Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then they all cheered up, and they also took food.
- BSB They were all encouraged and took some food themselves.
- NKJV Then they were all encouraged, and also took food themselves.
- NASB All of them were encouraged and they themselves also took food.
- NLT Then everyone was encouraged and began to eat—
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Quick answer
Encouraged by Paul, all the others take courage and eat as well.
Overview
Paul's example of faith and thanksgiving lifts the spirits of the whole company, and they share in the meal. One man's quiet confidence in God spreads hope to nearly three hundred despairing souls. The verse shows the influence of steady faith to strengthen many in a time of crisis.
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Cross-references · 4
- 2 Cor 1:4–6Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
- Acts 27:22And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
- Ps 27:14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
- Acts 27:25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
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