Bible Commentary

And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; because that (Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome: ) and came unto them. 2. a certain Jew named Aquila ] The name Aquila is a Latin word, and it is not likely that this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:2”

After these things Paul departed from Athens and came to Corinth; Act 18:1-11. Paul goes from Athens to Corinth, labours there with his own hands for his maintenance. He is Encouraged in his preaching by a Vision of the Lord 1. After these things Paul departed ] The best authorities omit the name of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 18:1”

Howbeit certain men cleaved unto him, and believed: among the which [was] Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. 34. Dionysius the Areopagite ] i.e. one of the members of the upper council of Athens. He must have been a man of position and influence, for no one could be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:34”

So Paul departed from among them. So Paul departed – Seeing there was little hope of saving them. It was not his custom to labor long in a barren field, or to preach where there was no prospect of success. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 33. So Paul departed from among them.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:33”

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this [matter.] 32 34. Effect of St Paul’s speech. Some mocked, but others believed 32. some mocked ] Just as (Act 2:13) did some men on the day of Pentecost. To the Epicurean this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:32”

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by [that] man whom he hath ordained; [whereof] he hath given assurance unto all [men,] in that he hath raised him from the dead. 31. because he hath appointed, &c.] The day of judgment had long ago been appointed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:31”

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 30. And the times of this ignorance ] There is no pronoun in the original, and the conjunctions are feebly represented by “and.” The sense is more nearly conveyed by “Having however overlooked the times of ignorance.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:30”

Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. 29. we ought not to think, &c.] As man is of more honour than material things, how far above these must the Godhead be. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:29”

For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 28. for in him we live ] i.e. through or by Him. All our existence is through His care, therefore He must be near to all of us. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:28”

That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 27. that they should seek the Lord ] The best authorities read “ seek God.” This was the lesson which God meant His creation and providence to teach, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:27”