Bible Commentary

And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use [them] despitefully, and to stone them, 5. when there was an assault made ] The noun does not necessarily imply that any direct attack had been made, which, from what follows, we can see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:5”

But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 4. part held with the Jews, &c.] For a similar division see the history of the preaching at Thessalonica, Act 17:4-5. That His word should cause such division had been foretold by Jesus (Luk 12:51). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:4”

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. 3. Long time therefore abode they ] There are two results described in this and the following verse as the consequences of the Jewish opposition. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:3”

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. 2. But the unbelieving Jews ] Better, “But the Jews that were disobedient.” The verb is the same which is found Joh 3:36, where the rendering should be “He that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:2”

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. Act 14:1-7. Preaching at Iconium. The Apostles forced to flee 1. they went both together, &c.] These words probably refer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 14:1”

And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. 52. the disciples were filled with joy ] Rejoicing in accordance with the Lord’s exhortation (Mat 5:12) when men reviled and persecuted them, which was the very treatment which they had received in Antioch. ON THE JEWISH MANNER OF READING THE SCRIPTURES The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:52”

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. 51. shook off the dust of their feet against them ] This significant action, like that of the “shaking of the raiment” (Act 18:6), implied that those against whom it was done were henceforth left to go their own way. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:51”

But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 50. the devout and honourable women ] The conjunction is omitted in the best texts. Read, “the devout women of honourable estate.” We read … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:50”

And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. Act 13:49 And the Word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. Gospel missions We feel persuaded that all of you are of one mind in this matter, that it is the duty as well as the privilege of the Church … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:49”

And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. 48. and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed ] In the controversies on predestination and election this sentence has constantly been brought forward. But it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:48”