Bible Commentary

And [there] abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. 3. and there abode three months ] More literally, with Rev. Ver., “ and when he had spent three months there,” connecting it, as the Greek does, with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:3”

And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 2. And when he had gone over those parts ] Visiting specially, of course, the churches of Philippi, Thessalonica and Bera, among which St Luke may have been left from the former visit, and have laboured to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:2”

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto [him] the disciples, and embraced [them,] and departed for to go into Macedonia. Act 20:1-6. Paul journeys through Macedonia and Greece, and returns as far as Troas 1. And after the uproar was ceased ] Some little time may have elapsed and public feeling have become … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:1”

And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. 41. And assembly ] This he could do in his official capacity. Probably the last argument which he used would have most weight with his audience. If such riotous conduct were reported at Rome it might lead to a curtailment of the privileges of their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:41”

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. 40. For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar. The A. V. seems here to be incorrect. ‘The word for “uproar” ought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:40”

But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. 39. But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters ] Rev. Ver. But if ye seek anything about other matters. The “seeking” which the townclerk means is by a legal process. If the matter were of such … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:39”

Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. 38. Wherefore if have a matter against any man ] i.e. have any charge which they wish to bring. For the concerns in which they are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:38”

For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. 37. For robbers of churches ] Better, robbers of temples with Rev. Ver. As the temple at Ephesus had a great treasure-chamber, the offence might not be unknown among them. All that was placed under the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:37”

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. 36. Seeing cannot be spoken against ] Better, gainsaid with Rev. Ver. Paul had spoken, and others would speak, against the worship, nobody could gainsay the facts, they were incontrovertible. ye ought to be quiet ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:36”

And when the town clerk had appeased the people, he said, [Ye] men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshiper of the great goddess Diana, and of the [image ]which fell down from Jupiter? 35. And when the townclerk ] It is not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:35”