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Acts 16:3 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. "
Acts 16:3
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1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
3 Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
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Timothy Paul is a companion of Timothy.
Source: Acts 16:1; Acts 16:3
Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
Read Acts 16:1Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Read Acts 16:3 -
Silas Paul is a companion of Silas.
Source: Acts 15:40
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
Read Acts 15:40 -
Barnabas Paul is a companion of Barnabas.
Source: Acts 13:9; Acts 13:2; Acts 13:4
Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
Read Acts 13:9As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Read Acts 13:2So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
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Titus Paul worked alongside Titus.
Source: 2 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 8:23
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
Read 2 Corinthians 1:1Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
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Philemon Paul worked alongside Philemon.
Source: Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
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Luke Paul worked alongside Luke.
Source: Philemon 1:1; Philemon 1:24
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
Read Philemon 1:1Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
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Priscilla Paul worked alongside Priscilla.
Source: Romans 1:1; Romans 16:3
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
Read Romans 1:1Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Read Romans 16:3 -
Aquila Paul worked alongside Aquila.
Source: Romans 1:1; Romans 16:3
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
Read Romans 1:1Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Read Romans 16:3
Selected relationship data adapted from BibleData, Brady Stephenson (CC BY 4.0). Reviewed, translated and supplemented with Scripture references.
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Acts 16:1
"Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:"
Acts 16:2
"Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium."
Acts 16:4
"And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem."
Acts 16:5
"And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily."
Acts 16:6
"Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,"
Acts 16:7
"After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not."
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