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Acts 16:11–15

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Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.
¶ And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
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From verse 11

  1. Acts 21:1Rank 1 from verse 11
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    1AND it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:

  2. Acts 16:8Rank 2 from verse 11
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    8And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

From verse 12

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:2Rank 1 from verse 12
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    2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

  2. Philippians 1:1Rank 2 from verse 12
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    1PAUL and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

  3. Acts 20:6Rank 3 from verse 12
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    6And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.

  4. Acts 16:21Rank 4 from verse 12
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    21And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

  5. Acts 16:9Rank 5 from verse 12
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    9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

From verse 13

  1. Acts 13:14Rank 1 from verse 13
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    14¶ But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

  2. Acts 21:5Rank 2 from verse 13
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    5And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.

  3. Colossians 1:23Rank 3 from verse 13
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    23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

  4. Acts 13:42Rank 4 from verse 13
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    42And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

  5. Acts 16:6Rank 5 from verse 13
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    6Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

  6. Acts 17:2Rank 6 from verse 13
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    2And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

  7. Acts 18:4Rank 7 from verse 13
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    4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

  8. Acts 20:7Rank 8 from verse 13
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    7And 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.

  9. Galatians 3:28Rank 9 from verse 13
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    28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

  10. John 8:2Rank 10 from verse 13
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    2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

  11. Luke 13:10Rank 11 from verse 13
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    10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

  12. Luke 4:20–21Rank 12 from verse 13
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    20And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

    21And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

  13. Mark 16:15Rank 13 from verse 13
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    15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

  14. Matthew 13:2Rank 14 from verse 13
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    2And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

  15. Matthew 5:1–2Rank 15 from verse 13
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    1AND seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

    2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

From verse 14

  1. Luke 24:45Rank 1 from verse 14
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    45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

  2. Ephesians 1:17–18Rank 2 from verse 14
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    17That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

    18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

  3. Isaiah 50:5Rank 3 from verse 14
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    5¶ The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.

  4. John 6:44–45Rank 4 from verse 14
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    44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

    45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

  5. Revelation 3:20Rank 5 from verse 14
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    20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

  6. 2 Corinthians 3:14–16Rank 6 from verse 14
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    14But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

    15But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

    16Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

  7. 2 Corinthians 4:4–6Rank 7 from verse 14
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    4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

    5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  8. Romans 9:16Rank 8 from verse 14
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    16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

  9. 1 Corinthians 3:6–7Rank 9 from verse 14
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    6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

    7So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

  10. Philippians 2:13Rank 10 from verse 14
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    13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

  11. Acts 11:21Rank 11 from verse 14
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    21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

  12. Revelation 3:7Rank 12 from verse 14
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    7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

  13. Acts 18:7Rank 13 from verse 14
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    7¶ And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

  14. James 1:16–17Rank 14 from verse 14
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    16Do not err, my beloved brethren.

    17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

  15. Revelation 2:18–24Rank 15 from verse 14
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    18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

    19I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

    20Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

    21And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

    22Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

    23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

    24But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.

  16. Acts 10:2Rank 16 from verse 14
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    2A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

  17. Acts 8:27Rank 17 from verse 14
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    27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

  18. John 12:20Rank 18 from verse 14
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    20¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

  19. Psalms 110:3Rank 19 from verse 14
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    3Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

  20. Revelation 1:11Rank 20 from verse 14
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    11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

  21. Song of Solomon 5:4Rank 21 from verse 14
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    4My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him.

From verse 15

  1. Acts 11:14Rank 1 from verse 15
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    14Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

  2. Hebrews 13:2Rank 2 from verse 15
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    2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

  3. Acts 16:33Rank 3 from verse 15
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    33And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

  4. Genesis 19:3Rank 4 from verse 15
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    3And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

  5. Luke 24:29Rank 5 from verse 15
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    29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

  6. 1 Corinthians 1:13–16Rank 6 from verse 15
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    13Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

    14I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

    15Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

    16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

  7. 1 Peter 5:12Rank 7 from verse 15
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    12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

  8. 3 John 1:5Rank 8 from verse 15
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    5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

  9. 3 John 1:8Rank 9 from verse 15
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    8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

  10. Philemon 1:17Rank 10 from verse 15
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    17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.

