THE FULL ARTICLE — from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915), general editor James Orr — public domain, printed whole.

spek'-ta-k'-l (theatron): Occurs twice in the New Testament:

(1) of the place where assemblies or exhibitions Were held (Ac 19:29, "theatre");

(2) figuratively of the suffering apostles (1Co 4:9).