volume 14, issue 2, 2022, pages 211-230

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsBULK4297
Published online: 2022-12-01
Published in print: 2022-12-30

Abstract: For interpreting a biblical verse, which at first glance seems isolated, it is necessary to follow possible narrower and wider contextual connections on the literary and theological level. This article attempts such an interpretation of verse 12:25 from the Acts of the Apostles. It deals with an important textual critical problem connected with the phrase εἰς Ἰερουσαλήµ and pays attention to the possible content links with Sk 11:27-30; 12:24 and chs. 13–15. It turns out that verse 12:25 has an important function of transition and at the same time a seam in the middle of Acts, thereby contributing to the continuous flow of Luke’s narrative about the development of the early Church.