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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The upstairs room where we met was lighted with many flickering lamps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were assembled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the room upstairs where we were assembled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the room upstairs where we were assembled, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In the upstairs room where we were meeting, there were a lot of lamps. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(Many lamps were lit in the upstairs room where we were meeting.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Many lamps were burning in the upstairs room where we were meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now there were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now there were a good many lamps in the room upstairs where we all were,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There were many lights in the upper room where we were gathered together. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and there were many lamps in the upper chamber where they were gathered together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there were many lamps in the upper chamber where they were gathered together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And sufficient lights were in the upper room, where they were assembled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there were a great number of lamps in the upper chamber where we were assembled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now there were plenty of lamps in the upper room, where we were gathered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were gathered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There were many lamps in the room upstairs where we were meeting.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now there was a great glow of light from the torches in the upper chamber, where we were gathered together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And there were many fire lamps there in an upper room in which we were gathered.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And there were many lamps in the upper room, in which they had met together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and there were many lamps in the upper room, where we were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now there were many lamps in the upper room, where they were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />in the upper chamber where we were assembled, several lamps were burning:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now there were a good many lamps in the room upstairs where we all were,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And there were many lamps in the upper room, where we were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And there were many lamps in the upper room where they were assembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/20-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6661" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Eutychus Revived at Troas</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7</span>On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there were</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanai (Adj-NFP) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">many</a> <a href="/greek/2985.htm" title="2985: lampades (N-NFP) -- A torch, lamp, lantern. From lampo; a lamp or flambeau.">lamps</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: tō (Art-DNS) -- 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/5253.htm" title="5253: hyperōō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of a derivative of huper; a higher part of the house, i.e. Apartment in the third story.">upper room</a> <a href="/greek/3757.htm" title="3757: hou (Adv) -- Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.">where</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēmen (V-IIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">we were</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēgmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">gathered.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a></span><br />It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36</a></span><br />While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-26.htm">John 20:26</a></span><br />Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a></span><br />For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Mark 2:1-2</a></span><br />A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home, / they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13-14</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. / With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46</a></span><br />With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a></span><br />And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a></span><br />After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a></span><br />Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a></span><br />The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a></span><br />Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-15.htm">Colossians 4:15</a></span><br />Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a></span><br />to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a></span><br />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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.</p><p class="hdg">in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></b></br> And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James <i>the son</i> of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas <i>the brother</i> of James.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-12.htm">Luke 22:12</a></b></br> And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Lights</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Room</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Upstairs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Good</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Lights</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Room</a> <a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/6-16.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/acts/20-11.htm">Upstairs</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Now there were many lamps</b><br>The presence of many lamps indicates a well-lit environment, which was necessary for evening gatherings. In the ancient world, oil lamps were commonly used for lighting, and their presence suggests a significant gathering, possibly to accommodate a large group. The use of lamps also symbolizes the light of the Gospel being shared among believers, reminiscent of Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> about being the light of the world.<p><b>in the upper room</b><br>The upper room was a common feature in Jewish homes, often used for dining or gatherings. It holds significant biblical importance, as it was in an upper room where Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples (<a href="/luke/22-12.htm">Luke 22:12-13</a>). This setting for the early church's meeting reflects continuity with Jesus' ministry and the intimate fellowship among believers. The upper room also symbolizes a place of prayer and unity, as seen in <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13-14</a>, where the disciples gathered after Jesus' ascension.<p><b>where we were gathered</b><br>The use of "we" indicates the presence of the author, traditionally understood to be Luke, suggesting an eyewitness account. The gathering of believers in this context highlights the communal aspect of early Christian worship and fellowship. This assembly reflects the practice of the early church to meet regularly for teaching, breaking of bread, and prayer, as described in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>. The gathering also emphasizes the importance of community in the Christian faith, as believers come together to support and encourage one another in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is central to the events in <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Acts 20</a>. He is on his third missionary journey and is visiting Troas.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/troas.htm">Troas</a></b><br>A city in the northwest of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) where Paul and his companions are gathered.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/upper_room.htm">Upper Room</a></b><br>A significant location in early Christian gatherings, often used for meetings and teaching.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eutychus.htm">Eutychus</a></b><br>A young man who falls asleep and subsequently falls from the window during Paul's lengthy discourse (mentioned in the surrounding verses).