Acts 28:30
New International Version
For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.

New Living Translation
For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him,

English Standard Version
He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,

Berean Standard Bible
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.

Berean Literal Bible
And he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and was welcoming all coming unto him,

King James Bible
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,

New King James Version
Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,

New American Standard Bible
Now Paul stayed two full years in his own rented lodging and welcomed all who came to him,

NASB 1995
And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him,

NASB 1977
And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters, and was welcoming all who came to him,

Legacy Standard Bible
And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him,

Amplified Bible
And Paul lived there for two full years [at his own expense] in his own rented lodging and welcomed all who came to him,

Christian Standard Bible
Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,

American Standard Version
And he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him,

Contemporary English Version
For two years Paul stayed in a rented house and welcomed everyone who came to see him.

English Revised Version
And he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Paul rented a place to live for two full years and welcomed everyone who came to him.

Good News Translation
For two years Paul lived in a place he rented for himself, and there he welcomed all who came to see him.

International Standard Version
For two whole years Paul lived in his own rented place and welcomed everyone who came to him.

Majority Standard Bible
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.

NET Bible
Paul lived there two whole years in his own rented quarters and welcomed all who came to him,

New Heart English Bible
Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who were coming to him,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in to him,

Weymouth New Testament
After this Paul lived for fully two years in a hired house of his own, receiving all who came to see him.

World English Bible
Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house and received all who were coming to him,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Paul remained an entire two years in his own hired [house], and was receiving all those coming in to him,

Berean Literal Bible
And he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and was welcoming all coming unto him,

Young's Literal Translation
and Paul remained an entire two years in his own hired house, and was receiving all those coming in unto him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Paul remained two whole years in his own wages, and received all going to him,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging; and he received all that came in to him,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then he remained for two whole years in his own rented lodgings. And he received all who went in to him,

New American Bible
He remained for two full years in his lodgings. He received all who came to him,

New Revised Standard Version
He lived there two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Paul hired a house for himself at his own expense and lived in it for two years; there he received all who came to him,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Paulus himself lived in his own hired house and was in it for two years; and he was receiving there all of those who were coming to him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all that came to him,

Godbey New Testament
And he spent a whole biennium in his own hired house, and received all those coming to him,

Haweis New Testament
But Paul abode two whole years in his own hired apartment, and received all who came to him,

Mace New Testament
After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,

Weymouth New Testament
After this Paul lived for fully two years in a hired house of his own, receiving all who came to see him.

Worrell New Testament
And he remained two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and was wont to welcome all who came to him;

Worsley New Testament
And Paul abode two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came to him:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul Preaches at Rome
30 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. 31Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.…

Cross References
Acts 20:20
I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

Acts 19:9-10
But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. / This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 24:23
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.

Acts 26:31-32
On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 27:23-24
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Philippians 1:12-14
Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

Philippians 1:25-26
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, / so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

2 Timothy 2:9
for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

2 Timothy 4:16-17
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. / But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.

Ephesians 6:19-20
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

Colossians 4:3-4
as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. / Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

1 Corinthians 16:9
because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

Romans 1:15
That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.


Treasury of Scripture

And Paul dwelled two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in to him,

Paul.

Acts 1:5
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

dwelt.

Acts 28:16
And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

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Acts 28
1. Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.
5. The snake on his hand hurts him not.
8. He heals many diseases in the island.
11. They depart toward Rome.
17. He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.
24. After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.
30. Yet he preaches there two years.














Paul stayed there
The phrase "Paul stayed there" indicates a period of residence and stability for the Apostle Paul. The Greek word used here is "ἔμεινεν" (emeinen), which means to remain or abide. This suggests a sense of divine appointment and purpose in Paul's life, as he was not merely passing through but was intentionally placed by God in Rome. Historically, this period marks a significant time in Paul's ministry, as he was able to continue his work despite being under house arrest. It reflects the sovereignty of God in using circumstances that might seem limiting to further His kingdom.

two full years
The duration of "two full years" is significant in the biblical narrative. The Greek phrase "διετίαν ὅλην" (dietian holen) emphasizes the completeness of this time period. In biblical numerology, the number two often signifies confirmation or witness. During these two years, Paul was able to bear witness to the gospel in Rome, the heart of the Roman Empire. This time frame also allowed for the writing of several of Paul's epistles, which continue to impact the Christian faith profoundly.

in his own rented house
The phrase "in his own rented house" highlights Paul's living situation. The Greek word "μισθώματι" (misthomati) refers to a rented dwelling. This detail underscores the provision of God, as Paul, though a prisoner, was granted the freedom to live in a private residence rather than a prison cell. This arrangement allowed him to continue his ministry effectively. Archaeologically, this reflects the Roman practice of allowing certain prisoners to live under house arrest, which provided Paul with a unique opportunity to preach and teach.

welcoming all who came to visit him
The phrase "welcoming all who came to visit him" speaks to Paul's openness and hospitality. The Greek word "ἀπεδέχετο" (apedecheto) means to receive or accept warmly. This reflects the heart of Paul's ministry, which was inclusive and inviting. Despite his circumstances, Paul continued to share the gospel with anyone who sought him out. This openness is a testament to the transformative power of the gospel, which breaks down barriers and extends grace to all. Scripturally, this aligns with the Great Commission, as Paul continued to make disciples and teach them, even while confined.

(30) And Paul dwelt two whole years . . .--On the probable incidents of this period, see Excursus on the Later Years of St. Paul's Life. The word translated "hired house" (the exact equivalent for the Latin meritorium, or conductum) means rather a lodging (as in Acts 28:23) or apartment, and does not imply that he occupied a whole house. The words that follow exactly describe his position. He was a prisoner, and therefore was not allowed to go out to preach in the synagogues, or the "churches" in the houses of this or that disciple, or the open places of the city, but his friends were allowed free access to him, and in this way there was probably a wider and more effectual opening for his personal influence than if he had spoken publicly, and so exposed himself to the risk of an organised antagonism. What seemed at first a hindrance to his work was so ordered, as he afterwards acknowledged, that it fell out "rather unto the furtherance of the gospel" (Philippians 1:12).

Verse 30. - He abode for Paul dwelt, A.V. and T.R.; dwelling for house, A.V.; went for came. A.V. Two whole years. Διετία occurs also in Acts 24:27, and διετής in Matthew 2:16; τριετία in Acts 20:31. These forms are frequent in the LXX. His own hired dwelling; ἰδίῳ μισθώματι, only here. The word properly means "hire," the price paid for the use of anything, and then by metonymy "the thing which is hired." It occurs frequently in the LXX. in the sense of" hire" or" wages;" e.g. ties. 2:12; Deuteronomy 23:18, etc. This may be the ξενία spoken of in ver. 23, or he may have removed from thence into stone house more commodious for gathering Jews and Christians around him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Paul] stayed there
Ἐνέμεινεν (Enemeinen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1696: To remain (abide) in, abide by, maintain, persevere in. From en and meno; to stay in the same place, i.e. persevere.

two full years
διετίαν (dietian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1333: From dietes; a space of two years.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

his own
ἰδίῳ (idiō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

rented house,
μισθώματι (misthōmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3410: A rented house, hired dwelling. From misthoo; a rented building.

welcoming
ἀπεδέχετο (apedecheto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 588: To receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace. From apo and dechomai; to take fully, i.e. Welcome, approve.

all
πάντας (pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

came
εἰσπορευομένους (eisporeuomenous)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1531: To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.

to [visit]
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

him.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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