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Acts 28:13–15

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And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
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From verse 13

  1. Acts 27:13Rank 1 from verse 13
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    13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

From verse 14

  1. Acts 19:1Rank 1 from verse 14
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    1AND it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

  2. Acts 20:6Rank 2 from verse 14
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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.

  3. Acts 21:4Rank 3 from verse 14
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    4And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

  4. Acts 21:7–8Rank 4 from verse 14
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    7And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.

    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.

  5. Genesis 7:4Rank 5 from verse 14
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    4For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.

  6. Genesis 8:10–12Rank 6 from verse 14
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    10And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

    11And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.

    12And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.

  7. Acts 9:42–43Rank 7 from verse 14
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    42And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

    43And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

  8. John 21:23Rank 8 from verse 14
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    23Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

  9. Matthew 10:11Rank 9 from verse 14
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    11And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

  10. Psalms 119:63Rank 10 from verse 14
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    63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

From verse 15

  1. Hebrews 13:3Rank 1 from verse 15
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    3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

  2. Romans 15:24Rank 2 from verse 15
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    24Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

  3. 1 Corinthians 12:21–22Rank 3 from verse 15
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    21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

    22Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

  4. 1 Samuel 30:6Rank 4 from verse 15
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    6And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

  5. 3 John 1:6–8Rank 5 from verse 15
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    6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

    7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

    8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

  6. Acts 10:25Rank 6 from verse 15
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    25And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

  7. Acts 21:5Rank 7 from verse 15
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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.

  8. Exodus 4:14Rank 8 from verse 15
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    14And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

  9. Galatians 4:14Rank 9 from verse 15
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    14And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

  10. John 12:13Rank 10 from verse 15
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    13Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

  11. Joshua 1:6–7Rank 11 from verse 15
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    6Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

    7Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

  12. Joshua 1:9Rank 12 from verse 15
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    9Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

  13. Psalms 27:14Rank 13 from verse 15
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    14Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 3:7Rank 14 from verse 15
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    7Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

  15. 2 Corinthians 2:14Rank 15 from verse 15
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    14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

  16. 2 Corinthians 7:5–7Rank 16 from verse 15
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    5For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

    6Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

    7And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:13

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

COMBINED MEANING

fetched

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Sense 1: Went for and obtained, brought, summoned, or carried back a person or thing. Sense 2: Turned or travelled around, as in fetching a compass.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

compass

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1. To go around, surround, enclose, or encircle. 2. A circuit, circumference, boundary, or roundabout route. 3. An instrument used to mark or draw a circle.

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

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

COMBINED MEANING

wind

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Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:14

COMBINED MEANING

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

desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

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

COMBINED MEANING

tarry

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To stay, remain, wait, delay, lodge, continue in a place, or withhold departure or action for a time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:15

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

COMBINED MEANING

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

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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meet

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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thanked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of thank, meaning to express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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28:11And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

28:12And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

28:13And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:

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28:14Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

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28:15And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

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28:16And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

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