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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/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And they stayed there a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And they stayed there with the believers for a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they remained no little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they spent a long time there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they remained no little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there they abode long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they stayed there a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they spent a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they spent a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they spent a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they spent not a little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they stayed there a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they spent a considerable time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they spent a considerable time with the disciples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they tarried no little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then they stayed there with the followers for a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they tarried no little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They stayed for a long time with these disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And they stayed a long time there with the believers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they spent a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they spent a long time there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they spent considerable time with the disciples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And they stayed with the disciples a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there they abode a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And they remained a considerable time in Antioch with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They stayed there with the disciples for a long time. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they abided there with the disciples [for] not a short time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they remained no little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they abode there not a little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they tarried there not a little time with the disciples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they abode no small time with the disciples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:27>And they remained for no small amount of time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then they spent no little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they stayed there with the disciples for some time.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there they remained a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they spent much time there with the disciples. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they continued a long time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they spent no small time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and they resided there a considerable time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And they remained a considerable time in Antioch with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they abode <i>there</i> not a little time with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they spent a considerable time there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/14-28.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=4824" 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/14.htm">The Report to the Church at Antioch</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1304.htm" title="1304: dietribon (V-IIA-3P) -- To tarry, continue, stay in a place. From dia and the base of tribos; to wear through, i.e. Remain.">they spent</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligon (Adj-AMS) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">a long</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronon (N-AMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">time there</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples.</a> </span><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="/acts/15-35.htm">Acts 15:35</a></span><br />But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a></span><br />and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-11.htm">Acts 18:11</a></span><br />So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a></span><br />Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Acts 20:31</a></span><br />Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Acts 19:10</a></span><br />This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a></span><br />They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a></span><br />And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Acts 16:5</a></span><br />So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a></span><br />Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-41.htm">Acts 15:41</a></span><br />And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Acts 9:28</a></span><br />So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Acts 15:4</a></span><br />On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Acts 15:40</a></span><br />but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there they stayed long time with the disciples.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a></b></br> And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/15-35.htm">Acts 15:35</a></b></br> Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/12-18.htm">Little</a> <a href="/acts/9-19.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Little</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/14-8.htm">At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Paul is stoned.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/14-21.htm">They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.</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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And they spent a long time there</b><br>This phrase indicates a significant period of time that Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. Antioch was a major center for early Christianity and served as a base for missionary activities. The "long time" suggests a period of rest and consolidation after their first missionary journey, which was filled with both successes and challenges. This time allowed them to strengthen the church, teach, and encourage the believers. The duration is not specified, but it implies a commitment to nurturing the fledgling Christian community.<p><b>with the disciples.</b><br>The term "disciples" refers to the followers of Jesus in Antioch, who were being taught and trained in the faith. This community was diverse, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, reflecting the inclusive nature of the early church. The presence of Paul and Barnabas would have been crucial for doctrinal teaching and resolving any theological disputes, as seen earlier in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a> with the Jerusalem Council. Their time with the disciples would have also been a period of mutual encouragement and growth, as they shared experiences and testimonies from their missionary journey. This fellowship underscores the importance of community and discipleship in the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a></b><br>These two apostles were central figures in the early Christian church, known for their missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. In <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">Acts 14</a>, they have just completed their first missionary journey.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/antioch_in_syria.htm">Antioch in Syria</a></b><br>This city served as a significant center for early Christianity and was the home base for Paul and Barnabas. It was here that believers were first called Christians.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Refers to the early followers of Jesus in Antioch, who were being taught and strengthened in their faith by Paul and Barnabas.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_first_missionary_journey.htm">The First Missionary Journey</a></b><br>This journey included travels through Cyprus and Asia Minor, where Paul and Barnabas preached the Gospel, performed miracles, and established churches.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_to_antioch.htm">The Return to Antioch</a></b><br>After completing their journey, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch to report on their mission and spend time with the disciples, as noted in <a href="/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>Paul and Barnabas spent a long time with the disciples, highlighting the importance of fellowship and community in the Christian life. Believers are encouraged to invest time in their local church communities for mutual edification and growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_rest.htm">Mission and Rest</a></b><br>After their missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch for a period of rest and reflection. This teaches the balance between active ministry and times of rest and rejuvenation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reporting_and_accountability.htm">Reporting and Accountability</a></b><br>The return to Antioch also involved reporting on their mission, which underscores the importance of accountability and sharing testimonies of God's work with the church body.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strengthening_the_faithful.htm">Strengthening the Faithful</a></b><br>Spending time with the disciples allowed Paul and Barnabas to strengthen and encourage them in their faith, reminding us of the role of mature believers in mentoring and discipling others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a></b><br>Despite the challenges faced during their journey, Paul and Barnabas persevered and continued their ministry, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their service to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_trinity_concept_illogical.htm">Isn't the concept of the Trinity illogical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_disciples_see_jesus_in_galilee.htm">When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">There they abode long time.</span>--The words probably cover an interval of more than a year, during which it is reasonable to suppose that the preaching of the two Apostles drew together a large number of Gentile converts.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> <span class="accented">- They tarried</span> for <span class="accented">there they abode</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">no little</span> for <span class="accented">long</span>, A.V. Bishop Pearson reckons it a little more than a year; Lewin, "about a year;" Renan, "several months." No accurate statement can be gathered from St. Luke;s indefinite expression. With this chapter closes the account of St. Paul's <span class="accented">first</span> missionary tour. Cony-beare and Howson (pp. 177, 213) assign to it a duration of about nine months, from early spring, March, to November, when the sea would be closed; bringing him to Perga in May, and thence for the next five or six months into the mountains of Pisidia, where it was the custom for the inhabitants of the lowlands to congregate during the hot months. Others, however, as Lewin (pp. 156, 157), think the circuit must have occupied "about two years;" Wieseler (p. 224), "more than one year;" but Renan assigns to it "<span class="accented">five</span> years" (" Saint Paul," p. 55). "Conjectural estimates vary between two and eight years" ('Speaker's Commentary'). <span class="accented">Lewin's estimate is, perhaps, the</span> most probable. Whatever the exact period may have been, it was a time fruitful in consequences to the immortal interests of mankind. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/14-28.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">And</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">they spent</span><br /><span class="grk">διέτριβον</span> <span class="translit">(dietribon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1304.htm">Strong's 1304: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tarry, continue, stay in a place. From dia and the base of tribos; to wear through, i.e. Remain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a long</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀλίγον</span> <span class="translit">(oligon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Puny; especially neuter somewhat.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time [there]</span><br /><span class="grk">χρόνον</span> <span class="translit">(chronon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> </span><span class="str2">A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺν</span> <span class="translit">(syn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> </span><span class="str2">With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(tois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Plural<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">disciples.</span><br /><span class="grk">μαθηταῖς</span> <span class="translit">(mathētais)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/14-28.htm">Acts 14:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/14-28.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 14:28 They stayed there with the disciples (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/14-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 14:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 14:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/15-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 15:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 15:1" /></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>