Acts 28:30
What does Acts 28:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 28:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 28:30 means
Paul remains two whole years in his own rented lodging, welcoming all who come to him. House arrest becomes a hub for ministry. The door may be outwardly limited, but within, access is wide: all who enter hear of the kingdom and the Lord Jesus. The timeframe suggests a period of stable, fruitful work while Paul awaits his case. Hospitality marks his approach; he receives rather than retreats. God redeems delays, turning waiting into witness. The apostle’s chains cannot chain the gospel. His open door embodies the church’s mission posture—ready to speak hope to any who will come, whether Jew or Gentile, elite or ordinary, in the heart of the empire.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And for the space of two years, Paul was living in the house of which he had the use, and had talk with all those who went in to see him,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Paul remained an entire two years in his own hired <FI>house<Fi> , and was receiving all those coming in unto him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging: and he received all that came in to him,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging, and received all who came to him,
Context
Following the disputed meeting and the turn to Gentile mission (vv. 24–28), verse 30 summarizes the setting of Paul’s ministry in Rome: two years in a rented dwelling, with freedom to receive visitors. The final verse (v. 31) will describe the content and character of his ministry—preaching the kingdom, teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ, with boldness and without hindrance—bringing Acts to a fitting, open-ended conclusion.
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