Acts 13:5When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They had also John as their attendant.
The setting
Salamis, Cyprus, ~47 AD. Paul and Barnabas enter the familiar rhythm of Sabbath synagogue services, but now as missionaries carrying the gospel to a new island population.
The emotion here: careful documentation of systematic gospel advancement strategy
The original word
katangelō (κατήγγελλον) — to proclaim thoroughly and authoritatively, not casual sharing
Why it matters
Cyprus had a large Jewish population due to earlier diaspora settlements
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 13:5
John Mark came as their 'attendant' — a young apprentice learning missions firsthand
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul immediately went to Gentiles, but he strategically started with Jews who already knew Scripture and were waiting for Messiah.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 13:5
Bible Genome reading
Acts 13:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 13:5 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 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include preaching, ministry. Notable phrases: proclaimed the word of God; Jewish synagogues; John as their attendant.
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