Acts 20:7
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σαββάτων
day of the week
G4521
σαββάτων
day of the week
Strong's:
G4521
Word #:
6 of 26
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,
συνηγμένων
came together
G4863
συνηγμένων
came together
Strong's:
G4863
Word #:
7 of 26
to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Παῦλος
Paul
G3972
Παῦλος
Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
14 of 26
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
διελέγετο
preached
G1256
διελέγετο
preached
Strong's:
G1256
Word #:
15 of 26
to say thoroughly, i.e., discuss (in argument or exhortation)
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 26
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
μέλλων
ready
G3195
μέλλων
ready
Strong's:
G3195
Word #:
17 of 26
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
ἐξιέναι
to depart
G1826
ἐξιέναι
to depart
Strong's:
G1826
Word #:
18 of 26
to issue, i.e., leave (a place), escape (to the shore)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπαύριον
on the morrow
G1887
ἐπαύριον
on the morrow
Strong's:
G1887
Word #:
20 of 26
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
παρέτεινέν
continued
G3905
παρέτεινέν
continued
Strong's:
G3905
Word #:
21 of 26
to extend along, i.e., prolong (in point of time)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον
his speech
G3056
λόγον
his speech
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
24 of 26
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.John 20:19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.Acts 2:42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.John 20:1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.Revelation 1:10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,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.Acts 28:23And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.Acts 20:9And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.Luke 24:35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
Historical Context
Sunday worship commemorated Christ's resurrection. The combination of communion ('break bread'), preaching, and fellowship characterized early church gatherings.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Sunday gathering teach about early Christian worship patterns?
- How did Paul's imminent departure intensify the teaching opportunity?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them.' Sunday gathering for communion and teaching shows early Christian practice. 'Ready to depart on the morrow' created urgency for extended teaching.