Bible Commentary

The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with a high arm brought he them out of it. 17. The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers ] He commends his words to their hearing by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:17”

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with [his] hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 16 41. Paul’s speech at Antioch 16. beckoning with his hand ] Cp. Act 12:17, where it is explained that the gesture is to procure silence. Men of Israel, and ye that fear God ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:16”

And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, [Ye] men [and] brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 15. And after the reading of the law and the prophets ] For the better understanding of what was here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:15”

But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 14. But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia ] Better, “But they having passed through from Perga, came,” &c. Pisidia lay inland to the N. of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:14”

Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. 13 15. The Apostles visit Pamphylia and Pisidia. Mark returns to Jerusalem 13. Now when Paul and his company ] Literally, “those around Paul.” Henceforth the Apostle of the Gentiles becomes the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:13”

Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. 12. Then the deputy [ proconsul ], when he saw what was done, believed ] He was convinced by the miracle and by the words with which it was accompanied, that the Apostles were teachers of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:12”

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord [is] upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. 11. the hand of the Lord ] Of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:11”

And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, [thou] child of the devil, [thou] enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? 10. enemy of all righteousness ] We may judge from this expression that St Paul recognized an earnest zeal for truth in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:10”

Then Saul, (who also [is called] Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, 9. Then [ But ] Saul, who also is called Paul ] The proconsul had been determined in his purpose, and Saul had come before him. At this point we first meet the name by which the great … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:9”

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 8. seeking to turn away [ aside ] the deputy [ proconsul ] from the faith ] Sergius had not yet accepted the doctrine of the Apostles, though we may presume that both … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:8”