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When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/nlt/acts/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> As Paul spoke on and on, a young man named Eutychus, sitting on the windowsill, became very drowsy. Finally, he fell sound asleep and dropped three stories to his death below. <a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window, sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer. And being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a certain young man named Eutychus was sitting by the window, overpowered by deep sleep as Paul talked on longer. Having been overpowered by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. <a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a> And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. <a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, Eutychus was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor, and was picked up dead. <a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. <a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And there was a certain young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor, and was picked up dead. <a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the windowsill, sinking into a deep sleep. And as Paul kept on talking, he sunk into that sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. <a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and there was a young man named Eutychus (“Lucky”) sitting on the window sill. He was sinking into a deep sleep, and as Paul kept on talking longer and longer, he was completely overcome by sleep and fell down from the third story; and he was picked up dead. <a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and a young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill and sank into a deep sleep as Paul kept on talking. When he was overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and a young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill and sank into a deep sleep as Paul kept on speaking. When he was overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A young man by the name of Eutychus was sitting on a window sill. While Paul was speaking, the young man got very sleepy. Finally, he went to sleep and fell three floors all the way down to the ground. When they picked him up, he was dead. <a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A young man named Eutychus was sitting in a window. As Paul was talking on and on, Eutychus was gradually falling asleep. Finally, overcome by sleep, he fell from the third story and was dead when they picked him up. <a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> A young man named Eutychus was sitting in the window, and as Paul kept on talking, Eutychus got sleepier and sleepier, until he finally went sound asleep and fell from the third story to the ground. When they picked him up, he was dead. <a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in a window, began to sink off into a deep sleep as Paul kept speaking longer and longer. Overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. <a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a> A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep while Paul continued to speak for a long time. Fast asleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A certain young man named Eutychus sat in the window, weighed down with deep sleep. As Paul spoke still longer, being weighed down by his sleep, he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, having fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell from the third loft, and was taken up dead. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and a youth of the name of Eutychus was sitting at the window. This lad, gradually sinking into deep sleep while Paul preached at unusual length, overcome at last by sleep, fell from the second floor and was taken up dead. <a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a> A certain young man named Eutychus sat in the window, weighed down with deep sleep. As Paul spoke still longer, being weighed down by his sleep, he fell down from the third floor and was taken up dead. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and there a certain youth was sitting, by name Eutychus, on the window—being borne down by a deep sleep, Paul discoursing long—he having sunk down from the sleep, fell down from the third story, and was lifted up dead. <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a certain young man named Eutychus was sitting by the window, overpowered by deep sleep as Paul talked on longer. Having been overpowered by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead. <a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and there was sitting a certain youth, by name Eutychus, upon the window -- being borne down by a deep sleep, Paul discoursing long -- he having sunk down from the sleep, fell down from the third story, and was lifted up dead. <a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a certain young man by name Eutychus, sitting in the window, borne down by deep sleep, Paul conversing more and more, fell down below from the third story, and was taken up dead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And a certain young man named Eutychus, sitting on the window, being oppressed with a deep sleep, (as Paul was long preaching,) by occasion of his sleep fell from the third loft down, and was taken up dead. <a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a certain adolescent named Eutychus, sitting on the window sill, was being weighed down by a heavy drowsiness (for Paul was preaching at length). Then, as he went to sleep, he fell from the third floor room downward. And when he was lifted up, he was dead. <a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a> and a young man named Eutychus who was sitting on the window sill was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. Once overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and when he was picked up, he was dead. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, began to sink off into a deep sleep while Paul talked still longer. Overcome by sleep, he fell to the ground three floors below and was picked up dead.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a young man named Eu’ty-chus was sitting at the floor opening above and listening, and as Paul prolonged his speech, the youth fell into a deep sleep, and while asleep he fell down from the third loft, and was taken up as dead. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there was a young man whose name was Eutikus, sitting there in a window, and he listened and he sank into a deep sleep, and as Paulus had prolonged the message, in his sleep he fell from the third story, and he was taken up as dead.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And a certain young man, named Eutychus, was sitting in the window, overpowered with deep sleep: and, as Paul was discoursing a long time, being oppressed with sleep, he fell from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Paul speaking more prolixly, there was a certain young man, Eutychus by name, sitting in the window, being borne down with deep sleep, completely relaxed by sleep, fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And a certain youth named Eutytchus, who sat in the window, fell into a profound sleep: as Paul discoursed much longer than usual, quite overpowered with sleep, he fell down from a third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and as Paul continued his discourse a great while, a young man, named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was seiz'd with a deep sleep, which quite o'er-came him; so that he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and a youth of the name of Eutychus was sitting at the window. This lad, gradually sinking into deep sleep while Paul preached at unusual length, overcome at last by sleep, fell from the second floor and was taken up dead. <a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And a certain young man, Eutychus by name, seated in a window, being borne down with deep sleep, as Paul was long discoursing, overpowered by the sleep, fell from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And a young man named Eutychus, who sat in a window, falling into a deep sleep, as Paul was discoursing for a long time, sunk down and fell from the third story, and was taken up dead. <a href="/parallel/acts/20-9.