<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gathering_of_believers.htm">Gathering of Believers</a></b><br>The early Christians who are assembled to hear Paul speak, demonstrating the communal aspect of early Christian worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a></b><br>The gathering in the upper room emphasizes the importance of Christian fellowship and community. Believers are encouraged to meet regularly for mutual edification and support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>The presence of many lamps signifies the light of Christ in the midst of His people. Christians are called to be lights in the world, reflecting Christ's love and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_worship.htm">Vigilance in Worship</a></b><br>The setting of a late-night meeting with many lamps suggests the need for vigilance and attentiveness in worship. Believers should be spiritually alert and engaged in their faith practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_teaching.htm">The Role of Teaching</a></b><br>Paul's lengthy discourse indicates the value placed on teaching and learning in the early church. Christians should prioritize sound doctrine and biblical teaching in their spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_spiritual_gatherings.htm">Preparedness for Spiritual Gatherings</a></b><br>The practical aspect of having many lamps suggests being prepared for spiritual gatherings, ensuring that the environment is conducive to worship and learning.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eutychus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eutychus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_light_a_prayer_candle.htm">What is the purpose of lighting a prayer candle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_without_the_lord's_support.htm">What does 'Jesus loved His own to the end' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/archeological_proof_for_acts_20_events.htm">Is there any archeological evidence supporting the locations or events described in Acts 20?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">And there were many lights in the upper chamber.</span>--We learn from <a href="/acts/20-9.htm" title="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.">Acts 20:9</a> that it was on the third floor of the house. In the high narrow streets of Eastern towns the upper storey is often chosen for social or devotional purposes, partly as more removed from the noise of the street, partly as giving access to the roof of the house. Such a room in a good sized house might well hold two or three hundred people. It is a fair inference also that the vividness and minuteness of the account indicate that we have the narrative of an eye-witness. The <span class= "ital">lamps</span> or <span class= "ital">torches</span> (see Notes on <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm" title="Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light to all that are in the house.">Matthew 5:15</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-3.htm" title="They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:">Matthew 25:3</a>; <a href="/john/5-35.htm" title="He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.">John 5:35</a>) are probably mentioned, partly as accounting for the sleep of Eutychus by the heat and closeness of the room, partly, perhaps, as an indirect answer to the calumny loudly asserted afterwards (Tertull. <span class= "ital">Apol.</span> c. 8), and probably even then whispered, that at the meetings of the Christians the lamps were extinguished and free scope given for deeds of shameless licence. There is no ground for assuming that the lamps at this early period had any distinctive ritual or symbolic character, though it would be a natural expression of respect that two or more should be placed in front of the Apostle, or other presiding elder, at such a meeting, on either side of the loaf which was to be broken, and the cup which was to be blest. The position of the celebrant (to use a later, but convenient term) may have been, as in the original institution of the Supper, recumbent on the <span class= "ital">triclinium, </span>or couch, which was at this time used by both Greeks and Romans. It is obvious, however, that this would be an inconvenient posture for distribution to a large assembly, and the special mention of "the Lord's table" in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm" title="You cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: you cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.">1Corinthians 10:21</a>, leads to the conclusion that there was a separate high table (to borrow the familiar language of a college or Inn of Court) at which the celebrant and other ministers sat, their backs to the wall, their faces to the people, and that from that table they distributed the bread and wine, either by taking them, or sending them by the deacons or other ministers, to those who sat in the body of the room, or by giving it to the congregation as they came up to the table in detachments. The later practice of the Church, and the absence of any indication in patristic writings that there was an abrupt change, makes the latter the more probable alternative. The table, so placed, served as a transition stage between the <span class= "ital">triclinium</span> and the altar of the later basilica. The primitive arrangement in which the priest faces the congregation and stands behind the altar, it may be noted, was at first retained in most of the basilicas, and survives to the present day in some of the churches of that type in Rome--as, for example, in that of S. Clemente. This, therefore, and not any eastward or southward position, may claim to be, as has been well said, "at once the most primitive, the most Catholic, the most Protestant" of Eucharistic usages.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> <span class="accented">- We</span> for <span class="accented">they</span>, A.V. and T.R. It is not obvious why St. Luke mentions the <span class="cmt_word">many lights</span>. Some say to mark the solemnity of the first day of the week (Kuinoel); some, to remove all possible occasion of scandal as regards such midnight meetings (Bengel); some, to explain how the young man's fall was immediately perceived (Meyer); others, to account for the young man's drowsiness, which would be increased by the many lights, possibly making the room hot (Alford); for ornament (Olshausen). But possibly it is the mere mention by an eye-witness of a fact which struck him. It is obvious that the room must have been lit for a night meeting - only perhaps there were more lights than usual. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/20-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there were</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἦσαν</span> <span class="translit">(Ēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">many</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱκαναὶ</span> <span class="translit">(hikanai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lamps</span><br /><span class="grk">λαμπάδες</span> <span class="translit">(lampades)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2985.htm">Strong's 2985: </a> </span><span class="str2">A torch, lamp, lantern. From lampo; a 'lamp' or flambeau.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upper room</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπερῴῳ</span> <span class="translit">(hyperōō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5253.htm">Strong's 5253: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a derivative of huper; a higher part of the house, i.e. Apartment in the third story.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where</span><br /><span class="grk">οὗ</span> <span class="translit">(hou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3757.htm">Strong's 3757: </a> </span><span class="str2">Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we were</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦμεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēmen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gathered.</span><br /><span class="grk">συνηγμένοι</span> <span class="translit">(synēgmenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> </span><span class="str2">From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/20-8.htm">Acts 20:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/20-8.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 20:8 There were many lights in the upper (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/20-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 20:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 20:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/20-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 20:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 20:9" /></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>