Acts 18:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} when{G5613}{G5037} Silas{G4609} and{G2532} Timotheus{G5095} were come{G2718}{(G5627)} from{G575} Macedonia{G3109}, Paul{G3972} was pressed{G4912}{(G5712)} in the spirit{G4151}, and testified{G1263}{(G5740)} to the Jews{G2453} that Jesus{G2424} was Christ{G5547}.
KJV with Strongs
(5) But when Sila (Woody; Forest) and Timothy (Honouring God) came down from Macedonia (Extended Land; Tall?), Paul was gripped by The Word and warned the Judeans that Yeshua was the Mashiach.
The F.O.G
[5] When Silas and Timothy finally arrived from Macedonia, Paul felt an overwhelming surge of the Spirit's power. With renewed vigor, he testified with absolute conviction that Jesus was indeed the long-awaited Messiah, the fulfillment of every prophecy and promise.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And when both Silas and Timotheus came down from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the Spirit, testifying fully to the Jews Jesus the Christ;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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