King James Version

What Does Acts 19:10 Mean?

Acts 19:10 in the King James Version says “And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, bot... — study this verse from Acts chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 19:10 · KJV


Context

8

And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

9

But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

10

And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

11

And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:

12

So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'This continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.' Two years of daily teaching in Tyrannus's hall evangelized the entire province. From Ephesus, disciples carried the gospel throughout Asia Minor, planting the seven churches of Revelation 2-3. Concentrated teaching in strategic locations catalyzes regional evangelism.

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Historical & Cultural Context

During these two years (AD 54-56), churches were planted in Colossae, Laodicea, Hierapolis, and likely Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia. Ephesus became the hub for Asian Christianity.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does concentrated teaching in one location enable regional impact?
  2. What makes a location strategic for gospel influence?
  3. How can we maximize gospel spread through training disciples who plant churches?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 22 words
τοῦτο1 of 22

this

G5124

that thing

δὲ2 of 22

And

G1161

but, and, etc

ἐγένετο3 of 22

continued

G1096

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

ἐπὶ4 of 22

by the space

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

ἔτη5 of 22

years

G2094

a year

δύο6 of 22

of two

G1417

"two"

ὥστε7 of 22

so

G5620

so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)

πάντας8 of 22

that all

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

τοὺς9 of 22
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

κατοικοῦντας10 of 22

they which dwelt in

G2730

to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)

τὴν11 of 22
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἀσίαν12 of 22

Asia

G773

asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore

ἀκοῦσαι13 of 22

heard

G191

to hear (in various senses)

τὸν14 of 22
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

λόγον15 of 22

the word

G3056

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

τοῦ16 of 22
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

κυρίου17 of 22

of the Lord

G2962

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

Ἰησοῦ,18 of 22

Jesus

G2424

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Ἰουδαίους19 of 22

Jews

G2453

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

τε20 of 22

both

G5037

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

καὶ21 of 22

and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

Ἕλληνας22 of 22

Greeks

G1672

a hellen (grecian) or inhabitant of hellas; by extension a greek-speaking person, especially a non-jew


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Acts. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Acts 19:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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