Acts 15:35
Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
Original Language Analysis
Παῦλος
Paul
G3972
Παῦλος
Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
1 of 18
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Βαρναβᾶς
Barnabas
G921
Βαρναβᾶς
Barnabas
Strong's:
G921
Word #:
4 of 18
son of nabas (i.e., prophecy); barnabas, an israelite
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εὐαγγελιζόμενοι
preaching
G2097
εὐαγγελιζόμενοι
preaching
Strong's:
G2097
Word #:
10 of 18
to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
μετὰ
with
G3326
μετὰ
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
11 of 18
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πολλῶν
many
G4183
πολλῶν
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
14 of 18
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον
the word
G3056
λόγον
the word
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
16 of 18
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
Cross References
Acts 13:1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Historical Context
Antioch had become a major Christian center with multiple teachers and preachers. This robust leadership team enabled the church's continued growth and missionary sending.
Questions for Reflection
- How do teaching and preaching complement each other in ministry?
- What benefits come from multiple leaders serving together?
- How can you contribute to the teaching ministry of your local church?
Analysis & Commentary
Paul and Barnabas 'continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.' The combination of 'teaching' (didaskō - systematic instruction) and 'preaching' (euangelizō - proclaiming good news) represents comprehensive ministry. The involvement of 'many others' shows the multi-elder pattern in early churches.