Acts 20:30
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
Also
G2532
καὶ
Also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐξ
of
G1537
ἐξ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
2 of 14
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
αὐτῶν
own selves
G846
αὐτῶν
own selves
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 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
ἀναστήσονται
arise
G450
ἀναστήσονται
arise
Strong's:
G450
Word #:
5 of 14
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
διεστραμμένα
perverse things
G1294
διεστραμμένα
perverse things
Strong's:
G1294
Word #:
8 of 14
to distort, i.e., (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀποσπᾶν
to draw away
G645
ἀποσπᾶν
to draw away
Strong's:
G645
Word #:
10 of 14
to drag forth, i.e., (literally) unsheathe (a sword), or relatively (with a degree of force implied) retire (personally or factiously)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
1 John 2:19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.Acts 11:26And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
Historical Context
This prediction of internal corruption proved tragically accurate. False teachers emerged from within the Ephesian church as Paul foresaw.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is internal corruption more dangerous than external attack?
- What marks leaders who 'draw away disciples after themselves' rather than toward Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.' Internal threats compound external dangers. Leaders seeking personal following rather than Christ's glory corrupt the church from within.