Acts 13:14But they, passing on from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.
The setting
Antioch of Pisidia (not Syrian Antioch), ~47 AD. Paul and Barnabas, now without John Mark, arrive in this Roman colony high in the Taurus Mountains and follow their strategy of synagogue ministry.
The emotion here: determined to continue the mission despite recent disappointment
The original word
kathisan (κάθισαν) — they sat down, took a seat, settled in
Why it matters
This Antioch was a Roman military colony founded by Augustus to control the region
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 13:14
Sitting down in a synagogue meant they were waiting to be invited to speak - it was proper protocol
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul just barged in and started preaching, but sitting down was actually respectful protocol - he was waiting for permission to speak.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 13:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 13:14 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include worship, routine. Notable phrases: went into synagogue; Sabbath day.
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