Acts 28:14
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.”
οὗ
Where, at which place. Hou. Scripture often marks the place where God acts, where the Spirit moves, where grace is found. Pay attention to where.
εὑρίσκω
having found
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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παρακαλέω
we were entreated
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παρακαλέω
To comfort, to exhort, to encourage. Parakaleo. The God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles. He does not just send comfort. He is the God who comforts personally.
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ἐπιμένω
to remain
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ἐπιμένω
Remain, persevere, stay. Epimenō. Paul urged believers to continue in the faith, for through many hardships we enter the kingdom. Persistence is not a personality trait, it is an act of will. Stay.
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ἡμέρα
days
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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ἑπτά
seven;
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ἑπτά
Seven, the number of completion. Hepta. Scripture marks sevens everywhere: days of creation, churches, seals, spirits before the throne. When God uses seven, he is signaling fullness. Pay attention.
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Ῥώμη
Rome
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Ῥώμη
Rome, the capital of Italy. Rhṓmē. Paul wrote to believers living at the center of world power, reminding them that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. No empire outlasts the kingdom it cannot contain.
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ἔρχομαι
we came.
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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