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=6665" 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/20.htm">Eutychus Revived at Troas</a> …8Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered. 9<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a certain</a> <a href="/greek/3494.htm" title="3494: neanias (N-NMS) -- A young man, youth; a man in his prime (used even of a man of 40). From a derivative of neos; a youth.">young man</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/2161.htm" title="2161: Eutychos (N-NMS) -- From eu and a derivative of tugchano; well- fated, i.e. Fortunate; Eutychus, a young man.">Eutychus,</a> <a href="/greek/2516.htm" title="2516: kathezomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To be sitting, sit down, be seated. From kata and the base of hedraios; to sit down.">seated</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/2376.htm" title="2376: thyridos (N-GFS) -- A small opening, window. From thura; an aperture, i.e. Window.">window,</a> <a href="/greek/2702.htm" title="2702: katapheromenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote.">was sinking into</a> <a href="/greek/901.htm" title="901: bathei (Adj-DMS) -- From the base of basis; profound, literally or figuratively.">a deep</a> <a href="/greek/5258.htm" title="5258: hypnō (N-DMS) -- Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor.">sleep</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/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">as Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1256.htm" title="1256: dialegomenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss.">talked</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleion (Adj-ANS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">and on.</a> <a href="/greek/2702.htm" title="2702: katenechtheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote.">When he was sound</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></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/5258.htm" title="5258: hypnou (N-GMS) -- Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor.">asleep,</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epesen (V-AIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">he fell</a> <a href="/greek/2736.htm" title="2736: katō (Adv) -- (a) down, below, also: downwards, (b) lower, under, less, of a length of time. Also katotero; adverb from kata; downwards."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/5152.htm" title="5152: tristegou (N-GNS) -- Having three stories; subst: the third story. Neuter of a compound of treis and stege as noun; a third roof.">third story</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: ērthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">was picked up</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekros (Adj-NMS) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">dead.</a> 10But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!”…<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="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a> Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/luke/7-12.htm">Luke 7:12-15</a> As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” / Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” ... <a href="/john/11-43.htm">John 11:43-44</a> After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. <a href="/mark/5-39.htm">Mark 5:39-42</a> He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.” / And they laughed at Him. After He had put them all outside, He took the child’s father and mother and His own companions, and went in to see the child. / Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” ... <a href="/matthew/9-24.htm">Matthew 9:24-25</a> “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him. / After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-41</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19-20</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:14</a> For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a> But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. / For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm">2 Corinthians 1:9</a> Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a> And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. <a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Ephesians 5:14</a> So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17-18</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, / the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Job 33:22-30</a> He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. / Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him, / to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.being.<a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Jonah 1:5,6</a> Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep… <a href="/matthew/26-40.htm">Matthew 26:40,41</a> And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? … <a href="/mark/13-36.htm">Mark 13:36</a> Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.the third.<a href="/1_kings/17-19.htm">1 Kings 17:19</a> And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.and was.<a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a> And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.<a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Mark 9:26</a> And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/john/8-8.htm">Floor</a> <a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Gradually</a> <a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/18-20.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Second</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Sinking</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Story</a> <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Sunk</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Third</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Unusual</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/hosea/13-3.htm">Window</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Young</a> <a href="/luke/18-21.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Floor</a> <a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Gradually</a> <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/20-25.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Second</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Sinking</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/romans/11-8.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Story</a> <a href="/exodus/15-4.htm">Sunk</a> <a href="/acts/20-15.htm">Third</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Unusual</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-12.htm">Window</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Young</a> <a href="/acts/23-17.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div>1. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a> 28. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a> 32. <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a> 36. <a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</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/20.