Acts 14:25When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.
The setting
48 AD, in Perga, a major city 8 miles inland from the Mediterranean coast in modern-day Turkey. Paul and Barnabas preach one final time before sailing home...
The emotion here: quiet admiration for missionaries who never wasted a moment
The original word
logos (λόγον) — the word, message, or gospel proclamation they were commissioned to share
Why it matters
Attalia was the major port city founded by King Attalus II, serving as the gateway to the Mediterranean
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 14:25
This was their LAST chance to preach before going home — no wasted opportunities
Common misconceptionThis seems like a throwaway travel verse, but Luke is showing how Paul never missed a chance to preach, even when heading home tired.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 14:25
Bible Genome reading
Acts 14:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 14:25 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 resting, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include preaching, travel. Notable phrases: spoken the word; went down to Attalia.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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