Bible Commentary

And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 12 17. Paul is accused before Gallio, who declines to consider the charge against him. In consequence the populace fall at once on Sosthenes, a chief man among the Jews, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:12”

And he continued [there] a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. 11. And he continued [ dwelt ] there ] In these words the historian seems to be expressing the content which pervaded the Apostle’s mind after the vision. Neither the A. V. nor the Revised rendering gives to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:11”

For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. 10. for I am with thee ] The pronoun is expressed emphatically in the Greek, and no man shall set on thee to hurt [ harm ] thee. There will be assailants. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:10”

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: 9. Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision ] The rendering of the first word makes it seem as though the original were an adverb of time. Render, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:9”

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. 8. And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue ] It is better to omit “chief” otherwise this part of the word is twice translated. (So R. V.) This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:8”

And he departed thence, and entered into a certain [man’s] house, named Justus, [one] that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. 7. a certain man’s house, named Justus ] He used this house for the purposes of teaching and worship. We may suppose that for his own lodging, he still remained with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:7”

And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook [his] raiment, and said unto them, Your blood [be] upon your own heads; I [am] clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. 6. opposed themselves ] The word implies very strong opposition, as of a force drawn up in battle array. It was an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:6”

And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews [that] Jesus [was] Christ. 5. And ( But) when Silas and Timotheus were come ( came down) from Macedonia ] The particle at the beginning of the verse is better regarded as adversative. We have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:5”

And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. 4. and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks ] There are no articles in the original and they are omitted in the Revised Version. No doubt, as in other Gentile cities, the religion of the Jews in Corinth gained the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:4”

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. 3. And because he was of the same craft ] Among the Jews every Rabbi deemed it proper to practise some handicraft, and they have a proverb about R. Isaac, who was a smith, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:3”