Acts 19:22

Authorized King James Version

So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἀποστείλας

G649

he sent

set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively

δὲ

G1161

but, and, etc

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Μακεδονίαν

G3109

Macedonia

macedonia, a region of greece

δύο

G1417

two

"two"

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

διακονούντων

G1247

of them that ministered

to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon

αὐτὸς

G846

but he himself

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

#10

Τιμόθεον

G5095

Timotheus

dear to god; timotheus, a christian

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

Ἔραστον

G2037

Erastus

beloved; erastus, a christian

#13

αὐτὸς

G846

but he himself

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

#14

ἐπέσχεν

G1907

stayed

to hold upon, i.e., (by implication) to retain; (by extension) to detain; (with implication, of g3563) to pay attention to

#15

χρόνον

G5550

for a season

a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a

#16

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#17

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#18

Ἀσίαν

G773

Asia

asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 19 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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