Acts 20:1
And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
Original Language Analysis
Μετὰ
after
G3326
Μετὰ
after
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
1 of 18
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παύσασθαι
was ceased
G3973
παύσασθαι
was ceased
Strong's:
G3973
Word #:
4 of 18
to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e., restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Παῦλος
Paul
G3972
Παῦλος
Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
9 of 18
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
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
ἀσπασάμενος
embraced
G782
ἀσπασάμενος
embraced
Strong's:
G782
Word #:
13 of 18
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
πορευθῆναι
for to go
G4198
πορευθῆναι
for to go
Strong's:
G4198
Word #:
15 of 18
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
16 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:5For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.Acts 19:21After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
Historical Context
The Ephesian riot (Acts 19:23-41) didn't derail Paul's mission but hastened departure. The embrace shows emotional bonds developed during three years of ministry.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you balance affection and mission when leaving ministry contexts?
- What does Paul's continued journey teach about perseverance after opposition?
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Analysis & Commentary
After Ephesus riot 'Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them' before departing. Affectionate farewell characterized Paul's pastoral relationships. 'Departed for to go into Macedonia' continued the planned journey despite opposition.