  11. 2 Corinthians 12:11Rank 11 from verse 15
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    11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

  12. 2 Corinthians 5:14Rank 12 from verse 15
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    14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

  13. Ephesians 1:1Rank 13 from verse 15
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    1PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

  14. Galatians 6:10Rank 14 from verse 15
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    10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

  15. Philippians 1:7Rank 15 from verse 15
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    7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

  16. Acts 18:8Rank 16 from verse 15
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    8And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

  17. Acts 8:12Rank 17 from verse 15
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    12But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

  18. Acts 8:38Rank 18 from verse 15
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    38And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

  19. Luke 14:23Rank 19 from verse 15
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    23And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

  20. Luke 9:4–5Rank 20 from verse 15
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    4And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

    5And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

  21. 1 Samuel 28:23Rank 21 from verse 15
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    23But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.

  22. 2 Kings 4:8Rank 22 from verse 15
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    8¶ And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

  23. Genesis 18:4–5Rank 23 from verse 15
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    4Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

    5And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.

  24. Genesis 33:11Rank 24 from verse 15
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    11Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.

  25. Judges 19:19–21Rank 25 from verse 15
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    19Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing.

    20And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

    21So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

  26. Luke 10:5–7Rank 26 from verse 15
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    5And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

    6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

    7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

  27. Matthew 10:41Rank 27 from verse 15
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    41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

  28. Romans 16:23Rank 28 from verse 15
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    23Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

  29. 2 John 1:10Rank 29 from verse 15
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    10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 16:11

COMBINED MEANING

loosing

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of loose, meaning to unbind, untie, detach, release, set free, relax, open, or end a restraint.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

straight

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1. Direct and not crooked, or proceeding without turning aside. 2. Upright, right, or made right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

course

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Sense 1: An appointed order, rotation, division, or turn of service. Sense 2: A path, direction, progress, sequence, or manner in which something proceeds.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

next

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Nearest or immediately succeeding in place, time, order, or turn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 16:12

COMBINED MEANING

thence

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From that place, position, point, or source; away from there.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

part

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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.

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COMBINED MEANING

colony

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A company or body of people transplanted from their mother country to a remote province or country to cultivate and inhabit it, and remaining subject to the jurisdiction of the parent state.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 16:13

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sabbath

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An appointed holy rest or cessation from ordinary labour; especially the seventh-day rest, or a sabbatical rest for the land.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

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wont

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Accustomed, or customarily used, to doing or undergoing what is stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sat

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Was seated, took a seat, remained seated, or occupied a seat or place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

resorted

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Past-tense or past-participial form of resort. Went, gathered, or returned habitually to a place or person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 16:14

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

named

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of name, meaning to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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purple

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A reddish-blue colour; cloth or clothing of that colour, often associated with wealth or royalty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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opened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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attended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of attend. Sense 1: To give heed, listen, or direct attention toward. Sense 2: To wait upon, serve, or devote oneself to.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 16:15

COMBINED MEANING

household

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Sense 1: The persons belonging to a house, family, or domestic establishment, including those under its head or charge. Sense 2: The goods, effects, or affairs belonging to such a house.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judged

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of judge, meaning to examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

abide

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1. To remain, stay, dwell, wait, or continue in a place, state, or relation. 2. To endure or withstand.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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16:1THEN came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

16:2Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

16:3Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.

16:4And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

16:5And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

16:6Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

16:7After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.

16:8And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

16:9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

16:10And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

16:11Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

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16:12And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

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16:13And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.

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16:14¶ And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

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16:15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

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