MEETING PLACES COMPARED

 

I.        TEMPLE: Greek word hieron meaning sacred, priestly edifice, temple; naos meaning a dwelling place, inner sanctuary; oikos meaning house

 

A.     There are 70 references to the Greek word hieron, 46 references to the Greek word naos and 1 reference to the Greek word oikos  for a total of 137 references.

 

GOSPEL ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Matthew 21:12; Mark 11:15-16; John 2:14-16 “And Jesus went into the temple(hieron) of God and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple(hieron), and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, and said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called  the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.  And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple(hieron); and he healed them.”

2.                  Matthew 21:15 “And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple(heiron), and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they wee sore displeased.”

3.                  Matthew 21:23 “And when Jesus was come into the temple(heiron), the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority?

4.                  Matthew 24:1-2; Mark 13:1-3; Luke 21:5-6“And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple(hieron): and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple(hieron).  And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things?  Verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

5.                  Matthew 26:55; Mark 14:49; Luke 22:53 “In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me?  I sat daily with you teaching in the temple(hieron), and ye laid no hold of me.”

6.                  Matthew 26:61; Mark 14:58 “And said, This fellow(Jesus)said, I am able to destroy the temple(hieron) of God, and to build it in three days.”

7.                  Matthew 27:40; Mark 15:20 “And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple (hieron), and buildest it in three days, save thyself.  If thou be the son of god, come down from the cross.”

8.                  Matthew 27:50-51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45 “Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.  And, behold, the veil of the temple(hieron) was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;”

9.                  Mark 11:11 “And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple(hieron): and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.”

10.              Mark 11:27 “And they came to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple(hieron), there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, and say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things?  And who gave thee this authority to do these things?

11.              Mark 12:35 “And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple(hieron), How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?”

12.              Luke 2:27 “And Simeon came by the Spirit into the temple(heiron): and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law…”

13.              Luke 2:46 “And it came to pass, that after three days they (Joseph and Mary)found Jesus in the temple(heiron), sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.  And Jesus said unto them, How is it that ye sought me?  Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”

14.              Luke 4:9 “And the devil brought Jesus to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple(heiron), and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:”

15.              Luke 19:43-47 “For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side.  And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and thy shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.  And he went into the temple(heiron), and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the hose of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.  And he taught daily in the temple(heiron).”

16.              Luke 20:1-2 “And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple(heiron), and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon hi with the elders.  And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? Or who is he that gave thee this authority?”

17.              Luke 21:37-38 “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple(heiron); and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.  And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple(heiron)for to hear him.”

18.              Luke 24:51-53 “And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.  And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: and were continually in the temple(hieron), praising and blessing God.”

19.              John 2:19-21 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple(hieron), and in three days I will raise it up.  Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple(hieron) in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?  But he spake of the temple(hieron) of his body.

20.              John 5:14 “Afterward Jesus findeth him(impotent man at pool of Bethesda)in the temple(hieron), and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.”

21.              John 7:14 “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple(hieron) and taught.”

22.              John 7:28 “Then cried Jesus in the temple(hieron).”

23.              John 8:2 “And early in the morning Jesus came again into the temple(hieron), and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.”

24.              John 8:20, 59 “These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple(hieron): Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.”

25.              John 10:23 “Jesus walked in the temple(hieron) in Solomon’s porch.”

26.              John 18:20 “Jesus answered the high priest, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple(heiron), wither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.”

 

ACTS ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Acts 2:46-47 “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple(hieron), and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people.  And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”

2.                  Acts 3:1-3, 8-10 “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple(hieron) at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.  And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple(hieron) which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple (hieron);  Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple(hieron) asked an alms.  And leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple(hieron), walking, and leaping, and praising God.  An all the people saw him walking and praising God: And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple(hieron): and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. ”

3.                  Acts 5:19-21, 24-25 “The angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors(prison), and brought them forth, and said, God, stand and speak in the temple(hieron) to the people all the words of this life. Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple(hieron) and the chief priests heard theses things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.  Then came on and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple(hieron), and teaching the people.”

4.                  Acts 5:42 “And daily in the temple(hieron), and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.”

5.                  Acts 7:48 “Stephen: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples(hieron) made with hands; as saith the prophet.”

6.                  Acts 17:24 “Paul: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;”

7.                  Acts 21:26-30; 24:6, 12, 18; 25:8; 26:21 “Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple(hieron), to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.  And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him inn the temple(hieron), stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple(hieron), and hath polluted this holy place.  For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus and Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.  And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple(hieron): and forthwith the doors were shut.”

8.                  Acts 22:17 “And it came to pass, that, when I(Paul) was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple(hieron), I was in a trance.”

