Acts 18:10

For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The Lord addresses Paul during a nighttime vision in Corinth, commanding him to continue speaking despite anticipated opposition.

The words — ἐπιθήσεταί (epithēsetai) means “will lay a hand on,” and μετὰ (meta) with σοῦ (sou) translates literally as “with you.”

The thread — The text links divine presence and protection to the promise of finding “many people” in a specific location, echoing the Lord’s assistance in Exodus 4:12 and the assurance of presence in Isaiah 41:10, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 frames such strength within human weakness.

Why it lands — The text states that God’s presence guarantees physical safety and provides a hidden population for the mission, requiring the reader to act on the command to speak without relying on visible support.

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The Greek words

King James Version

For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Exodus 4:12 Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 15:20 Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”