Acts 18:1

AMP: After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

ASV: After these things he departed from Athens, and came to Corinth.

BSB: After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

DARBY: And after these things, having left Athens, he came to Corinth;

DRA: After these things, departing from Athens, he came to Corinth.

KJV: After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;

Acts 18:2

AMP: There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife, Priscilla, because [the Roman Emperor] Claudius had issued an edict that all the Jews were to leave Rome. Paul went to see them,

ASV: And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome: and he came unto them;

BSB: There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,

DARBY: and finding a certain Jew by name Aquila, of Pontus by race, just come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome,) came to them,

DRA: And finding a certain Jew, named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome,) he came to them.

KJV: And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.

Acts 18:3

AMP: and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers.

ASV: and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought, for by their trade they were tentmakers.

BSB: and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

DARBY: and because they were of the same trade abode with them, and wrought. For they were tent-makers by trade.

DRA: And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them, and wrought; (now they were tentmakers by trade.)

KJV: And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

Acts 18:4

AMP: And he reasoned and debated in the synagogue every Sabbath, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks;

ASV: And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.

BSB: Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.

DARBY: And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.

DRA: And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, bringing in the name of the Lord Jesus; and he persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

KJV: And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

Acts 18:5

AMP: but when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia (northern Greece), Paul began devoting himself completely to [preaching] the word, and solemnly testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

ASV: But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was constrained by the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

BSB: And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

DARBY: And when both Silas and Timotheus came down from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in respect of the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

DRA: And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was earnest in preaching, testifying to the Jews, that Jesus is the Christ.

KJV: And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

Acts 18:6

AMP: But since the Jews kept resisting and opposing him, and blaspheming [God], he shook out his robe and said to them, “Your blood (damnation) be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” [Acts 13:46]

ASV: And when they opposed themselves and blasphemed, he shook out his raiment and said unto them, Your blood [be] upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

BSB: But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

DARBY: But as they opposed and spoke injuriously, he shook his clothes, and said to them, Your blood be upon your own head: *I* [am] pure; from henceforth I will go to the nations.

DRA: But they gainsaying and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

KJV: And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

Acts 18:7

AMP: Then he moved on from there and went to the house of a man named Titius Justus, who worshiped God and whose house was next door to the synagogue.

ASV: And he departed thence, and went into the house of a certain man named Titus Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

BSB: So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God.

DARBY: And departing thence he came to the house of a certain [man], by name Justus, who worshipped God, whose house adjoined the synagogue.

DRA: And departing thence, he entered into the house of a certain man, named Titus Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house was adjoining to the synagogue.

KJV: And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

Acts 18:8

AMP: Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his entire household [joyfully acknowledging Him as Messiah and Savior]; and many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul’s message] were believing and being baptized.

ASV: And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

BSB: Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.

DARBY: But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised.

DRA: And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized.

KJV: And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Acts 18:9

AMP: One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid anymore, but go on speaking and do not be silent;

ASV: And the Lord said unto Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak and hold not thy peace:

BSB: One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

DARBY: And the Lord said by vision in [the] night to Paul, Fear not, but speak and be not silent;

DRA: And the Lord said to Paul in the nights, by a vision: Do not fear, but speak; and hold not thy peace,

KJV: Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Acts 18:10

AMP: for I am with you, and no one will attack you in order to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.” [Is 43:5; Jer 1:8]

ASV: for I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to harm thee: for I have much people in this city.

BSB: For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

DARBY: because *I* am with thee, and no one shall set upon thee to injure thee; because I have much people in this city.

DRA: Because I am with thee: and no man shall set upon thee, to hurt thee; for I have much people in this city.

KJV: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

Acts 18:11

AMP: So he settled there for a year and six months, teaching them the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].

ASV: And he dwelt [there] a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

BSB: So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.

DARBY: And he remained [there] a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.

DRA: And he stayed there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.

KJV: And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

Acts 18:12

AMP: But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia (southern Greece), the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

ASV: But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment-seat,

BSB: While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.

DARBY: But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one consent rose against Paul and led him to the judgment-seat,

DRA: But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

KJV: And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

Acts 18:13

AMP: declaring, “This man is persuading people to worship God in violation of the law [of Moses].”

ASV: saying, This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

BSB: “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said.

DARBY: saying, This [man] persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.

DRA: Saying: This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

KJV: Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

Acts 18:14

AMP: But when Paul was about to reply, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of some misdemeanor or serious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to put up with you;

ASV: But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked villany, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

BSB: But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint.

DARBY: But as Paul was going to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, If indeed it was some wrong or wicked criminality, O Jews, of reason I should have borne with you;

DRA: And when Paul was beginning to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews: If it were some matter of injustice, or an heinous deed, O Jews, I should with reason bear with you.

KJV: And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

Acts 18:15

AMP: but since it is merely a question [of doctrine within your religion] about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves; I am unwilling to judge these matters.”

ASV: but if they are questions about words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; I am not minded to be a judge of these matters.

BSB: But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

DARBY: but if it be questions about words, and names, and the law that ye have, see to it yourselves; [for] *I* do not intend to be judge of these things.

