Discovery BoxActs 1:12 
Context1:12 Then they returned to Jerusalem 1 from the mountain 2 called the Mount of Olives 3 (which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey 4 away).
Acts 1:19
Context1:19 This 5 became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so that in their own language 6 they called that field 7 Hakeldama, that is, “Field of Blood.”)
Acts 3:11
Context3:11 While the man 8 was hanging on to Peter and John, all the people, completely astounded, ran together to them in the covered walkway 9 called Solomon’s Portico. 10
Acts 4:36
Context4:36 So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”), 11
Acts 8:10
Context8:10 All the people, 12 from the least to the greatest, paid close attention to him, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called ‘Great.’” 13
Acts 9:41
Context9:41 He gave 14 her his hand and helped her get up. Then he called 15 the saints and widows and presented her alive.
Acts 10:7
Context10:7 When the angel who had spoken to him departed, Cornelius 16 called two of his personal servants 17 and a devout soldier from among those who served him, 18
Acts 10:24
Context10:24 The following day 19 he entered Caesarea. 20 Now Cornelius was waiting anxiously 21 for them and had called together his relatives and close friends.
Acts 10:32
Context10:32 Therefore send to Joppa and summon Simon, who is called Peter. This man is staying as a guest in the house of Simon the tanner, 22 by the sea.’
Acts 11:13
Context11:13 He informed us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa and summon Simon, who is called Peter,
Acts 13:2
Context13:2 While they were serving 23 the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart 24 for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 15:17
Context15:17 so that the rest of humanity 25 may seek the Lord,
namely, 26 all the Gentiles 27 I have called to be my own,’ 28 says the Lord, 29 who makes these things
Acts 16:10
Context16:10 After Paul 30 saw the vision, we attempted 31 immediately to go over to Macedonia, 32 concluding that God had called 33 us to proclaim the good news to them.
Acts 23:17
Context23:17 Paul called 34 one of the centurions 35 and said, “Take this young man to the commanding officer, 36 for he has something to report to him.”
Acts 27:8
Context27:8 With difficulty we sailed along the coast 37 of Crete 38 and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea. 39
Acts 27:16
Context27:16 As we ran under the lee of 40 a small island called Cauda, 41 we were able with difficulty to get the ship’s boat 42 under control.
1 map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
2 tn Or “from the hill.” The Greek term ὄρος (oros) refers to a relatively high elevation of land in contrast with βουνός (bounos, “hill”).
3 sn The Mount of Olives is the traditional name for this mountain, also called Olivet. The Mount of Olives is really a ridge running north to south about 1.8 mi (3 km) long, east of Jerusalem across the Kidron Valley. Its central elevation is about 100 ft (30 m) higher than Jerusalem. It was named for the large number of olive trees which grew on it.
4 sn The phrase a Sabbath day’s journey refers to the distance the rabbis permitted a person to travel on the Sabbath without breaking the Sabbath, specified in tractate Sotah 5:3 of the Mishnah as 2,000 cubits (a cubit was about 18 inches). In this case the distance was about half a mile (1 km).
5 tn Grk “And this.” Because of the difference between Greek style, which often begins sentences or clauses with “and,” and English style, which generally does not, καί (kai) has not been translated here.
6 sn Their own language refers to Aramaic, the primary language spoken in Palestine in Jesus’ day.
7 tn Grk “that field was called.” The passive voice has been converted to active in the translation in keeping with contemporary English style.
8 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the man) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
9 tn Or “portico,” “colonnade”; Grk “stoa.” The translation “covered walkway” (a descriptive translation) was used here because the architectural term “portico” or “colonnade” is less familiar. However, the more technical term “portico” was retained in the actual name that follows.
10 sn Solomon’s Portico was a covered walkway formed by rows of columns supporting a roof and open on the inner side facing the center of the temple complex. It was located on the east side of the temple (Josephus, Ant. 15.11.3-5 [15.391-420], 20.9.7 [20.221]) and was a place of commerce and conversation.
11 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author. Note how the actions of Barnabas are in keeping with the meaning of his nickname. He stands in contrast to Ananias and Sapphira in 5:1-11.
12 tn Grk “all of them”; the referent (the people) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
13 tn Or “This man is what is called the Great Power of God.” The translation “what is called the Great Power of God” is given by BDAG 263 s.v. δύναμις 5, but the repetition of the article before καλουμένη μεγάλη (kaloumenh megalh) suggests the translation “the power of God that is called ‘Great.’”
14 tn Grk “Giving her his hand, he helped her.” The participle δούς (dous) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.
15 tn Grk “Then calling the saints…he presented her.” The participle φωνήσας (fwnhsa") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style; it could also be taken temporally (“After he called”).
