Acts 7:23

7:23 But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind 1  to visit his fellow countrymen 2  the Israelites. 3 

Acts 11:8

11:8 But I said, ‘Certainly not, Lord, for nothing defiled or ritually unclean 4  has ever entered my mouth!’

Acts 28:16

28:16 When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live 5  by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

1 tn Grk “heart.”

2 tn Grk “brothers.” The translation “compatriot” is given by BDAG 18-19 s.v. ἀδελφός 2.b.

3 tn Grk “the sons of Israel.”

4 tn Possibly there is a subtle distinction in meaning between κοινός (koinos) and ἀκάθαρτος (akaqartos) here, but according to L&N 53.39 it is difficult to determine precise differences in meaning based on existing contexts. The sentiment Peter expressed is like Ezek 4:14.

5 tn Or “to stay.”

sn Allowed to live by himself. Paul continued to have a generous prison arrangement (cf. Acts 27:3).