Acts Chapter 20 · Verse 11
When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
γευσάμενος
eaten
G1089
γευσάμενος
eaten
Strong's:
G1089
Word #:
7 of 15
to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
ἐφ'
G1909
ἐφ'
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
8 of 15
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
ἱκανόν
a long while
G2425
ἱκανόν
a long while
Strong's:
G2425
Word #:
9 of 15
competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
ὁμιλήσας
talked
G3656
ὁμιλήσας
talked
Strong's:
G3656
Word #:
11 of 15
to be in company with, i.e., (by implication) to converse
αὐγῆς
break of day
G827
αὐγῆς
break of day
Strong's:
G827
Word #:
13 of 15
a ray of light, i.e., (by implication) radiance, dawn
Historical Context
The all-night teaching marathon shows early church dedication. Breaking bread may indicate both communion and fellowship meal.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the continued gathering after the miracle teach about worship priorities?
- How does this extended teaching exemplify early church dedication?
Analysis & Commentary
'When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day' - uninterrupted ministry continued after the miracle. The resurrection didn't end the gathering but enabled its continuation.