Acts 5:42
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Original Language Analysis
ἡμέραν
daily
G2250
ἡμέραν
daily
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
3 of 17
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱερῷ
the temple
G2411
ἱερῷ
the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
6 of 17
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κατ'
in every
G2596
κατ'
in every
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
8 of 17
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
οἶκον
house
G3624
οἶκον
house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
9 of 17
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
ἐπαύοντο
they ceased
G3973
ἐπαύοντο
they ceased
Strong's:
G3973
Word #:
11 of 17
to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e., restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εὐαγγελιζόμενοι
preach
G2097
εὐαγγελιζόμενοι
preach
Strong's:
G2097
Word #:
14 of 17
to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
15 of 17
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Cross References
Acts 2:46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,Acts 20:20And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Acts 8:35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.Luke 21:37And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.Acts 17:3Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.Acts 9:20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.Acts 4:29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Historical Context
This relentless activity occurred in Jerusalem under ongoing Sanhedrin hostility. Public temple teaching reached crowds while house-to-house ministry built intimate community, establishing a pattern of both large and small group ministry.
Questions for Reflection
- How can contemporary churches balance public proclamation with personal, home-based ministry?
- What would it look like for believers today to 'cease not' in teaching and preaching Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
Daily, tireless witness 'in the temple, and in every house' shows the early church's aggressive evangelism utilizing all available venues. The dual message of 'teaching and preaching Jesus Christ' combines instruction for believers and proclamation for unbelievers. Their refusal to 'cease' despite opposition demonstrates commitment unto death.