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As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, “Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.” <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the following night the Lord, having stood by him, said, "Take courage, for as you have fully testified about Me at Jerusalem, so also it behooves you to testify in Rome." <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But on the following night, the Lord stood near him and said, “Be courageous! For as you have testified to the truth about Me in Jerusalem, so you must testify in Rome also.” <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, &#8220Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, “Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also.” <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But on that very night, the Lord stood at his side and said, “Take courage; for as you have solemnly borne witness to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must bear witness at Rome also.” <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> On the following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Be brave; for as you have solemnly and faithfully witnessed about Me at Jerusalem, so you must also testify at Rome.” <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The following night, the Lord stood by him and said, “Have courage! For as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so it is necessary for you to testify in Rome.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The following night, the Lord stood by him and said, &#8220Have courage! For as you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer: for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> That night the Lord stood beside Paul and said, "Don't worry! Just as you have told others about me in Jerusalem, you must also tell about me in Rome." <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer: for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord stood near Paul the next night and said to him, "Don't lose your courage! You've told the truth about me in Jerusalem. Now you must tell the truth about me in Rome." <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> That night the Lord stood by Paul and said, "Don't be afraid! You have given your witness for me here in Jerusalem, and you must also do the same in Rome." <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> That night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Have courage! For just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, you must testify in Rome, too." <a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage, Paul! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Have courage, for just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, "Cheer up, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome." <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified concerning me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear testimony also at Rome. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The following night the Lord came and stood at Paul's side, and said, "Be of good courage, for as you have borne faithful witness about me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome." <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> The following night, the Lord stood by him and said, “Cheer up, Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And on the following night, the LORD having stood by him, said, “Take courage, Paul, for as you fully testified [to] the things concerning Me at Jerusalem, so you must also testify at Rome.” <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the following night the Lord, having stood by him, said, "Take courage, for as you have fully testified about Me at Jerusalem, so also it behooves you to testify in Rome." <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And on the following night, the Lord having stood by him, said, 'Take courage, Paul, for as thou didst fully testify the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so it behoveth thee also at Rome to testify.' <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the following night the Lord, having stood by him, said, Take courage, Paul: for as thou hast testified the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou also testify at Rome.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the night following the Lord standing by him, said: Be constant; for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, on the following night, the Lord stood near him and said: “Be constant. For just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so also it is necessary for you to testify at Rome.” <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage. For just as you have borne witness to my cause in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> That night the Lord stood near him and said, “Keep up your courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> During the night, our LORD appeared to Paul and said, Be strong, for as you have testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so also you are to testify at Rome. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> When it was night, our Lord appeared to Paulus and said to him, “Be strong, because as you testified of me in Jerusalem, thus you are going also to testify in Rome.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And on the following night, the Lord stood by him, and said: Take courage; for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem, so must you testify also in Rome.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And on the following night, the Lord standing over him, said, <FR>Take courage: for as thou hast testified to the things concerning me in Jerusalem, so it behooveth thee also to testify to me in Rome.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good courage, Paul: for as thou hast borne testimony of the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou bear a testimony at Rome also.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The night following, the Lord appear'd to him, and said, Paul, take courage; for the same remonstrances that you have made concerning me at Jerusalem, you must likewise make at Rome. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The following night the Lord came and stood at Paul's side, and said, "Be of good courage, for as you have borne faithful witness about me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome." <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, on the following night, the Lord, standing by him, said, <FR>"Be of good courage; for, as you fully testified as to the things concerning Me at Jerusalem, so you must testify at Rome also."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the following night, the Lord standing by him said, <FR>Paul, be of good courage; for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou also bear testimony at Rome.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/acts/23-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7764" 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/23.htm">Paul Before the Sanhedrin</a> …10The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1966.htm" title="1966: epiousē (V-PPA-DFS) -- The next day. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi; supervening, i.e. the ensuing day or night.">following</a> <a href="/greek/3571.htm" title="3571: nykti (N-DFS) -- The night, night-time. A primary word; night.">night</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2186.htm" title="2186: epistas (V-APA-NMS) -- To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present.">stood near</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/2293.htm" title="2293: Tharsei (V-PMA-2S) -- To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage.">“Take courage!</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">As</a> <a href="/greek/1263.htm" title="1263: diemartyrō (V-AIM-2S) -- To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively.">you have testified</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtō (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">so</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyrēsai (V-ANA) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">testify</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4516.htm" title="4516: Rhōmēn (N-AFS) -- From the base of rhonnumi; strength; Roma, the capital of Italy.">Rome.” </a> 12When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.