Bible Commentary

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, 6. Now when they had gone throughout ] The oldest MSS. merely say and they went through. Phrygia and the region of Galatia ] Scarcely the direction, so far as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 16:6”

And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 5. established in the faith ] The verb is peculiar to the Acts, and is used (Act 3:7; Act 3:16) of the strengthening of the limbs of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. So its employment here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 16:5”

And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. 4. they delivered them ] i.e. they gave to the Gentile-Christians the decrees to observe, for there was nothing in them which a Jew would be likely to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 16:4”

Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. 3. and circumcised him ] It must be remembered that the decree of the synod of Jerusalem only related to the exemption … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 16:3”

Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. 2. well reported of ] The same expression is used of Cornelius (Act 10:22) and by Paul of Ananias (Act 22:12). by the brethren ] i.e. the members of the Christian churches. Five or six years had elapsed since the previous … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 16:2”

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father [was] a Greek: Act 16:1-12. Paul revisits derbe and lystra, chooses Timothy for a companion in his mission, and circumcises him. They pass through … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 16:1”

And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. 41. Syria and Cilicia ] These were the districts in which the teaching of the Judaizers had been most active, and the presence of Paul, with Silas as a representative of the church in Jerusalem, would allay all doubts and questionings, and lead to those … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 15:41”

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. 40. being recommended ] The more usual word in this sense in modern English is commended. ( R. V.) unto the grace of God ] The best MSS. have “grace of the Lord.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 15:40”

And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; 39. And the contention was so sharp, that, &c.] More literally (with R. V.), And there arose a sharp contention so that, &c. The Greek word (from which our English … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 15:39”

But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 38. who departed from them ] See above Act 13:14. He turned back to Jerusalem from Perga. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But Paul thought not good – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 15:38”