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Acts 21:5–7

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And 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.
And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
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From verse 5

  1. Acts 20:36Rank 1 from verse 5
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    36¶ And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

  2. Acts 9:40Rank 2 from verse 5
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    40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

  3. Acts 15:3Rank 3 from verse 5
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    3And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  4. Acts 20:38Rank 4 from verse 5
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    38Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

  5. Psalms 95:6Rank 5 from verse 5
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    6O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.

From verse 6

  1. John 19:27Rank 1 from verse 6
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    27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

  2. 2 Corinthians 2:13Rank 2 from verse 6
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    13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

  3. John 1:11Rank 3 from verse 6
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    11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

  4. John 16:32Rank 4 from verse 6
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    32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

  5. John 7:53Rank 5 from verse 6
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    53And every man went unto his own house.

From verse 7

  1. Hebrews 13:24Rank 1 from verse 7
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    24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

  2. 1 Samuel 10:4Rank 2 from verse 7
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    4And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands.

  3. 1 Samuel 13:10Rank 3 from verse 7
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    10And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.

  4. Acts 12:20Rank 4 from verse 7
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    20¶ And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.

  5. Acts 18:22Rank 5 from verse 7
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    22And when he had landed at Cæsarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

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Acts 21:5

COMBINED MEANING

accomplished

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accomplish, meaning to finish, complete, fulfill, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

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

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

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

till

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Sense 1: To cultivate, plough, dress, and work soil for crops. Sense 2: As a time or limit word, until, up to, or as far as the stated point, condition, or event.

Meaning drawn from: 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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shore

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The coast or land adjoining the sea, a large lake, or another large body of water; the edge toward which a vessel may draw.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 21:6

COMBINED MEANING

taken

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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

leave

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1. To depart, cease from, abandon, forsake, release, permit, entrust, bequeath, cause or allow to remain, omit, exclude, or not take. 2. As a noun, permission or liberty to act, including permission to depart.

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

COMBINED MEANING

another

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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.

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

COMBINED MEANING

ship

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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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returned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of return, meaning to go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

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COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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Acts 21:7

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

saluted

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Greeted or addressed with words or acts of goodwill, respect, or recognition.

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

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

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

COMBINED MEANING

abode

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1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

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

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21:1AND 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:

21:2And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.

21:3Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

21:4And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

21:5And 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.

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21:6And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.

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21:7And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.

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21:8And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.

21:9And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

21:10And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus.

21:11And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

21:12And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.

21:13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

21:14And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

21:15And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.

21:16There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cæsarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

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