G1256–διαλέγω–dialegō

But they remained silent; for on the way they had debated with one another who was the chief of them.

διελέχθησαν dielechthēsan “they had been discussing”

Paul--following his usual custom--betook himself to it, and for three successive Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

διελέξατο dielexato “he reasoned”

So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the other worshippers, and in the market place, day after day, with those whom he happened to meet.

διελέγετο dielegeto “He was reasoning”

But, Sabbath after Sabbath, he preached in the synagogue and tried to win over both Jews and Greeks.

διελέγετο dielegeto “he was reasoning”

They put in at Ephesus, and there Paul left his companions behind. As for himself, he went to the synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews.

διελέξατο dielexato “he reasoned”

Afterwards he went into the synagogue. There for three months he continued to preach fearlessly, explaining in words which carried conviction the truths which concern the Kingdom of God.

διαλεγόμενος dialegomenos “reasoning”

But some grew obstinate in unbelief and spoke evil of the new faith before all the congregation. So Paul left them, and, taking with him those who were disciples, held discussions daily in Tyrannus's lecture-hall.

διαλεγόμενος dialegomenos “reasoning”

On the first day of the week, when we had met to break bread, Paul, who was going away the next morning, was preaching to them, and prolonged his discourse till midnight.

διελέγετο dielegeto “was talking”

and a youth of the name of Eutychus was sitting at the window. This lad, gradually sinking into deep sleep while Paul preached at unusual length, overcome at last by sleep, fell from the second floor and was taken up dead.

διαλεγομένου dialegomenou “as is talking”

and that neither in the Temple nor in the synagogues, nor anywhere in the city, did they find me disputing with any opponent or collecting a crowd about me.

διαλεγόμενον dialegomenon “reasoning”

But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."

διαλεγομένου dialegomenou “When reasoning”

and you have quite forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as sons, and which say, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, and do not faint when He corrects you;

διαλέγεται· dialegetai “addresses:”

But Michael the Archangel, when contending with the Devil and arguing with him about the body of Moses, did not dare to pronounce judgement on him in abusive terms, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you."

διελέγετο dielegeto “he was reasoning”