Bible Strands
Acts 28:30
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Acts 28:30 records the conclusion of Paul’s two-year house arrest in Rome, where he receives visitors under guard. The narrative moves from the Mediterranean shipwreck episodes to his final documented ministry in the capital.
The words — The Greek Ἐνέμεινεν (Enemeinen) translates literally as “he remained” or “he abided,” while ἰδίῳ (idiō) means “his own.” These terms specify a self-provided dwelling rather than an official prison facility.
The thread — This verse continues the Acts pattern of gospel proclamation advancing despite physical restraint (Acts 28:31; cf. Philippians 1:12–14). The narrative consistently pairs confinement with the unrestricted spread of the message.
Why it lands — The text states that Paul welcomed all who came to him, requiring a reader to acknowledge that ministry operates under constraint. It demands recognition that physical boundaries do not dictate the reach of the message.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,