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/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And a certain young man named Eutychus Eutychus, whose name means "fortunate" or "lucky," is a young man mentioned only in this passage. His presence in the narrative highlights the personal nature of the early Christian communities, where individuals were known by name. This personal touch underscores the authenticity and historical reliability of the account.seated in the window In ancient times, homes often had large open windows without glass, providing ventilation. Eutychus sitting in the window suggests a crowded room, as Paul was speaking to a gathering of believers. This setting reflects the early church's practice of meeting in homes, which was common due to the lack of formal church buildings.was sinking into a deep sleep The phrase indicates a gradual process, suggesting Eutychus was struggling to stay awake. This detail humanizes the story, showing the natural challenges faced by early Christians, such as fatigue during long gatherings. It also serves as a reminder of the dedication required to participate in extended worship and teaching sessions.as Paul talked on and on Paul's lengthy discourse reflects the urgency and depth of his teaching, as he was preparing to depart the next day. This extended teaching session highlights the apostle's commitment to instructing the believers thoroughly, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and the transmission of apostolic teaching.When he was sound asleep Eutychus's deep sleep signifies a complete loss of awareness, which can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual inattentiveness. This moment serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of spiritual lethargy and the need for vigilance in one's faith journey.he fell from the third story The fall from a significant height underscores the severity of the situation. In the ancient world, multi-story buildings were less common, and a fall from such a height would likely result in serious injury or death. This detail adds dramatic tension to the narrative and sets the stage for a miraculous intervention.and was picked up dead The phrase indicates that Eutychus was indeed lifeless, emphasizing the miraculous nature of what follows. This moment parallels other biblical accounts of resurrection, such as Elijah and the widow's son (<a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17-24</a>) and Jesus raising Lazarus (<a href="/john/11.htm">John 11:1-44</a>). It foreshadows the power of God to bring life from death, a central theme in Christian theology.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eutychus.htm">Eutychus</a> A young man who fell asleep during Paul's lengthy discourse and fell from a third-story window. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle delivering a long message to the believers gathered in Troas. 3. <a href="/topical/t/troas.htm">Troas</a> A city in the Roman province of Asia, where Paul and the believers were gathered. 4. <a href="/topical/u/upper_room.htm">Upper Room</a> The location where the believers were meeting, likely a third-story room. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fall.htm">The Fall</a> The event where Eutychus fell asleep and subsequently fell from the window, leading to his death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance</a> Just as Eutychus physically fell asleep, believers must guard against spiritual lethargy. Staying spiritually alert is crucial in our walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> Paul's lengthy discourse signifies the depth and richness of God's Word. Believers should hunger for and prioritize the teaching of Scripture in their lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_miraculous_intervention.htm">God's Miraculous Intervention</a> Eutychus's revival is a testament to God's power over life and death. It reminds us of God's ability to restore and renew, even in seemingly hopeless situations. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The gathering in Troas highlights the importance of Christian fellowship. Believers should seek to gather regularly for mutual edification and encouragement. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience_and_endurance.htm">The Role of Patience and Endurance</a> Paul's extended teaching session demonstrates the need for patience and endurance in both delivering and receiving God's Word. Believers should cultivate a heart willing to listen and learn.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) There sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus . . .--The name, like those of kindred meaning, such as Felix, Felicia, Felicissimus, Syntyche, Epaphroditus, Fortunatus, Faustus, Felicitas, was sufficiently common, especially among the freed-man class. In one instance, in an inscription in the Collegio Romano, the two names of Eutychus and Felicia appear as belonging to husband and wife.And was taken up dead.--What follows is obviously related as a miraculous resuscitation; but it may be questioned, looking to St. Paul's words, "his life is in him," whether more than apparent death is meant. He was to all appearance dead--would have died but for the prayer of the Apostle; but there had been no fracture of limb or skull, and the cause of death, or of the state that looked like death, was the shock given to the brain and nerves by the violence of the fall.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The for a, A.V.; borne down with for being fallen into a, A.V.; discoursed yet longer for was long preaching, A.V.; being borne down by his sleep he for he sunk down with sleep, and, A.V.; story for loft, A.V. In the window; or, on the window-seat. The window was merely the opening in the wall, without any glass or shutter. Borne down; καταφερόμενος, the proper word in connection with sleep, either, as here, when sleep is the agent, or, followed by εἰς ὕπνον, falling into sleep. Yet longer; rather, as in the A.V., long; i.e. longer than usual, somewhat or very long. <a href="/commentaries/acts/20-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. a certain τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. young man νεανίας (neanias) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3494.htm">Strong's 3494: </a> A young man, youth; a man in his prime (used even of a man of 40). From a derivative of neos; a youth. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Eutychus, Εὔτυχος (Eutychos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2161.htm">Strong's 2161: </a> From eu and a derivative of tugchano; well- fated, i.e. Fortunate; Eutychus, a young man. seated καθεζόμενος (kathezomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2516.htm">Strong's 2516: </a> To be sitting, sit down, be seated. From kata and the base of hedraios; to sit down. by ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. window, θυρίδος (thyridos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2376.htm">Strong's 2376: </a> A small opening, window. From thura; an aperture, i.e. Window. was sinking into καταφερόμενος (katapheromenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2702.htm">Strong's 2702: </a> From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote. a deep βαθεῖ (bathei) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_901.htm">Strong's 901: </a> From the base of basis; profound, literally or figuratively. sleep ὕπνῳ (hypnō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5258.htm">Strong's 5258: </a> Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor. as Paul Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. talked διαλεγομένου (dialegomenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1256.htm">Strong's 1256: </a> To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. and on. πλεῖον (pleion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. When he was sound κατενεχθεὶς (katenechtheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2702.htm">Strong's 2702: </a> From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote. asleep, ὕπνου (hypnou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5258.htm">Strong's 5258: </a> Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor. he fell ἔπεσεν (epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. third story τριστέγου (tristegou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5152.htm">Strong's 5152: </a> Having three stories; subst: the third story. Neuter of a compound of treis and stege as noun; a third roof. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. was picked up ἤρθη (ērthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. dead. νεκρός (nekros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 20:9 A certain young man named Eutychus sat (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/20-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 20:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 20:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/20-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 20:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 20:10" /></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>