Bible Commentary

And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: 15. and preach unto you ] Literally, “bring you … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:15”

[Which] when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard [of,] they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, 14. Which when the apostles heard of ] As they did first from the clamour and excitement of the would-be worshippers. ran in among the people (multitude)] The best MSS. read “sprang forth among … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:14”

Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. 13. the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city ] i.e. “whose temple was before their city.” He was their tutelar divinity, and it was to his priest that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:13”

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. 12. And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius ] Of course this was not known until afterwards, and St Luke in his narrative, as a Greek, gives the Greek names of the gods, Zeus and Hermes. We can understand how … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:12”

And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. 11. in the speech of Lycaonia ] Which would come more naturally to their lips than any other. The people were bilingual, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:11”

Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. 10. said with a loud voice ] i.e. raising his tone above that in which he was speaking to the rest of the people. Stand upright on thy feet ] It has been noticed in chap. 3 how different is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:10”

The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, 9. the same heard Paul speak ] The verb in the Text. recept. is here the imperfect, but some MSS. have the aorist The former seems to be the more suitable. What happened was that the Apostles … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:9”

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked: 8 18. Cure of a Cripple at Lystra. The heathen people regard the Apostles as gods 8. And there sat a certain man ] Perhaps this cripple, like that other in Jerusalem … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:8”

And there they preached the gospel. Verse 7. And there they preached the Gospel.] Wherever they went, they were always employed in their Master’s work. Some MSS. of considerable note add here, and all the people were moved at their preaching, but Paul and Barnabas tarried at Lystra. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:7”

They were aware of [it,] and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and into the region that lieth round about: 6. they were ware of it ] Among the party which sided with the Apostles there would be some who would get information about any attack which was being planned against them. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:6”