 

EPISTLE ACCOUNTS:

1.                  I Corinthians 3:16-17 “Know ye not that ye are the temple(hieron) of God, and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you?  If any man defile the temple(hieron) of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple (hieron) ye are.”

2.                  I Corinthians 6:19-20 “What?  Know ye not that your body is the temple(hieron) of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?  For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

3.                  Ephesians 2:19-22 “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple(hieron) in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”

 

REVELATION ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Revelation 3:12 “Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple(hieron) of my God.”

2.                  Revelation 7:15 “Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple(hieron): and he that sitteth on the throne shall DWELL AMONG THEM.”*

3.                  Revelation 11:1-2, 19 “And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple(hieron) of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple(hieron) leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.  And the temple(hieron) of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.”

4.                  Revelation 14:14-15, 17 “And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.  And another angel came out of the temple(hieron), crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.  And another angel came out of the temple(hieron) which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.”

5.                  Revelation 15:5, 6, 8 “And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple(hieron) of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: and the seven angels came out of the temple(hieron), having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.  And the temple(hieron) was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple(hieron), till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.”

6.                  Revelation 16:1, 17 “And I heard a great voice out of the temple(hieron) saying to the seven angels, God your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.  And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple(hieron) of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.”

7.                  Revelation 21:22-23 “And I saw NO TEMPLE therein: for the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY AND THE LAMB ARE THE TEMPLE OF IT.*  And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”

 

II.     SYNAGOGUE: Greek word synagogen meaning a place where people are led together; Hebrew word moed meaning appointed place of meeting.

 

A.     There are 68 references to the Greek word synagogen.

 

GOSPEL ACCOUNTS:

 

1.                  Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues(synagogen), and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease among the people.”

2.                  Matthew 6:2-5  “Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues (synagogen) and in the streets, that they may have glory of men, Verily I say unto you, The have their reward. And when thou prayest, thou shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues(synagogen) and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.  Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.

3.                  Matthew 9:35 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues(synagogen), and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”

4.                  Matthew 10:17 “But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues (synagogen);”

5.                  Matthew 12:9 “And when Jesus was departed thence, he went into their synagogue(synagogen):  And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered.”

6.                  Matthew 13:54 “And when Jesus was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue(synagogen), insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?”

7.                  Matthew 23:6 “And the scribes and Pharisees love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues(synagogen).”

8.                  Matthew 23:34 “Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues(synagogen, and persecute them from city to city:”

9.                  Mark 1:21, 23, 29, 39 “And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath day Jesus entered into the synagogue (synagogen), and taught.  And there was in their synagogue (synagogen) a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out.  And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  And Jesus preached in their synagogues(synagogen) throughout all Galilee, and cast out demons.”

10.              Mark 3:1 “And Jesus entered again into the synagogue(synagogen); and there was a man there which had a withered hand.”

11.              Mark 6:2 “And when the Sabbath day was come, Jesus began to teach in the synagogue(synagogen):”

12.              Mark 12:38-39 “And Jesus said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the market places, and the chief seats in the synagogues(synagogen), and the uppermost rooms at feasts:”

13.              Mark 13:9 “But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues(synagogen) ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.”

14.              Luke 4:15-16, 20 “And Jesus taught in their synagogues(synagogen), being glorified of all.  And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue (synagogen) on the Sabbath day, and stood up for to read.  And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down.  And eyes of all them that were in the synagogue(synagogen) were fastened on him.”

15.              Luke 4:33 “And in the synagogue(synagogen) there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice.”

16.              Luke 4:38 “And Jesus arose out of the synagogue(synagogen), and entered into Simon’s house. and Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.”

17.              Luke 4:44 “And Jesus preached in the synagogues(synagogen) of Galilee.”

18.              Luke 6:6 “And it came to pass also on another Sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue(synagogen) and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.”

19.              Luke 8:41 “And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue(synagogen): and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:  For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay dying,”

20.              Luke 11:43 “Woe unto you, Pharisees! For ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues(synagogen), and greetings in the markets.”

21.              Luke 12:11 “And when they bring you unto the synagogues (synagogen), and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: for the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.”

22.              Luke 13:10-11 “And Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues(synagogen) on the Sabbath.  And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.”

23.              Luke 20:46 “Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues(synagogen), and the chief rooms at feasts;”

24.              Luke 21:12-13 “But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues (synagogen, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony.”

25.              John 6:59 “These things(“eat my flesh and drink my blood” said Jesus in the synagogue(synagogen), as he taught in Capernaum.”

26.              John 9:22 “These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that He was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue (synagogen).”

27.              John 12:42 “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, let they should be put out of the synagogue(synagogen).”

