Acts 13:52
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
Original Language Analysis
οἵ
G3588
οἵ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 8
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπληροῦντο
were filled with
G4137
ἐπληροῦντο
were filled with
Strong's:
G4137
Word #:
4 of 8
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 8
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.1 Thessalonians 1:6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:Acts 4:31And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;2 Corinthians 8:2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.James 1:2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Historical Context
The disciples' joy despite Paul and Barnabas's expulsion shows the gospel had taken root independently of the messengers. The church would continue through Spirit-empowered believers, not dependency on founding missionaries.
Questions for Reflection
- How can you experience joy that's independent of circumstances, rooted in the Spirit's presence?
- What does this teach about measuring ministry success by fruit that remains rather than immediate results?
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Analysis & Commentary
Despite persecution and expulsion, 'the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.' This paradoxical joy amid suffering demonstrates the Spirit's work that transcends circumstances. Their joy wasn't based on comfort or success but on the Spirit's presence and the gospel's truth. This pattern of persecution producing joy echoes Jesus's beatitudes (Matthew 5:11-12).