Acts 14:28
What does Acts 14:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 14:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 14:28 means
They remain “no little time” with the disciples in Antioch, settling into extended fellowship and ministry. After strenuous travel, persecution, and remarkable fruit, the missionaries rest among their home church, likely teaching, encouraging, and being refreshed. Stability after motion helps consolidate gains and prepare for future challenges. The verse quietly affirms the value of rooted community for itinerant workers. The story pauses here, with the Gentile door open and the base church strengthened. From such seasons of abiding, the next steps in God’s plan emerge, as the church continues to grow in understanding and mission.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they tarried no little time with the disciples.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And there they abode long time with the disciples.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they tarried no little time with the disciples.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they were with the disciples there for a long time.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they abode there not a little time with the disciples.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they stayed no little time with the disciples.
Context
This closing note follows the joyful report of God’s work and the open door to Gentiles (verse 27). It signals a season of settled ministry at Antioch before new developments arise. Within Acts’ broader flow, this stay prepares for the significant discussions about Gentile inclusion that will be addressed in the following chapter. For Acts 14 itself, verse 28 provides a restful coda after a chapter marked by preaching, persecution, and pastoral care, emphasizing the importance of local church life in God’s mission.
v.27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 15:35
But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
- Acts 11:26
and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that even for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught much people; and that the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
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