…<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/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a> For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a> But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5-9</a> No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. / Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. ... <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/jeremiah/1-8.htm">Jeremiah 1:8</a> Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah <a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23-24</a> But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, / I 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. <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Romans 1:9-11</a> God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you / in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. / For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a> Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. <a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">1 Kings 19:15-18</a> Then the LORD said to him, “Go back by the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you arrive, you are to anoint Hazael as king over Aram. / You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. / Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem, so must you bear witness also at Rome.the Lord.<a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Acts 2:25</a> For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:<a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9</a> Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:<a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23,24</a> For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, … Be.<a href="/acts/27-22.htm">Acts 27:22,25</a> And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship… <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2</a> And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.<a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27</a> But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.for.<a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.<a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22</a> And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:<a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Acts 22:18</a> And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.must.<a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30,31</a> And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, … <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:<a href="/john/11-8.htm">John 11:8-10</a> His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? 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The night following Paul's tumultuous experience in Jerusalem, where he faced hostility and danger, God intervenes. The timing underscores God's awareness and involvement in the precise moments of our lives, offering reassurance that He is present even in our darkest hours.the Lord stood near Paul The imagery of the Lord standing near Paul is profound. In the Greek, "stood near" (ἐπιστάς) conveys a sense of presence and support. This is not a distant or passive observation but an active, comforting presence. Historically, this reflects the personal relationship between God and His servants, reminiscent of God's appearances to patriarchs and prophets in the Old Testament, affirming His guidance and protection.and said, 'Take courage!' The command "Take courage" (θάρσει) is a powerful imperative. In the context of Scripture, this phrase is often used by Jesus to encourage His followers in times of fear or uncertainty. It is a divine assurance that transcends circumstances, reminding believers that courage is not the absence of fear but the presence of faith in God's promises.As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem Paul's testimony in Jerusalem was marked by boldness and clarity, despite opposition. The Greek word for "testified" (διαμαρτύρομαι) implies a solemn and earnest declaration. This reflects Paul's unwavering commitment to proclaiming the Gospel, fulfilling his role as a witness to Christ's resurrection and lordship. Historically, Jerusalem was the epicenter of Jewish faith, making Paul's testimony there both significant and challenging.so also you must testify in Rome The phrase "you must testify" (δεῖ σε μαρτυρῆσαι) indicates divine necessity and purpose. Rome, the heart of the Roman Empire, represents the broader mission field and the spread of Christianity to the Gentiles. This prophetic statement aligns with the Great Commission, emphasizing the global scope of the Gospel. It also foreshadows Paul's eventual journey to Rome, where he would continue to fulfill his apostolic mission.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Be of good cheer, Paul.--The day had been one of strange excitement, and most have roused many anxieties. Personal fear as to suffering or death he was, more than most men, free from; but was his work to be cut short? Was he to fall a victim to the malice of the Jews? Was the desire, which he had cherished for many years, to preach the gospel in the great capital of the empire (<a href="/romans/1-13.htm" title="Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that oftentimes I purposed to come to you, (but was let till now,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.">Romans 1:13</a>; <a href="/romans/15-23.htm" title="But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you;">Romans 15:23</a>) to be frustrated? These questions pressed upon him in the wakeful night that followed the exhausting day; and, with a nature like St. Paul's, such anxieties could not but find expression in his prayers. To those prayers the "vision and apocalypse of the Lord" of which we now read was manifestly the answer. To him, tossed on these waves and billows of the soul, as once before to the Twelve tossing on the troubled waters of the Sea of Galilee (<a href="/matthew/14-27.htm" title="But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.">Matthew 14:27</a>), there came the words, full of comfort and of hope, "Be of good cheer." There might be delay and suffering, and a long trial of patience, but the end was certain; he was to reach the goal of Rome.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - The R.T. omits Paul, in the T.R. and A.V.; concerning for of, A.V.; at for in, A.V. The Lord stood by him. The jaded, harassed, and overwrought spirit needed some unusual support. The Lord whom Paul loved, and for whom he was suffering so much, knew it, and in his tender care for his servant stood by him and spake a word of gracious encouragement to him. Paul felt that he was not forgotten or forsaken. There was more work for him to do, in spite of all the hatred of his countrymen. The capital of heathendom must hear his testimony as well the metropolis of the circumcision. <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Τῇ (Tē) Article - Dative 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. following ἐπιούσῃ (epiousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1966.htm">Strong's 1966: </a> The next day. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi; supervening, i.e. the ensuing day or night. night νυκτὶ (nykti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3571.htm">Strong's 3571: </a> The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. stood by ἐπιστὰς (epistas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2186.htm">Strong's 2186: </a> To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present. [Paul] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Take courage! Θάρσει (Tharsei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2293.htm">Strong's 2293: </a> To be of good courage, good cheer, be bold. From tharsos; to have courage. As ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. you have testified διεμαρτύρω (diemartyrō) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. so οὕτω (houtō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. testify μαρτυρῆσαι (martyrēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Rome.? Ῥώμην (Rhōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4516.htm">Strong's 4516: </a> From the base of rhonnumi; strength; Roma, the capital of Italy. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:12" /></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>