Acts Chapter 16 · Verse 32
And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 14
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
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον
the word
G3056
λόγον
the word
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
5 of 14
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίου
of the Lord
G2962
κυρίου
of the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
7 of 14
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
Household evangelism was common in the early church (Acts 10:2, 16:15, 18:8). The head of household's conversion often led to whole family conversions, reflecting ancient social structures.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is proclaiming the word essential to genuine evangelism?
- How can we share the gospel with entire households, not just individuals?
- What does it mean that the word of the Lord is sufficient for salvation?
Analysis & Commentary
'They spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.' Gospel proclamation was immediate and inclusive - both the jailor and his household heard. The 'word of the Lord' is sufficient for salvation. Paul didn't merely perform miracles; he preached Christ. True evangelism centers on the proclaimed word.