Bible Commentary

For a certain [man] named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; 24. For a certain man shrines for Diana ] Better, shrines of Diana. These appear to have been little models in silver either of the temple or of the shrine in which the image … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:24”

And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. 23 41. Heathen Outbreak against St Paul and his Teaching 23. And the same time ] Literally, And about that time. There is some gain in accuracy of rendering of these connecting phrases. The literal rendering allows of the lapse of some period … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:23”

So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timothy and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. 22. So he sent into Macedonia ] No doubt, that the contributions of the churches might be in readiness, and that there should be no gatherings when Paul himself came, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:22”

After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. 21, 22. St Paul’s Plans for his Journey from Ephesus 21. After these things were ended ] The foundations of the Ephesian … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:21”

So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. 20. So mightily grew the word of God, &c.] The oldest Greek texts have “the word of the Lord ” (adopted by R. V.), The full sense of the words rendered “mightily” is “with overpowering force and strength, which nothing could resist.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:20”

Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all [men]: and they counted the price of them, and found [it] fifty thousand [pieces] of silver. 19. Many also of them which used curious arts ] The Greek has not the same word for “many” here, as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:19”

And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds. 18. And many that believed ] i.e. who had made a profession of their faith. It was clearly as yet but an imperfect faith. The Rev. Ver. “ had believed ” is the more correct tense. came, and confessed ] Came before the Apostle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:18”

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. 17. And this was known to all ] It is better to render, with Rev. Ver., the verb literally, “ became known.” It was no doubt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:17”

And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. 16. And the man in whom the evil spirit was leapt on them ] With that power, more than natural, so often displayed by madmen. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:16”

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? 15. And the evil spirit answered and said ] The most ancient texts add unto them. They had taken upon them to use the name of Jesus, but the result was far contrary to their wishes and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 19:15”