Bible Commentary

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. 16 21. Paul, provoked by the prevalence of idolatry at Athens, first addresses the Jews and then the Gentiles. Some of the philosophers question him on his teaching, and bring him to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:16”

And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy for to come to him with all speed, they departed. 15. they that conducted Paul ] The use of the Greek verb (which is only found here in N. T. in this sense) gives the idea that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:15”

And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. 14. immediately ] As from Thessalonica so from Bera, the departure is made in all haste, so much has the charge of conspiring against Csar’s power disturbed the whole people. to go … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:14”

But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. 13. the word of God ] The Thessalonian Jews would not have termed it so, to such an extent had prejudice and long training in the later … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:13”

Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. 12. also of honourable women ] The same word is found Act 13:50, of the women of Antioch in Pisidia, and signifies that they were of honourable estate, distinguished for their position, influence and wealth. which were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:12”

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 11. more noble ] Applied first to nobility of birth (which is the primary sense of nobilis), the word in its secondary sense implies, as here, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:11”

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming [thither] went into the synagogue of the Jews. 10 15. Paul and Silas sent away to Berea. Noble character of the Bereans. The Jews from Thessalonica follow after Paul, and by reason of their enmity he is conducted to Athens … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:10”

And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go. 9. And when they had taken security of Jason ] i.e. having made him responsible either by his finding securities to be bound with and for him, or by making him give some deposit as a pledge for his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:9”

And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things. 8. And they troubled the people ] i.e. spread alarm among them at the prospect of insurrection, and made them eager to punish the Apostles. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And they troubled the people – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:8”

Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, [one] Jesus. 7. hath received ] As guests into his house, and therefore he may be counted a sympathizer with their teaching. these all ] Implying that Paul and Silas, whom they had not found, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 17:7”