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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"><a href="/niv/acts/13.htm">New International Version</a> On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> The following week almost the entire city turned out to hear them preach the word of the Lord. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And on the coming Sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The next Sabbath nearly all the city assembled to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> The next Sabbath nearly the whole city assembled to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the next Sabbath nearly the whole city assembled to hear the word of God. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the next Sabbath, nearly the whole city assembled to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> On the next Sabbath almost the entire city gathered together to hear the word of the Lord [about salvation through faith in Christ]. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The following Sabbath almost the whole town assembled to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The following Sabbath almost the whole town assembled to hear the message of the Lord. <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the next sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The next Sabbath almost everyone in town came to hear the message about the Lord. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the next sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the next day of worship, almost the whole city gathered to hear the Lord's word. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The next Sabbath nearly everyone in the town came to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> The next Sabbath almost the whole town gathered to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of God. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled together to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The next Sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the next sabbath came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the next Sabbath almost the whole population of the city came together to hear the Lord's Message. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> The next Sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And on the coming Sabbath, almost all the city was gathered together to hear the word of God, <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And on the coming Sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And on the coming sabbath, almost all the city was gathered together to hear the word of God, <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the next sabbath nearly all the city was gathered together to hear the word of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the next sabbath day, the whole city almost came together, to hear the word of God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, on the following Sabbath, nearly the entire city came together to hear the Word of God. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The next sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the next sabbath day the whole city gathered to hear the word of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And on another Sabbath, the whole city gathered to hear the word of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And on the next sabbath-day, almost the whole city met together to hear the word of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And on the following Sabbath almost all the city came together to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And on the next sabbath almost all the city thronged together to hear the word of God. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The next sabbath-day almost the whole city assembled to hear the word of God. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the next Sabbath almost the whole population of the city came together to hear the Lord's Message. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, on the next sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God. <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And on the next sabbath almost all the city came together to hear the word of God. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-44.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=4489" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">The Gentiles Ask to Hear the Gospel</a> …43After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God. 44<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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.">On the</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomenō (V-PPM/P-DNS) -- To come, go. ">following</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbatō (N-DNS) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath,</a> <a href="/greek/4975.htm" title="4975: schedon (Adv) -- Nearly, almost. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of echo as adverb; nigh, i.e. Nearly.">nearly</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polis (N-NFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēchthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">gathered</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord.</a> 45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.…<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/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4</a> Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2-3</a> As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a> At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16</a> Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, <a href="/mark/1-21.htm">Mark 1:21</a> Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. <a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31-32</a> Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">Matthew 12:9-14</a> Moving on from there, Jesus entered their synagogue, / and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? ... <a href="/john/6-59.htm">John 6:59</a> Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a> And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ... <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.came.<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.<a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a> Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.<a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a> And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/acts/12-22.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/12-10.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Message</a> <a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/john/4-39.htm">Population</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-26.htm">Almost</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/13-49.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/genesis/9-19.htm">Population</a> <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/13-49.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>On the following Sabbath The Sabbath, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, was a day of rest and worship for the Jewish people, as commanded in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>). In the context of <a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13</a>, Paul and Barnabas were in Pisidian Antioch, a city in the region of Galatia. The previous Sabbath, they had preached in the synagogue, and their message had sparked significant interest. The mention of the "following Sabbath" indicates a continuation of their ministry and suggests that their message had resonated with both Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, who were also present in synagogues (<a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Acts 13:42-43</a>).nearly the whole city gathered This phrase highlights the widespread interest and impact of Paul and Barnabas's message. Pisidian Antioch was a significant Roman colony, and the gathering of nearly the entire city suggests that the message of the Gospel was reaching beyond the Jewish community to the Gentiles. This aligns with the broader theme in Acts of the Gospel spreading to all nations (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). The large gathering also indicates the work of the Holy Spirit in drawing people to hear the message of salvation.to hear the word of the Lord The "word of the Lord" refers to the Gospel message that Paul and Barnabas were proclaiming, centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This message fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament concerning the Messiah (Isaiah 53, <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>). The phrase underscores the authority and divine origin of the message, as it is not merely human words but the revelation of God. The eagerness of the people to hear this word reflects a hunger for truth and spiritual fulfillment, which is a recurring theme in the New Testament (<a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a>, <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a> Key figures in the early Christian church, missionaries spreading the Gospel. They were in Antioch of Pisidia at this time, preaching to both Jews and Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/a/antioch_of_pisidia.htm">Antioch of Pisidia</a> A city in the Roman province of Galatia, significant for its diverse population and as a center for early Christian evangelism. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sabbath.htm">The Sabbath</a> The Jewish day of rest and worship, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening. It was a customary time for teaching in the synagogues. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_whole_city.htm">The Whole City</a> Indicates the widespread interest and impact of the Gospel message, drawing a large and diverse crowd. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the Lord</a> Refers to the message of the Gospel, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The Gospel has the power to draw people from all walks of life. Just as nearly the whole city gathered, we should have confidence in the Gospel's ability to reach and transform lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The gathering of the whole city highlights the importance of community in hearing and responding to God's word. We should encourage communal worship and study. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_witnessing.htm">Faithful Witnessing</a> Paul and Barnabas's example shows the importance of being faithful in sharing the Gospel, regardless of the audience or location. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a> The diverse audience in Antioch suggests the need for the Gospel to be communicated in ways that engage different cultural backgrounds. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath_reflection.htm">Sabbath Reflection</a> The use of the Sabbath for teaching reminds us of the importance of setting aside time for rest and spiritual reflection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_wms_church_of_god.htm">What is the World Mission Society Church of God?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christianity_and_judaism_differ.htm">How do Christianity and Judaism fundamentally differ?</a> <a href="/q/which_churches_were_in_galatia.htm">What were the churches located in Galatia?</a> <a href="/q/why_avoid_casting_pearls_before_swine.htm">Why did Jesus advise against casting pearls before swine?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) The next sabbath day came almost the whole city together.--It is clear that the Jewish synagogue could not have held such a crowd, and we are led accordingly to the conclusion either that they thronged round portals and windows while the Apostles spoke within, or that the crowd gathered in some open space or piazza in which the synagogue was situated, and were addressed from its entrance. We are left to infer the nature of St. Paul's discourse from what had preceded, and to assume that it was not recorded, either because St. Luke had notes of one discourse and not of the other, or because it went more or less over the same ground, and therefore did not seem to him to require recording.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 44. - Sabbath for sabbath day, A.V.; almost the whole city was gathered for came almost the whole city, A.V. We may suppose that as many as could crowded into the synagogue, and that a multitude stood outside in the street. <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>On the Τῷ (Tō) Article - Dative 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. following ἐρχομένῳ (erchomenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. Sabbath, σαββάτῳ (sabbatō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. nearly σχεδὸν (schedon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4975.htm">Strong's 4975: </a> Nearly, almost. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of echo as adverb; nigh, i.e. Nearly. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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. whole πᾶσα (pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. gathered συνήχθη (synēchthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. to hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of [the] Lord. κυρίου (kyriou) Noun - Genitive 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:44 The next Sabbath almost the whole city (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-45.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:45"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:45" /></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>