Bible Commentary

Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 7. which was with the deputy of the country [ proconsul ], Sergius Paulus ] Under Augustus the Roman provinces were divided into two classes, one class of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:7”

And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name [was] Barjesus: 6. And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos ] Probably teaching at other places in the same way as they had done in Salamis. Paphos was the capital … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:6”

And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to [their] minister. 5. And when they were at Salamis ] Salamis was the nearest port of Cyprus for voyagers from Seleucia. It is at the eastern end of the island in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:5”

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. 4. sent forth by the Holy Ghost ] A repetition which marks the solemn character which St Luke and also his informant attached to this new form of the Christian work. unto Seleucia ] which was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:4”

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid [their] hands on them, they sent [them] away. 3. This verse implies a solemn dedication service at the end of the ministration and fasting with which the devotions of the Church had commenced. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And when they had fasted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:3”

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. 2. As they ministered to the Lord ] The word is the one usually employed by the LXX. for the ministerial services in the Temple, as it is also Heb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:2”

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Act 13:1-12. Beginning of Saul’s first Missionary journey. He visits Cyprus 1. Now there were in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:1”

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled [their] ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. 25. And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem ] i.e. to their labours among the Gentile converts in Antioch. when they had fulfilled their ministry [ministration] viz., the giving into the care of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:25”

But the word of God grew and multiplied. 24. But the word of God grew and multiplied ] Cp. Act 6:7 and Act 19:20. “The seed is the word,” said Christ, and so the Christian historian tells us that the word was as seed, when it was cast forth diligently it waxed and brought forth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:24”

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. 23. And immediately the (an) angel of the Lord smote him and he was eaten of worms ] Cp. the fate of Antiochus Epiphanes ( 2Ma 9:9 ), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:23”