Acts 20:2
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
Original Language Analysis
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μέρη
parts
G3313
μέρη
parts
Strong's:
G3313
Word #:
4 of 14
a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
ἐκεῖνα
those
G1565
ἐκεῖνα
those
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
5 of 14
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παρακαλέσας
exhortation
G3870
παρακαλέσας
exhortation
Strong's:
G3870
Word #:
7 of 14
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
αὐτοὺς
them
G846
αὐτοὺς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 14
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
λόγῳ
G3056
λόγῳ
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
9 of 14
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
πολλῷ
had given
G4183
πολλῷ
had given
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
10 of 14
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
ἦλθεν
he came
G2064
ἦλθεν
he came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
11 of 14
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
12 of 14
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:1 Thessalonians 2:3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:1 Thessalonians 4:1Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.Acts 20:11When 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.1 Thessalonians 2:11As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
Historical Context
This Macedonian and Greek journey (AD 56-57) included writing Romans (from Corinth) and dealing with Corinthian church issues addressed in the epistles.
Questions for Reflection
- Why did Paul emphasize 'much exhortation' in revisiting churches?
- What does extended stay in established churches accomplish?
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Analysis & Commentary
'When he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.' The 'much exhortation' indicates intensive teaching during this revisitation. Three months in Greece allowed extended ministry in Corinth.