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Now the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John,

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
Now A weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and. Conj H1161 δὲ de
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apostles A messenger, envoy, delegate, one commissioned by another to represent him in some way, especially a man sent out by Jesus Christ Himself to preach the Gospel; an apostle. N-NMP H652 ἀπόστολοι apostoloi
Jerusalem, The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. N-DNP H2414 Ἱεροσολύμοις ierosolumois
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having heard To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. V-APA-NMP H191 Ἀκούσαντες akousantes
Samaria Samaria, a small district of Palestine, bounded by Galilee on the north, and by Judaea on the south, and taking its name from the city of Samaria, the ancient capital of the kingdom of (northern) Israel. N-NFS H4540 Σαμάρεια samareia
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had received To take, receive, accept, welcome. V-RIM/P-3S H1209 δέδεκται dedektai
word A word, speech, divine utterance, analogy. N-AMS H3056 λόγον logon
of God, (a) God, (b) a god, generally. N-GMS H2316 θεοῦ theou
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God God God

sent To send forth, send (as a messenger, commission, etc.), send away, dismiss. V-AIA-3P H649 ἀπέστειλαν apesteilan
Peter Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. N-AMS H4074 Πέτρον petron
John, John: the Baptist, the apostle, a member of the Sanhedrin, or John Mark. N-AMS H2491 Ἰωάννην iōannēn
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Locations

Jerusalem

JERUSALEMje-roo'-sa-lem:I. THE NAME1. In Cuneiform2. In Hebrew3. In Greek and Latin4. The Meaning of Jerusalem5. Other NamesII. GEOLOGY, CLIMATE AND SPRINGS1. Geology2. Climate and Rainfall3. The Natural SpringsIII. THE NATURAL SITE1. The Mountains Around2. The Valleys3. The HillsIV. GENERAL TOPOGRAPHY OF JERUSALEM1. Description of Josephus2. Summary of the... View Details

Samaria

SAMARIA, CITY OFsa-ma'-ri-a, (shomeron; Samareia, Semeron, and other forms):(1) Shechem was the first capital of the Northern Kingdom (1 Kings 12:25). Jeroboam seems later to have removed the royal residence to Tirzah (1 Kings 14:17). After the brief reigns of Elah and Zimri came that of Omri, who reigned 6 years in Tirzah, then he purchased the hill of Sama... View Details

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John

John [N] [H] [S]   One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John (Act 4-6). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown.    The Hebrew name of Mark (q.v.). He is designated by this name in the acts of the Apostles ( Acts 12:12  Acts 12:25 ;  Acts 13:5  Acts 13:13 ;  15:37 ).    THE APO... View Details

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Berean Bible Now the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John,
King James Bible Now when the apostles in Jerusalem, having which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to unto them Peter and John,John:
Hebrew Greek English Now when the apostles in Jerusalem, having Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John,
New American Standard Bible 1995 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem, having Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John,