Acts 11:23

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὃς, παραγενόμενος, καὶ ἰδὼν τὴν χάριν τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐχάρη, καὶ παρεκάλει πάντας, τῇ προθέσει τῆς καρδίας προσμένειν τῷ Κυρίῳ.

Transliteration

Who, paragenomenos, and idōn tēn charin tou Theou, echarē, and parekalei pantas, with the prothesei tēs kardias prosmenein tō Kyriō.

Grammar Details

• *Hos*: relative pronoun, nominative masculine singular - who
• *paragenomenos*: aorist middle participle, nominative masculine singular - having arrived
• *idōn*: aorist active participle, nominative masculine singular - having seen
• *tēn charin*: accusative feminine singular with article - the grace
• *tou Theou*: genitive masculine singular with article - of God
• *echarē*: aorist passive indicative 3rd person singular - rejoiced
• *parekalei*: imperfect active indicative 3rd person singular - was encouraging
• *pantas*: adjective, accusative masculine plural - all
• *tē prothesei*: dative feminine singular with article - with the purpose
• *tēs kardias*: genitive feminine singular with article - of the heart
• *prosmenein*: present active infinitive - to remain with
• *tō Kyriō*: dative masculine singular with article - with the Lord

Word Meanings

• *paragenomenos*: having arrived/when he came/having appeared
• *idōn*: having seen/seeing
• *charin*: grace/favor
• *echarē*: rejoiced/was glad
• *parekalei*: was encouraging/was exhorting/was urging
• *prothesei*: purpose/resolve/determination
• *kardias*: heart/mind/inner being
• *prosmenein*: to remain with/to continue with/to abide with

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Who, when he came, and had seen the gre of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and encouraged them all, that with purpose of heart, they would remain faithful to the Lord.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  who,{G3739} when he was come,{G3854} and{G2532} had seen{G1492} the grace{G5485} of God,{G2316} was glad;{G5463} and{G2532} he exhorted{G3870} them all,{G3956} that with purpose{G4286} of heart{G2588} they would cleave{G4357} unto the Lord:{G2962}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Who{G3739}, when he came{G3854}{(G5637)}, and{G2532} had seen{G1492}{(G5631)} the grace{G5485} of God{G2316}, was glad{G5463}{(G5644)}, and{G2532} exhorted{G3870}{(G5707)} them all{G3956}, that with purpose{G4286} of heart{G2588} they would cleave unto{G4357}{(G5721)} the Lord{G2962}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Which when he was come and had sene the grace of God was glad and exhorted them all that with purpose of hert they wolde continually cleave vnto ye Lorde.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Which whan he was come thither, & sawe the grace of God, he was glad, and exorted them all, that with purpose of hert they wolde contynue in the LORDE.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Who when he was come and had seene the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted all, that with purpose of heart they would continue in the Lord.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Which when he came, and had seene the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they woulde cleaue vnto the Lorde.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, was glad, and was exhorting all with purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

• American Standard Version (1901)

  who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Who, when he came and saw the grace of God, was glad; and he made clear to them the need of keeping near the Lord with all the strength of their hearts:

• World English Bible (2000)

  who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Referenced Verses

• Acts 13:43 : 43 After the synagogue meeting had ended, 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.
• Acts 14:22 : 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.'
• Acts 14:26 : 26 From there, they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
• Acts 20:24 : 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
• Col 1:6 : 6 That gospel has come to you. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
• 2 Tim 3:10 : 10 But you have closely followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and endurance.
• Heb 10:19-26 : 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body, 21 and since we have a great high priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 26 For if we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,
• Heb 10:32-39 : 32 Remember those earlier days after you had been enlightened, when you endured a hard struggle with suffering. 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insults and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. 34 For you sympathized with those in prison and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you have a better and lasting possession in heaven. 35 So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 You need endurance so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. 37 For yet in a very little while, the One who is coming will come and will not delay. 38 But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he draws back, My soul will have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not among those who shrink back to destruction, but among those who have faith for the preservation of the soul.
• 2 Pet 1:4-9 : 4 Through these, He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; to virtue, knowledge; 6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 7 to godliness, brotherly love; and to brotherly love, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever lacks these qualities is blind and short-sighted, forgetful of the cleansing of their former sins.
• 2 Pet 3:17-18 : 17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
• 1 John 2:28 : 28 And now, dear children, remain in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
• 3 John 1:4 : 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
• 1 Thess 1:3-4 : 3 We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. 4 Brothers and sisters dearly loved by God, we know that He has chosen you.
• 1 Thess 3:2-5 : 2 And we sent Timothy, our brother, and God's servant, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith. 3 So that no one would be unsettled by these troubles. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this. 4 For indeed, when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and as you know. 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know about your faith, lest somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor might have been in vain.
• 2 Tim 1:4-5 : 4 I long to see you, as I remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that it now lives in you also.
• Acts 20:32 : 32 And now, I entrust you, brothers, to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
• 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
• 2 Cor 1:17 : 17 So, when I was planning this, did I act with fickleness? Or do I make plans in a worldly way, saying yes and no at the same time?
• Acts 15:40 : 40 But Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
• Deut 10:20 : 20 Fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name.
• Deut 30:20 : 20 loving the LORD your God, obeying His voice, and holding fast to Him. For He is your life and the length of your days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give them.
• Josh 22:5 : 5 But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses, the servant of the LORD, commanded you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.
• Josh 23:8 : 8 But you are to cling to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.
• Ps 17:3 : 3 You have tested my heart; you have visited me at night. You have refined me and found no evil. I have resolved that my mouth will not transgress.
• Prov 23:15 : 15 My son, if your heart becomes wise, my heart will also rejoice.
• Prov 23:28 : 28 She also lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
• Dan 1:8 : 8 But Daniel resolved in his heart not to defile himself with the royal food or wine. So he requested permission from the chief official not to defile himself.
• Matt 16:24 : 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.
• Mark 2:5 : 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, 'Child, your sins are forgiven.'
• John 8:31-32 : 31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
• John 15:4 : 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.