Acts 15:26
Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Original Language Analysis
παραδεδωκόσιν
that have hazarded
G3860
παραδεδωκόσιν
that have hazarded
Strong's:
G3860
Word #:
2 of 13
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ψυχὰς
lives
G5590
ψυχὰς
lives
Strong's:
G5590
Word #:
4 of 13
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
αὐτῶν
G846
αὐτῶν
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 13
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὑπὲρ
for
G5228
ὑπὲρ
for
Strong's:
G5228
Word #:
6 of 13
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματος
the name
G3686
ὀνόματος
the name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
8 of 13
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίου
Lord
G2962
κυρίου
Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
10 of 13
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Cross References
Acts 14:19And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.Acts 13:50But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.1 Corinthians 15:30And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?Judges 5:18Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.
Historical Context
Paul and Barnabas had recently faced persecution in Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra (where Paul was stoned). Their willingness to suffer demonstrated the authenticity of their calling.
Questions for Reflection
- How does suffering for Christ validate gospel ministry?
- What does it mean to 'hazard your life' for Jesus' name today?
- How can recognition from godly leaders encourage faithful ministers?
Analysis & Commentary
Paul and Barnabas are commended as 'men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.' The Greek 'paradedōkosi' (have delivered up, risked) describes willing self-sacrifice. This apostolic commendation validated their ministry and refuted the Judaizers' accusations. Gospel ministers are authenticated by suffering for Christ's sake.