28.              John 16:2 “They shall put you out of the synagogues(synagogen): yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”

29.              John 18:20 “Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue(synagogen), and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.”

 

ACTS ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Acts 6:9 “Then there arose certain of the synagogue(synagogen), which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.”

2.                  Acts 9:1-2 “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues(synagogen), that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.”

3.                  Acts 9:20 “And straightway Saul preached Christ in the synagogues (synagogen), that He is the Son of God.”

4.                  Acts 13:5 “And when they wee at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues(synagogen) of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.”

5.                  Acts 13:14 “But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue(synagogen) on the Sabbath day, and sat down.”

6.                  Acts 13:42 “And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue(synagogen), the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.”

7.                  Acts 14:1 “And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue(synagogen) of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.”

8.                  Acts 17:1 “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis, and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue (synagogen) of the Jews: and Paul, as his manner was went in unto them, and three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the Scriptures.”

9.                  Acts 17:10 “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue(synagogen) of the Jews.”

10.              Acts 17:17 “Therefore disputed Paul in the synagogue(synagogen) with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.”

11.              Acts 18:4 “And Paul reasoned in the synagogue(synagogen) in Corinth every Sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.”

12.              Acts 18:6-8 “And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, Paul shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.  And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house, name Justus, one that worshipped the God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue(synagogen).  And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue(synagogen), believed on the Lord and all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”

13.              Acts 18:19 “And Paul came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue(synagogen), and reasoned with the Jews.”

14.              Acts 18:26 “And Apollos began to speak boldly in the synagogue (synagogen): whereon when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.”

15.              Acts 19:8 “And Paul went into the synagogue(snyagogen), and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.”

16.              Acts 22:19 “And I Paul said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue(synagogen) them that believed on thee:”

17.              Acts 24:12 “And they neither found me Paul in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues(synagogen), nor in the city:”

18.              Acts 26:11 “And I Paul punished them oft in every synagogue (synagogen), and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against the, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.”

 

REVELATION ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Revelation 2:9 “I know thy(Smyrna)works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue(synagogen) of Satan.”

2.                  Revelation 3:9 “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before they feet, and to know that I have loved thee.”

 

III.   HOUSE: Greek word oikia meaning house, household; oiketerion meaning house, place of habitation; oikos meaning house; oikon meaning from house to house; oikias meaning the houses; therapeia meaning household; oikeios meaning belonging to the house; oikodespotes meaning house ruler; oikod meaning to be a house ruler; oikiakos meaning belonging to the house; misthoma meaning what is hired; panoiki meaning with all his household; doma meaning building.

 

A.     There are 85 references to the Greek word oikia, 1 reference to oiketerion, 92 references to oikos, 4 references to oikon, 1 reference to oikais, 2 references to therapeia, 1 reference to oikeios, 11 references to oikodespotes, 1 reference to oikod, 2 references to oikiakos, 1 reference to misthoma, 1 reference to panoiki, and 7 references to doma for a total of 219 references.

 

GOSPEL ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Matthew 2:11 “And when they were come into the house(oikia), they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him:”

2.                  Matthew 8:14 “And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house(oikia), he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.”

3.                  Matthew 9:7 “And Jesus arose, and departed to his(man sick of palsy) house(oikos).”

4.                  Matthew 9:10; Mark 2:15; Luke 5:29 “And it came to pass as Jesus sat at meat in the house(oikia) of Matthew, behold many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.”

5.                  Matthew 9:23; Mark 5:38(oikos)Luke 8:51 “And when Jesus came into a certain ruler’s house(oikia) and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth,  And they laughed him to scorn.”

6.                  Matthew 9:28 “And when Jesus was come into the house(oikia), the blind men came to Him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?  They said unto him, Yea, Lord.”

7.                  Matthew 10:11-14; Mark 6:10-11; Luke 9:-5; Luke 10:5-8 “And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house(oikia), salute it.  And if the house(oikia) be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.  And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house(oikia) or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”

8.                  Matthew 13:36 “Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house(oikia): and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.”

9.                  Matthew 17:24-25 “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?  He saith, Yes.  And when he was come into the house(oikia), Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon Of  whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? Of their own children, or of strangers?”

10.              Matthew 26:6; Mark 14:3; Luke 7:36 “Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house(oikia) of Simon the leper, there came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.”

11.              Mark 1:29-30; Luke 4:38 “And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house(oikia) of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.”

12.              Mark 2:1-4;Luke 5:19(doma) “And again Jesus entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house(oikos)  And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was  no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he  preached the word unto them.  And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.  And when they could  not come nigh unto him, for the press, they uncovered the roof where  he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed  wherein the sick of the palsy lay.”

