Acts 18:22
And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κατελθὼν
when he had landed
G2718
κατελθὼν
when he had landed
Strong's:
G2718
Word #:
2 of 12
to come (or go) down (literally or figuratively)
εἰς
at
G1519
εἰς
at
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
3 of 12
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀσπασάμενος
saluted
G782
ἀσπασάμενος
saluted
Strong's:
G782
Word #:
7 of 12
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκκλησίαν
the church
G1577
ἐκκλησίαν
the church
Strong's:
G1577
Word #:
9 of 12
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
Historical Context
This brief summary covers significant travel - Ephesus to Caesarea to Jerusalem to Antioch. The Jerusalem greeting and Antioch return completed Paul's second missionary journey.
Questions for Reflection
- Why was maintaining connection with Jerusalem and Antioch important for Paul?
- What does this teach about missionary accountability to sending churches?
Analysis & Commentary
'He went up, and saluted the church' in Jerusalem before going to Antioch. This visit maintained apostolic fellowship and accountability. 'He went down to Antioch' - his sending church base for reporting and refreshment.