Acts 18:3

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

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Other Translations for Acts 18:3

BSB

and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

AKJV

And because he was of the same craft, he stayed with them, and worked: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

CPDV

And because he was of the same trade, he lodged with them and was working. (Now they were tentmakers by trade.)

ERV

and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought; for by their trade they were tentmakers.

NHEB

and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers.

SMT

And because being of the same trade, he remained with them, and wrought: for they were by trade tentmakers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 18:3

AndG2532Conjunction becauseG1223PrepositionhewasG1511VerbofthesamecraftG3673AdjectiveheabodeG3306Verb withG3844Preposition themG846 andG2532Conjunction wroughtG2038Verb forG1063ConjunctionbytheiroccupationG5078Noun FemininetheywereG2258Verb tentmakersG4635Adjective

Commentary for Acts 18:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 18:3

Summary

Apostle practices shared craft with fellow believers

Place

Corinth

Event

Paul works with Aquila

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD