Acts 25:7
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.”
Ἰουδαῖος
Jewish, belonging to Judah. Ioudaios. Salvation is from the Jews. God chose a people to bring the Messiah into the world. His choice of Israel was for the benefit of all nations.
παραγίνομαι
When was arriving
Expand ↓
παραγίνομαι
To come beside, to arrive, to appear. When he came to himself he said how many of my father's hired servants have food to spare. Coming to yourself is the first step home.
tap to close ↑
ἰσχύω
they were able
Expand ↓
ἰσχύω
To be strong, to be able. Ischuo. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The ability is His. The willingness is yours. Together they accomplish everything.
tap to close ↑
πολύς
many
Expand ↓
πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
tap to close ↑
Παῦλος
Paul
Expand ↓
Παῦλος
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
tap to close ↑
καταφέρω
presenting
Expand ↓
καταφέρω
to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness); specially, to cast a vote
tap to close ↑
περιΐστημι
they stood around
Expand ↓
περιΐστημι
to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
tap to close ↑
Ἱεροσόλυμα
Jerusalem
Expand ↓
Ἱεροσόλυμα
Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
tap to close ↑
καταβαίνω
having come down
Expand ↓
καταβαίνω
to descend (literally or figuratively)
tap to close ↑