DRA: But if they be questions of word and names, and of your law, look you to it: I will not be judge of such things.

KJV: But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

Acts 18:16

AMP: And he drove them away from the judgment seat.

ASV: And he drove them from the judgment-seat.

BSB: And he drove them away from the judgment seat.

DARBY: And he drove them from the judgment-seat.

DRA: And he drove them from the judgment seat.

KJV: And he drave them from the judgment seat.

Acts 18:17

AMP: Then the Greeks all seized Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and began beating him right in front of the judgment seat; but Gallio paid no attention to any of this. [1 Cor 1:1]

ASV: And they all laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio cared for none of these things.

BSB: At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.

DARBY: And having all laid hold on Sosthenes the ruler of the synagogue, they beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio troubled himself about none of these things.

DRA: And all laying hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, beat him before the judgment seat; and Gallio cared for none of those things.

KJV: Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

Acts 18:18

AMP: Paul stayed for a while longer, and then told the brothers and sisters goodbye and sailed for Syria; and he was accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchrea [the southeastern port of Corinth] he had his hair cut, because he was keeping a [Nazirite] vow [of abstention].

ASV: And Paul, having tarried after this yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: having shorn his head in Cenchreae; for he had a vow.

BSB: Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

DARBY: And Paul, having yet stayed [there] many days, took leave of the brethren and sailed thence to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, having shorn his head in Cenchrea, for he had a vow;

DRA: But Paul, when he had stayed yet many days, taking his leave of the brethren, sailed thence into Syria (and with him Priscilla and Aquila), having shorn his head in Cenchrae: for he had a vow.

KJV: And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

Acts 18:19

AMP: Then they arrived in Ephesus, and he left the others there; but he entered the synagogue and reasoned and debated with the Jews.

ASV: And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

BSB: When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

DARBY: and he arrived at Ephesus, and left them there. But entering himself into the synagogue he reasoned with the Jews.

DRA: And he came to Ephesus, and left them there. But he himself entering into the synagogue, disputed with the Jews.

KJV: And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

Acts 18:20

AMP: When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he refused;

ASV: And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;

BSB: When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined.

DARBY: And when they asked him that he would remain for a longer time [with them] he did not accede,

DRA: And when they desired him, that he would tarry a longer time, he consented not;

KJV: When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;

Acts 18:21

AMP: but after telling them goodbye and saying, “I will return again if God is willing,” he set sail from Ephesus.

ASV: but taking his leave of them, and saying, I will return again unto you if God will, he set sail from Ephesus.

BSB: But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

DARBY: but bade them farewell, saying, [I must by all means keep the coming feast at Jerusalem]; I will return to you again, if God will: and he sailed away from Ephesus.

DRA: But taking his leave, and saying: I will return to you again, God willing, he departed from Ephesus.

KJV: But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

Acts 18:22

AMP: When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church [at Jerusalem], and then went down to Antioch.

ASV: And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch.

BSB: When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

DARBY: And landing at Caesarea, and having gone up and saluted the assembly, he went down to Antioch.

DRA: And going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and saluted the church, and so came down to Antioch.

KJV: And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Acts 18:23

AMP: After spending some time there, he left and traveled through the territory of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening and encouraging all the disciples.

ASV: And having spent some time [there], he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.

BSB: After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

DARBY: And having stayed [there] some time, he went forth, passing in order through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, establishing all the disciples.

DRA: And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.

KJV: And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

Acts 18:24

AMP: Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent and cultured man, and well versed in the [Hebrew] Scriptures.

ASV: Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures.

BSB: Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures.

DARBY: But a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, who was mighty in the scriptures, arrived at Ephesus.

DRA: Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one mighty in the scriptures.

KJV: And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Acts 18:25

AMP: This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being spiritually impassioned, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John;

ASV: This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John:

BSB: He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

DARBY: He was instructed in the way of the Lord, and being fervent in his spirit, he spoke and taught exactly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

DRA: This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, spoke, and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

KJV: This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

Acts 18:26

AMP: and he began to speak boldly and fearlessly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained more accurately to him the way of God [and the full story of the life of Christ].

ASV: and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately.

BSB: And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

DARBY: And *he* began to speak boldly in the synagogue. And Aquila and Priscilla, having heard him, took him to [them] and unfolded to him the way of God more exactly.

DRA: This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently.

KJV: And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

Acts 18:27

AMP: And when Apollos wanted to go across to Achaia (southern Greece), the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples, [urging them] to welcome him gladly. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who, through grace, had believed and had followed Jesus as Lord and Savior,

ASV: And when he was minded to pass over into Achaia, the brethren encouraged him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him: and when he was come, he helped them much that had believed through grace;

BSB: When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

DARBY: And when he purposed to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples engaging them to receive him, who, being come, contributed much to those who believed through grace.

DRA: And whereas he was desirous to go to Achaia, the brethren exhorting, wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, when he was come, helped them much who had believed.

KJV: And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

Acts 18:28

AMP: for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public discussions, proving by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

ASV: for he powerfully confuted the Jews, [and that] publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

BSB: For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

DARBY: For he with great force convinced the Jews publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

DRA: For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Christ.

KJV: For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

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