Acts 18:9

New English Translation

⁹The Lord said to Paul by a vision^[a] in the night,^[b] “Do not be afraid,^[c] but speak and do not be silent,

Acts 18:9 sn Frequently in Acts such a vision will tell the reader where events are headed. See Acts 10:9-16 and 16:9-10 for other accounts of visions.
Acts 18:9 tn BDAG 682 s.v. νύξ 1.c has “W. prep. ἐν ν. at night, in the night…Ac 18:9.”
Acts 18:9 tn The present imperative here (with negation) is used (as it normally is) of a general condition (BDF §335).

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