Acts 19:10
And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Original Language Analysis
ἐγένετο
continued
G1096
ἐγένετο
continued
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
3 of 22
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ἐπὶ
by the space
G1909
ἐπὶ
by the space
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
4 of 22
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
ὥστε
so
G5620
ὥστε
so
Strong's:
G5620
Word #:
7 of 22
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κατοικοῦντας
they which dwelt in
G2730
κατοικοῦντας
they which dwelt in
Strong's:
G2730
Word #:
10 of 22
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἀσίαν
Asia
G773
Ἀσίαν
Asia
Strong's:
G773
Word #:
12 of 22
asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον
the word
G3056
λόγον
the word
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
15 of 22
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 #:
16 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίου
of the Lord
G2962
κυρίου
of the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
17 of 22
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Ἰησοῦ,
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ,
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
18 of 22
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Cross References
Acts 20:31Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.Acts 16:6Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,2 Timothy 1:15This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Historical Context
During these two years (AD 54-56), churches were planted in Colossae, Laodicea, Hierapolis, and likely Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia. Ephesus became the hub for Asian Christianity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does concentrated teaching in one location enable regional impact?
- What makes a location strategic for gospel influence?
- How can we maximize gospel spread through training disciples who plant churches?
Analysis & Commentary
'This continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.' Two years of daily teaching in Tyrannus's hall evangelized the entire province. From Ephesus, disciples carried the gospel throughout Asia Minor, planting the seven churches of Revelation 2-3. Concentrated teaching in strategic locations catalyzes regional evangelism.