Bible Commentary

And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: 25. when they had preached ( spoken) the word in Perga ] which they do not appear to have done when they passed through it before. See Act 13:13-14, note. Attalia ] A seaport of Pamphylia, at the mouth of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:25”

And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. Throughout Pisidia – See the note at Act 13:14. They came to Pamphylia – See the notes on Act 13:13. These places they had visited before. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 24. Passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.] See Clarke … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:24”

And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 23. elders in every church ] i.e. men who should have the oversight, and care for the growth, of these infant Churches. and had prayed with fasting ] using the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:23”

Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. 22. confirming the souls of the disciples ] The strengthening indicated by this word is that which Peter was charged to afford to his fellow-disciples. “When thou art … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:22”

And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and [to] Iconium, and Antioch, 21. and had taught many ] Better, “and had made many disciples.” Perhaps “Gaius of Derbe,” whom St Luke mentions as one of Paul’s companions in a subsequent journey (Act 20:4), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:21”

Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 20. as the disciples stood round about him ] Among these we may well believe that the young Timothy was included. Braving all danger that might attend on their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:20”

And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 19 28. Change of feeling in the multitude. Paul is stoned. The Apostles visit Derbe, and then return, by the route by which they came, to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:19”

And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. 18. that they had not done sacrifice unto them ] i.e. “from doing sacrifice,” &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And with these sayings – With these arguments. Scarce restrained they the people – They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:18”

Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. 17. he left not himself without witness ] This is the same argument which the Apostle employs (Act 17:27) to the more philosophic multitude whom he addressed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:17”

Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 16. who in times past ( by-gone generations) suffered all nations ( all the heathen) to walk in their own ways ] God had chosen Israel only for His own people before the coming of Christ, and had given to the rest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:16”