Acts 28 · Verse 14

Acts 28:14

Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
Acts 28:14, King James Version

Acts 28:14 in other translations

BSBThere we found some brothers who invited us to spend the week with them. And so we came to Rome.
WEBwhere we found brothers, and were entreated to stay with them for seven days. So we came to Rome.
ASVwhere we found brethren, and were entreated to tarry with them seven days: and so we came to Rome.
YLTwhere, having found brethren, we were called upon to remain with them seven days, and thus to Rome we came;
DARBYwhere, having found brethren, we were begged to stay with them seven days. And thus we went to Rome.
BBEWhere we came across some of the brothers, who kept us with them for seven days; and so we came to Rome.
WebsterWhere we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went towards Rome.

What does Acts 28:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 28:14-15
14-15. Where we found brethren--not "the brethren" (see on Ac 21:4), from which one would conclude they did not expect to find such [Webster and Wilkinson]. and were desired--"requested." to tarry with them seven days--If this request came from Julius, it may have proceeded partly from a wish to receive instructions from Rome and make arrangements for his journey thither, partly from a wish to gratify Paul, as he seems studiously and increasingly to have done to the last. One can hardly doubt that he was influenced by both considerations. However this may be, the apostle had thus an opportunity of spending a Sabbath with the Christians of the place, all the more refreshing from his long privation in this respect, and as a seasoning for the unknown future that lay before him at the metropolis. so we went toward Rome.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 14. Brethren. Christian brethren. But by whom the gospel had been preached there is unknown.

(&) "tarry" "remain"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 Where we found brethren - That is, Christians; for there had been many in Italy converted to the faith of Christ, some considerable time before this, as appears from St. Paul's epistle to the Romans, written some years before this voyage. We went toward Rome - One of the most celebrated cities in the universe, the capital of Italy, and once of the whole world; situated on the river Tiber, 410 miles SSE. of Vienna; 600 SE. of Paris; 730 E. by N. of Madrid; 760 W. of Constantinople; and 780 SE. of London. Long. 12. 55'. E., lat. 41. 54'. N. This famous city was founded by Romulus, at the end of the seventh Olympiad, a.m. 3251; of the flood, 1595; and 753 years before the Christian era. The history of this city must be sought for in works written expressly on the subject, of which there are many. Modern Rome is greatly inferior to ancient Rome in every respect. Its population, taken in 1709, amounted to 138,569 souls only; among whom were 40 bishops, 2686 priests, 3359 monks, 1814 nuns, 893 courtezans, between 8 and 9000 Jews, and 14 Moors. This city, which once tyrannized over the world by its arms, and over the whole Christian world by its popes, is now reduced to a very low state among the governments of Europe, by whom it is supported, for it has no power sufficient for its own defense.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 28:11-16

The common events of travelling are seldom worthy of being told; but the comfort of communion with the saints, and kindness shown by friends, deserve particular mention. The Christians at Rome were so far from being ashamed of Paul, or afraid of owning him, because he was a prisoner, that they were the more careful to show him respect. He had great comfort in this. And if our friends are kind to us, God puts it into…

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Acts 28:14 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

οὗhouwhereG3757
εὑρόντεςheuronteshaving foundG2147
ἀδελφοὺςadelphous[some] brothersG80
παρεκλήθημενpareklēthēmenwe were entreatedG3870
παρ᾽par᾽withG3844
αὐτοῖςautoisthemG846
ἐπιμεῖναιepimeinaito remainG1961
ἡμέραςhēmerasdaysG2250
ἑπτά·heptaseven;G2033
καὶkaiAndG2532
οὕτωςhoutōssoG3779
εἰςeistoG1519
τὴνtēn<the>G3588
ῬώμηνRhōmēnRomeG4516
ἤλθαμεν.ēlthamenwe came.G2064

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 28:14

  • Acts 20:6

    And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.

  • Genesis 7:4

    For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.

  • Acts 21:7-8

    And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.

  • Acts 21:4

    And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

  • Genesis 8:10-12

    And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth. And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.

  • Acts 19:1

    And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

  • John 21:23

    Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

  • Matthew 10:11

    And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

  • Acts 9:42-43

    And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

  • Psalms 119:63

    I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

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we found.
9:42,43; 19:1; 21:4,7,8; Ps 119:63; Mt 10:11
and were.
20:6; Ge 7:4; 8:10-12

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Context

  • Acts 28:13

    And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:

  • Acts 28:14

    Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

  • Acts 28:15

    And 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.

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Acts 28:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Donde habiendo hallado hermanos, nos rogaron que quedásemos con ellos siete días; y luego vinimos á Roma;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		où, ayant trouvé des frères, nous avons été priés de demeurer avec eux sept jours; et ainsi nous sommes allés à Rome.
German
Elberfelder 1871		wo wir Brüder fanden und gebeten wurden, sieben Tage bei ihnen zu bleiben; und so kamen wir nach Rom.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		ubi inventis fratribus rogati sumus manere apud eos dies septem: et sic venimus Romam.