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John was with them as their helper. <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> There, in the town of Salamis, they went to the Jewish synagogues and preached the word of God. John Mark went with them as their assistant. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John to assist them. <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come into Salamis, they began proclaiming the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they also had John as a helper. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and they also had John as their helper. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Barnabas and Saul arrived at Salamis, they began to preach the word of God [proclaiming the message of eternal salvation through faith in Christ] in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John [Mark] as their assistant. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Arriving in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their assistant. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Arriving in Salamis, they proclaimed God&#8217s message in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their assistant. <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They arrived at Salamis and began to preach God's message in the synagogues. They also had John as a helper. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Arriving in the city of Salamis, they began to spread God's word in the synagogues. John Mark had gone along to help them. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they arrived at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues. They had John Mark with them to help in the work. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Arriving in Salamis, they began to preach God's word in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John to help them. <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When they arrived in Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. (Now they also had John as their assistant.) <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They had also John as their attendant. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had also John for their minister. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having reached Salamis, they began to announce God's Message in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as their assistant. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed God’s word in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their attendant. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come to Salamis, they declared the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and they also had John [as] a servant; <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come into Salamis, they began proclaiming the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they also had John as a helper. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come unto Salamis, they declared the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and they had also John as a ministrant; <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And being in Salamis, they announced the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John a servant.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they were come to Salamina, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also in the ministry. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they had arrived at Salamis, they were preaching the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they also had John in the ministry. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> When they arrived in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They had John also as their assistant. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also to assist them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they had entered the city of Sal’a-mis, they preached the word of our LORD in the synagogues of the Jews: and John ministered unto them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they entered the city Salamna, they were preaching the word of our Lord in the synagogues of the Jews, and Yohannan was ministering to them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And while they were in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogue of the Jews; and they had John as their attendant.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And being in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they also had John as their helper. <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And being at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had John also as their attendant. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when they were arrived at Salamis, they preach'd the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and had John for their assistant. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having reached Salamis, they began to announce God's Message in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John as their assistant. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having arrived in Salamis, they declared the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they had John also as an attendant. <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they arrived at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John for their assistant. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4098" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">On Cyprus</a> 4So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">they arrived</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/4529.htm" title="4529: Salamini (N-DFS) -- Salamis, a city at the eastern end of Cyprus. Probably from salos; Salamis, a place in Cyprus.">Salamis,</a> <a href="/greek/2605.htm" title="2605: katēngellon (V-IIA-3P) -- To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate.">they proclaimed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jewish</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgais (N-DFP) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogues.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichon (V-IIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">was with them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5257.htm" title="5257: hypēretēn (N-AMS) -- From hupo and a derivative of eresso; an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate.">as their helper.</a> 6They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20</a> Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a> At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2-3</a> As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4</a> Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Acts 26:20</a> First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-21</a> Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ... <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a> These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-20.htm">1 Corinthians 9:20</a> To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a> Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ... <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3-4</a> as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. / Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.in the.<a href="/acts/13-14.htm">Acts 13:14,46</a> But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down… <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a> And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.<a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Acts 17:1-3,17</a> Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: … John.<a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a> And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.<a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37</a> And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a> Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)their.<a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Exodus 24:13</a> And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.<a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3,21</a> And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there… <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11</a> But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/16-15.