homothymodon part 2

act/01/14.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# They were all united as one
+# They all were devoted ... to prayer
 
-This means that the apostles and believers there all shared a common commitment and purpose, and there was no strife among them.
+They all spent much time ... praying
 
-# as they diligently continued in prayer
+# with one purpose
 
-This means that the disciples prayed together regularly and frequently.
+The phrase "with one purpose" translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
 

act/02/46.md

@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
-# they continued with one purpose
+# they devoted themselves with one purpose in the temple
 
-Possible meanings are 1) "they continued meeting together" or 2) "they all continued to have the same attitude."
+You may need to supply the words that have been omitted in this ellipse. What they devoted themselves to doing is stated in verse 42. Alternate translation: "they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching with one purpose in the temple"
+
+# with one purpose
+
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
 
 # they broke bread in homes
 
@@ -10,6 +14,3 @@ Bread was part of their meals. Alternate translation: "they eat meals together i
 
 Here "heart" is a metonym for a person's emotions. Alternate translation: "joyfully and humbly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 
-# devotxx
-
-Ellipse from 2:42 and 1:14

act/04/24.md

@@ -2,10 +2,11 @@
 
 Speaking together, the people quote a Psalm of David from the Old Testament. Here the word "they" refers to the rest of the believers, but not to Peter and John.
 
-#  they raised their voices together to God
+#  they raised their voices with one purpose to God
 
-To raise the voice is an idiom for speaking. "they began speaking together to God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
+To raise the voice is an idiom for speaking. "they began speaking with one purpose to God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
 
-# togethxx
+# with one purpose
+
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
 
-note should emmphasize togeetherness

act/05/12.md

@@ -18,10 +18,11 @@ Luke continues to tell what happens in the early days of the church.
 
 Here the word "hands" refers to the apostles. Alternate translation: "through the apostles" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
 
+# all together
+
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose. The people were more than just in the same place at the same time.
+
 # Solomon's Porch
 
 This was a covered walkway that consisted of rows of pillars that supported a roof, and which people named after king Solomon. See how you translated "the porch that is called Solomon's" in [Acts 3:11](../03/11.md).
 
-# togexx
-
-emphasizes together

act/07/57.md

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 "put their hands on their ears." They did this to show that they did not want to hear any more of what Stephen said. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
 
-# togexx
+# with one purpose
+
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
 
-emphasizes together

act/08/06.md

@@ -1,11 +1,13 @@
-# When multitudes of people
+# Crowds of people
 
-"When many people in the city of Samaria." The location was specified in [Acts 8:5](../08/05.md).
+"Many people in the city of Samaria." The location was specified in [Acts 8:5](../08/05.md).
 
-# they paid attention
+# were giving close attention
 
 The reason people paid attention was because of all the healing Philip did.
 
-# togexx
+# with one mind
+
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
+
 
-emphasizes together

act/12/20.md

@@ -6,21 +6,17 @@ Luke continues with another event in Herod's life.
 
 This word is used here to mark the next event in the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])
 
-# They went to him together
+# very angry
 
-Here the word "They" is a generalization. It is unlikely that all the people of Tyre and Sidon went to Herod. Alternate translation: "Men representing the people of Tyre and Sidon went together to talk with Herod" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of a person being so angry that he is ready to kill other people. 
 
-# togexx
+# They went to him with one purpose
 
-emphasizes together
+Here the word "They" is a generalization. It is unlikely that all the people of Tyre and Sidon went to Herod. Alternate translation: "Men representing the people of Tyre and Sidon went with one purpose to talk with Herod" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
 
-# angrxx
+# with one purpose
 
-angry to the point of violence
-
-# assistxxx
-
-very close assistant: bedroom
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
 
 # They persuaded Blastus
 
@@ -28,7 +24,11 @@ very close assistant: bedroom
 
 # Blastus
 
-Blastus was an assistant to or an officer of King Herod. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
+a man's name (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
+
+# the king's assistant
+
+This phrase refers to a person who assists the king in his personal life, not necessarily his work as ruler.
 
 # they asked for peace
 

act/15/25.md

@@ -2,10 +2,15 @@
 
 Here the words "us" and "our" refer to the writers but not the readers ([Acts 15:22](../15/22.md)) and so are exclusive, and the word "you" is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
 
+# who have come to one mind
+
+"who are now agree completely"
+
+# one mind
+
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
+
 # to choose men
 
 The men they sent were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas ([Acts 15:22](../15/22.md)).
 
-# togexx
-
-emphasizes together

act/15/26.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
+# men who have risked their lives
+
+These words refer to Barnabas and Paul, not to Judas and Silas. 
+
 # for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
 
 Here "name" refers to the whole person. Alternate translation: "because they believe in our Lord Jesus Christ" or "because they serve our Lord Jesus Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 
-# xxx
-
-appositive refers to Paul

act/19/29.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 
 Here "city" refers to the people. The city is spoken of as if it were a container. And, "confusion" is spoken of as if it were the contents that filled the container. Alternate translation: "Then people all over the city became upset and started shouting" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
 
-# the people rushed together
+# the people rushed with one mind
 
-The people formed a mob and nearly rioted.
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
 
 # into the theater
 
@@ -18,6 +18,3 @@ The men who had been with Paul.
 
 These are names of men. Gaius and Aristarchus came from Macedonia but were working with Paul in Ephesus at this time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
 
-# togexx
-
-emphasizes together

mat/20/25.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Jesus finishes teaching his disciples about authority and serving others.
 
 "called the twelve disciples"
 
-# the rulers of the Gentiles subjugate them
+# the rulers of the Gentiles dominate them
 
 "the Gentile kings forcefully rule over their people"
 

rom/15/06.md

@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
 
 The phrases "one mind" and "one mouth" both represent people being united together. Alternate translation: "you may be united when you praise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 
-# togexx
+# with one mind
 
-emphasizes together
+This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.