Acts 17:20
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
ξενίζω
Strange things
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ξενίζω
To receive as a stranger, to entertain. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
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γινώσκω
to know
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γινώσκω
To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.
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οὗτος
these things
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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θέλω
intends
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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βούλομαι
We resolve
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βούλομαι
To be willing. God is not willing that any should perish. His will is always toward life and salvation.
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τίς
what things
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τίς
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
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εἰσφέρω
you are bringing
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εἰσφέρω
to carry inward (literally or figuratively)
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τὶς
some
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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εἶναι
to be.
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εἶναι
to exist
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