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Acts 28:15

The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.

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ASV

And from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

KJV

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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Original language & word study

26 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
κἀκεῖθενkakeithenAnd from thereG2532 →G1564 →
οἱhoitheG3588 →
ἀδελφοὶadelphoibrothersG80 →
ἀκούσαντεςakousanteshaving heardG191 →
τὰtathe [things]G3588 →
περὶpericoncerningG4012 →
ἡμῶνhēmōnusG3165 →
ἦλθανēlthanthey came outG2064 →
εἰςeistoG1519 →
ἀπάντησινapantēsinmeetG529 →
ἡμῖνhēminusG3165 →
ἄχριachrias far asG891 →
ἈππίουAppiouof AppiusG675 →
φόρουphorou[the] marketG5410 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ΤριῶνTriōn[the] ThreeG5140 →
ταβερνῶν,tabernōnTaverns,G4999 →
οὓςhouswhomG3739 →
ἰδὼνidōnhaving seenG1492 →
ὁho<the>G3588 →
ΠαῦλοςPaulosPaulG3972 →
εὐχαριστήσαςeucharistēsashaving given thanksG2168 →
τῷtō<the>G3588 →
θεῷtheōto GodG2316 →
ἔλαβενelabentookG2983 →
θάρσος.¶tharsoscourage.G2294 →

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Hebrews 13:3Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.Romans 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.Numbers 22:36When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite city on the Arnon border, at the edge of his territory.1 Corinthians 12:21–22The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”John 12:13They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”Galatians 4:14And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.Exodus 4:14Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.Joshua 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”Acts 10:25As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.Joshua 1:6–7Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!Acts 21:5But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.3 John 1:6–8They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.Exodus 18:7So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.John 11:20So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him; but Mary stayed at home.Romans 6:17But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.Acts 15:3Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

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The Ascension — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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