And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

ACTS 14:24KJV
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Acts 14:24 (KJV)

What does Acts 14:24 mean?

Acts 14:24 reports that Paul and his companions traveled through the region of Pisidia and arrived in Pamphylia. This verse marks a step in their journey as they continued moving through different areas during their missionary work.

In context, Acts is describing the travels of Paul and Barnabas as they spread the message about Jesus. After finishing their work in Pisidia, which was a region in what is now Turkey, they moved on to Pamphylia, another nearby region. This verse simply records their movement from one place to another, showing the route of their missionary journey.

The Greek behind Acts 14:24

  • διέρχομαι (diérchomai, "throughout"): This Greek word, translated here as "passed throughout," often means to travel through or across a region. It emphasizes that Paul and his group were not just passing by but actively moving through Pisidia, likely visiting multiple locations.
  • Πισιδία (Pisidia, "Pisidia"): This is the name of a specific region in Asia Minor. Mentioning it by name helps the reader trace the actual path of the journey.
  • Παμφυλία (Pamphylia, "Pamphylia"): Another region in Asia Minor, showing the next stage of their travels. Naming these places roots the story in real geography and history.

Why Acts 14:24 matters

  • Acts 14:24 helps the reader follow the actual route of Paul and Barnabas, showing their commitment to visiting various communities rather than staying in one place.
  • The verse connects the events before and after, providing a clear timeline and structure to their missionary journey.
  • By naming specific regions, the verse grounds the story in real locations, reminding readers that these journeys took place in the broader context of the ancient world.

Where else these words appear

“Pisidia” Greek G4099 · used in 2 verses

  • Acts 13:14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

“Pamphylia” Greek G3828 · used in 5 verses

  • Acts 2:10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,
  • Acts 13:13 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
  • Acts 15:38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

“throughout” Greek G1330 · used in 42 verses

  • Matthew 12:43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
  • Luke 19:4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
  • Acts 15:41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.