13.              Mark 3:19 “And they(12 disciples)went into an house(oikos).  And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.”

14.              Mark 7:17 “And when Jesus was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.”

15.              Mark 7:24-25 “And from thence Jesus arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house(oikia), and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.  And a certain women, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:””

16.              Mark 8:41, 51 “And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house(oikos): And when Jesus came into the house(oikia), he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, James and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.”

17.              Mark 9:28 “And when Jesus was come into the house(oikos), his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?”

18.              Mark 9:33 “And Jesus came to Capernaum: and being in the house(oikia) he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?”

19.              Mark  10:10 “And in the house(oikia) his disciples asked him again of the same matter(divorce).”

20.              Luke 7:36 “And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him.  And he went into the Pharisee’s house(oikia), and sat down to meat.

21.              Luke 10:38 “Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain village(Bethany): and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house(oikos).”

22.              Luke 14:1-2 “And it came to pass, as Jesus went into the house(oikos) of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath day, that they watched him.  And behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.”

23.              Luke 19:5-6, 9 “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him,  and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make hast, and come down; for today I must abide at they house(oikos).  And he made hast, and came  down, and received him joyfully.  And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house(oikos), forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.”

24.              Luke 22:9-12; Matthew 26:18 “And Peter and John said unto Jesus, Where wilt thou that we prepare the passover?  And Jesus said unto them, Behold when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house(oikia) where he entereth  in.  And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house(oikia), The  Master saith unto thee, Where is the guest chamber, where I shall eat the Passover with my disciples?  And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. ”

25.              John 11:20 “Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house(oikos).”

26.              John 12:2-3 “There they made Jesus a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with Jesus.  Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house(oikia) was filled with the odor of the ointment.”

 

ACTS ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Acts 2:1-2 “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house(oikos) where they were sitting.”

2.                  Acts 2:46 “And they continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house(oikon), did eat their met with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people.  And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

3.                  Acts 5:42 “And daily in the temple, and in every house(oikon), they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.”

4.                  Acts 8:3 “As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house(oikon), and haling men and women committed them to prison.”

5.                  Acts 9:11, 17 “And the Lord said unto Ananias, Arise and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house(oikia) of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth.  And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house(oikia).”

6.                  Acts 10:2(oikos)6, 9, 17, 22(oikos), 30(oikos)32; Acts 11:11-14; “Cornelius, He(Peter) lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house(oikia) is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.  On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew night unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop(doma) to pray about the sixth hour.  And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting.  Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house(oikos): And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house(oikos), which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;  Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all they house(oikos) shall be saved.””

7.                  Acts 12:12 “And when Peter had considered the thing, he came to the house(oikia) of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.”

8.                  Acts 16:15, 31 “And when Lydia was baptized, and her household(oikos), she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful in the Lord, come into my house(oikos), and abide there.  And she constrained us.

9.                  Acts 16:32, 34 “And Paul and Silas spake to the jailer the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house(oikia).  And when he had brought them into his house(oikos), he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house(panoiki). ”

10.              Acts 17:5 “The Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house(oikia) of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.”

11.              Acts 18:6-8 “And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, Paul shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: for henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.  And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house(oikia), named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house(oikia)joined hard to the synagogue.  And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house(oikos); and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”

12.              Acts 20:20 “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly(demosia=in a public place), and from house to house(oikon).”

13.              Acts 21:8-10 “And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house(oikos) of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.  And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.  And we tarried there many days.”

14.              Acts 28:30 “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house(misthoma), and received all that came in unto him, preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him,”

 

EPISTLE ACCOUNTS:

1.                  Romans 16:5 “Likewise greet the church that is in their house(oikos)(Priscilla and Aquila).”

2.                  I Corinthians 1:16 “And I baptized also the household(oikos) of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.”

3.                  I Corinthians 16:15 “I beseech you, brethren, ye know the house(oikia) of Stephanas, that it is the firstfuits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints.”

4.                  I Corinthians 16:19 “Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house(oikos).”

5.                  Philippians  4:22 “All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household(oikia).”

6.                  Colossians 4:15 “Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house(oikos).”

7.                  I Timothy 5:13 “And withal they(younger widows)learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house(oikias); and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”

8.                  II Timothy 1:16 “The Lord give mercy unto the house(oikos) of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.”

9.                  II Timothy 3:6 “For of this sort are they which creep into houses(oikia), and lead captive silly women lade with sins, led away with divers lusts.

10.              II Timothy 4:19 “Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household(oikos) of Onesiphorus.”

11.              Titus 1:10-11 “For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses(oikos), teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.

12.              Philemon 2 “And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in thy(Philemon) house(oikos).”

13.              II John 2:10 “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house(oikia), neither bid him God speed:”

 

 

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