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-38.htm">Assistant</a> <a href="/luke/4-21.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/16-7.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/matthew/23-11.htm">Ministrant</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/13-14.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Assistant</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/13-31.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Ministrant</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When they arrived at Salamis Salamis was a major city on the eastern coast of Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It was a significant commercial hub, which made it a strategic location for spreading the Gospel. The choice of Salamis as a starting point for the mission reflects the early church's strategy of targeting urban centers where the message could spread rapidly. The presence of a large Jewish community in Salamis is evidenced by the mention of synagogues, indicating a well-established Jewish population.they proclaimed the word of God The proclamation of the word of God refers to the preaching of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. This was the central mission of Paul and Barnabas, as they sought to fulfill the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>). The focus on the word of God underscores the importance of Scripture and the message of salvation as the foundation of their ministry.in the Jewish synagogues The synagogue was the center of Jewish religious life and a natural starting point for Paul and Barnabas, who were both Jewish. By beginning their ministry in the synagogues, they were able to connect with those who were already familiar with the Scriptures and the prophecies concerning the Messiah. This approach is consistent with Paul's later practice of going "to the Jew first" (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>). The synagogue setting provided a platform for dialogue and debate, allowing the apostles to present Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.And John was with them as their helper John, also known as John Mark, was a relative of Barnabas (<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a>) and is traditionally identified as the author of the Gospel of Mark. His role as a helper suggests he assisted in logistical and practical matters, supporting the mission of Paul and Barnabas. This partnership highlights the importance of teamwork and the diverse roles within the early church. John's presence also foreshadows later events, as he would eventually part ways with Paul, leading to a significant moment of contention (<a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/salamis.htm">Salamis</a> A city on the eastern coast of Cyprus, significant as the first location where Paul and Barnabas preached during their missionary journey. It was a major city with a substantial Jewish population, which is why they began their ministry in the synagogues there. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a> Key figures in the early Christian church, sent out by the Holy Spirit from the church in Antioch to spread the Gospel. Their mission marks the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John (Mark)</a> Also known as John Mark, he accompanied Paul and Barnabas as a helper. He is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark and is a relative of Barnabas. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_synagogues.htm">Jewish Synagogues</a> The initial focus of Paul and Barnabas's ministry in each city they visited. Synagogues were central to Jewish community life and served as a strategic starting point for spreading the Gospel to both Jews and God-fearing Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/p/proclamation_of_the_word_of_god.htm">Proclamation of the Word of God</a> The central activity of Paul and Barnabas's mission, emphasizing the importance of preaching and teaching as foundational to the spread of Christianity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/strategic_evangelism.htm">Strategic Evangelism</a> Paul and Barnabas's approach to begin their ministry in synagogues teaches us the importance of starting where people are already gathered and open to spiritual discussions. <a href="/topical/t/teamwork_in_ministry.htm">Teamwork in Ministry</a> The inclusion of John Mark as a helper highlights the value of teamwork and the support roles that are crucial in ministry efforts. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_sensitivity.htm">Cultural Sensitivity</a> By starting in the synagogues, Paul and Barnabas show respect for Jewish customs and traditions, which can be a model for engaging with different cultures today. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_proclamation.htm">Faithful Proclamation</a> The focus on proclaiming the Word of God underscores the centrality of Scripture in evangelism and discipleship. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_mission.htm">Perseverance in Mission</a> Despite challenges, Paul and Barnabas's commitment to their mission encourages believers to remain steadfast in their calling.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_paul's_1st_mission.htm">What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'born_of_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What role did Cyprus play in biblical events?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_silas's_biblical_life.htm">What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_john_mark_in_the_bible.htm">Who was John Mark in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) When they were at Salamis.--The city was, as stated above, at the east end of Cyprus. The mention of "synagogues" implies a considerable Jewish population, and to these the Apostles, following the general rule announced in <a href="/acts/13-46.htm" title="Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing you put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, see, we turn to the Gentiles.">Acts 13:46</a>, naturally, in the first instance, turned.They had also John to their minister.--The noun so rendered is not that commonly used for the "deacons" or "ministers" of the Church, but implies rather the attendance of personal service. It is probable, however, that he was employed in baptising converts, and, where a church was founded, in preparing for the Supper of the Lord. Looking to the after-work of Mark, it would hardly, perhaps, be too much to say that he was, more than any other disciple, the courier of the Apostolic Church.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Proclaimed for preached, A.V.; as their attendant for to their minister, A.V. (ὑπηρέτην). It is a word taken from the synagogue, where it denotes an inferior minister (see <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Luke 4:20</a>). In <a href="/acts/5-22.htm">Acts 5:22</a> the ὑπηρέται are the apparitors of the high priest. Here it is synonymous with διάκονος, a deacon. John was to Barnabas and Saul what Joshua was to Moses, Elisha to Elijah, etc. Peter, when he went to Caesarea, was accompanied by six brethren (<a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they arrived γενόμενοι (genomenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Salamis, Σαλαμῖνι (Salamini) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4529.htm">Strong's 4529: </a> Salamis, a city at the eastern end of Cyprus. Probably from salos; Salamis, a place in Cyprus. they proclaimed κατήγγελλον (katēngellon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jewish Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. synagogues. συναγωγαῖς (synagōgais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. John Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. was with them εἶχον (eichon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. as their helper. ὑπηρέτην (hypēretēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5257.htm">Strong's 5257: </a> From hupo and a derivative of eresso; an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:5 When they were at Salamis they proclaimed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>