Act 18:4 | RWP | e4.org | He reasoned ( διελεγετο ). Imperfect middle, same form as in about Paul's work in Athens, here only on the Sabbaths. Persuaded ( επειθεν ). Imperfect active, conative, he tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks (God-fearers who alone would come).

‏ Acts 18:4

He reasoned ( διελεγετο ). Imperfect middle, same form as in 17:17 about Paul's work in Athens, here only on the Sabbaths.

Persuaded ( επειθεν ). Imperfect active, conative, he tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks (God-fearers who alone would come).