Acts 28:15
What does Acts 28:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 28:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 28:15 means
Believers from Rome come to meet Paul as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns, significant waypoints on the Appian Way. Their effort shows love and solidarity. When Paul sees them, he thanks God and takes courage. The journey’s hardships have not left him untouched; fellowship rekindles his heart. God often strengthens His servants through the faith and presence of others. This roadside gathering anticipates the support Paul will receive even while confined. Gratitude and renewed courage mark the apostle’s spirit as he nears the city where he will witness boldly about the kingdom of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, despite the constraints of custody.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the brothers, when they had news of us, came out from town as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns to have a meeting with us: and Paul, seeing them, gave praise to God and took heart.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and thence, the brethren having heard the things concerning us, came forth to meet us, unto Appii Forum, and Three Taverns--whom Paul having seen, having given thanks to God, took courage.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And from thence, when the brethren had heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns. Whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God and took courage.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And thence the brethren, having heard about us, came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Tres Tabernae, whom when Paul saw, he thankedGod and took courage.
Context
After staying with believers in Puteoli (v. 14), Paul proceeds toward Rome. Verse 15 records brethren meeting him on the road, prompting thanksgiving and courage. This prepares for verse 16, where Paul enters Rome and is allowed to live under guard rather than in a prison. The encouragement he receives will fuel his initiative to reach out to the Jewish leaders (vv. 17–20) and to explain his situation and message.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 1:6
Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
- Acts 10:25
And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
- 1 Corinthians 12:21
And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
- 1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.
- Exodus 4:14
And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:7
for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:
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