253
ὑπερῷον
an upper room
Strong's:
G5253
Word #:
7 of 34
a higher part of the house, i.e., apartment in the third story
ὅ
G3588
ὅ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
13 of 34
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Φίλιππος
Philip
G5376
Φίλιππος
Philip
Strong's:
G5376
Word #:
20 of 34
fond of horses; philippus, the name of four israelites
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
21 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Βαρθολομαῖος
Bartholomew
G918
Βαρθολομαῖος
Bartholomew
Strong's:
G918
Word #:
23 of 34
son of tolmai; bar-tholomaeus, a christian apostle
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
24 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ματθαῖος,
Matthew
G3156
Ματθαῖος,
Matthew
Strong's:
G3156
Word #:
25 of 34
matthaeus (i.e., matthitjah), an israelite and a christian
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
28 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
30 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ζηλωτὴς
Zelotes
G2208
ζηλωτὴς
Zelotes
Strong's:
G2208
Word #:
31 of 34
a zealot, i.e., (specially) partisan for jewish political independence
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
32 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Acts 20:8And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.Luke 22:12And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.Mark 14:15And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.Mark 2:14And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.Acts 12:17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.James 1:1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
Historical Context
Jesus' brothers - James, Joses, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55) - became believers after the resurrection. James later led the Jerusalem church (Acts 15) and authored the epistle bearing his name.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the transformation of Jesus' skeptical brothers teach about resurrection faith?
- How does the community of men and women together reflect the inclusive nature of Christ's kingdom?
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Analysis & Commentary
The comprehensive list of apostles emphasizes the foundation of apostolic witness. Luke includes 'Mary the mother of Jesus' and Jesus' brothers who had previously disbelieved (John 7:5). Their presence indicates resurrection faith had transformed family skepticism into devoted discipleship.