16 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Cornelius) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
17 tn Or “domestic servants.” The Greek word here is οἰκέτης (oiketh"), which technically refers to a member of the household, but usually means a household servant (slave) or personal servant rather than a field laborer.
18 tn The meaning of the genitive participle προσκαρτερούντων (proskarterountwn) could either be “a soldier from the ranks of those who served him” (referring to his entire command) or “a soldier from among his personal staff” (referring to a group of soldiers who were his personal attendants). The translation “from among those who served him” is general enough to cover either possibility.
19 tn Grk “On the next day,” but since this phrase has already occurred in v. 23, it would be redundant in English to use it again here.
20 sn Caesarea was a city on the coast of Palestine south of Mount Carmel (not Caesarea Philippi).
map For location see Map2 C1; Map4 B3; Map5 F2; Map7 A1; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
21 tn Normally προσδοκάω (prosdokaw) means “to wait with apprehension or anxiety for something,” often with the implication of impending danger or trouble (L&N 25.228), but in this context the anxiety Cornelius would have felt came from the importance of the forthcoming message as announced by the angel.
22 tn Or “with a certain Simon Berseus.” Although most modern English translations treat βυρσεῖ (bursei) as Simon’s profession (“Simon the tanner”), it is possible that the word is actually Simon’s surname (“Simon Berseus” or “Simon Tanner”). BDAG 185 s.v. βυρσεύς regards it as a surname.
23 tn This term is frequently used in the LXX of the service performed by priests and Levites in the tabernacle (Exod 28:35, 43; 29:30; 30:20; 35:19; 39:26; Num 1:50; 3:6, 31) and the temple (2 Chr 31:2; 35:3; Joel 1:9, 13; 2:17, and many more examples). According to BDAG 591 s.v. λειτουργέω 1.b it is used “of other expression of religious devotion.” Since the previous verse described the prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch, it is probable that the term here describes two of them (Barnabas and Saul) as they were serving in that capacity. Since they were not in Jerusalem where the temple was located, general religious service is referred to here.
24 tn Or “Appoint.”
25 tn Or “so that all other people.” The use of this term follows Amos 9:11 LXX.
26 tn Here καί (kai) introduces an explanatory clause that explains the preceding phrase “the rest of humanity.” The clause introduced by καί (kai) could also be punctuated in English as a parenthesis.
27 tn Or “all the nations” (in Greek the word for “nation” and “Gentile” is the same).
sn Note the linkage back to v. 14 through the mention of Gentiles. What Simeon explained is what the OT text says would happen.
28 tn Grk “all the Gentiles on whom my name has been called.” Based on well-attested OT usage, the passive of ἐπικαλέω (epikalew) here indicates God’s ownership (“all the Gentiles who belong to me”) or calling (“all the Gentiles whom I have called to be my own”). See L&N 11.28.
29 sn A quotation from Amos 9:11-12 LXX. James demonstrated a high degree of cultural sensitivity when he cited a version of the text (the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament) that Gentiles would use.
30 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Paul) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
31 tn Grk “sought.”
32 sn Macedonia was the Roman province of Macedonia in Greece.
33 tn Or “summoned.”
34 tn Grk “calling…Paul said.” The participle προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesameno") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.
35 sn See the note on the word centurion in 10:1.
36 tn Grk “the chiliarch” (an officer in command of a thousand soldiers). See note on the term “commanding officer” in v. 10.
37 tn Grk “sailing along the coast…we came.” The participle παραλεγόμενοι (paralegomenoi) has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style. L&N 54.8, “παραλέγομαι: (a technical, nautical term) to sail along beside some object – ‘to sail along the coast, to sail along the shore.’ …‘they sailed along the coast of Crete’ Ac 27:13.”
38 tn Grk “it”; the referent (Crete) has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
39 sn Lasea was a city on the southern coast of the island of Crete. This was about 60 mi (96 km) farther.
40 tn BDAG 1042 s.v. ὑποτρέχω states, “run or sail under the lee of, nautical t.t.…Ac 27:16.” The participle ὑποδραμόντες (Jupodramonte") has been taken temporally (“as we ran under the lee of”). While this could also be translated as a participle of means (“by running…”) this might suggest the ship was still under a greater degree of control by its crew than it probably was.
41 sn Cauda. This island was located south of Crete, about 23 mi (36 km) from where they began. There are various ways to spell the island’s name (e.g., Clauda, BDAG 546 s.v. Κλαῦδα).
42 sn The ship’s boat was a small rowboat, normally towed behind a ship in good weather rather than stowed on board. It was used for landings, to maneuver the ship for tacking, and to lay anchors (not a lifeboat in the modern sense, although it could have served as a means of escape for some of the sailors; see v. 30). See L. Casson, Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World, 248f.
