KJV ORIGINAL
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Paul stayed in his own rented place for two full years, and he welcomed literally everyone who came to visit him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul kept his door open for two straight years, that's some serious hospitality energy.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul arrives in Rome as a prisoner after appealing his case to Caesar, marking the end of his missionary journeys and trials described in earlier chapters. He is placed under house arrest, which gave him relative freedom to live in a rented house while awaiting his trial before the emperor. During this period, Paul used his time to preach and teach, welcoming all who came to him as part of his ongoing ministry.
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