Bible Commentary

Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 22. Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem ] Better more literally, “And the report concerning them, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:22”

And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 21. And the hand of the Lord was with them ] The expression is a common one in the O. T. to express the direct interposition of God in the affairs of the world. Cp. Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:21”

And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 20. And [But] some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene ] in whose minds, from their more cosmopolitan education, there was less scruple about mixing with Gentiles than … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:20”

Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 19 26. Further spread of the Gospel as far as Antioch 19. about Stephen ] See above, Act 8:1. as far as Phenice … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:19”

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. 18. they held their peace ] But though those who heard the account of St Peter were satisfied that God had called Gentiles as well as Jews, there were others who, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:18”

Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as [he did] unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? 17. who believed ] The words refer alike to “them” and to “us,” and so the two cases are made parallel, as in Act 11:15. For … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:17”

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. 16. the word of the Lord ] Recorded above, Act 1:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The word of the Lord – See the notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:16”

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 15. at the beginning ] i.e. at the feast of Pentecost. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And as I began to speak – Or, while I was speaking. The Holy Ghost … – Act … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:15”

Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. And all thy house – Thy family. This is a circumstance which his omitted in the account in Acts 10: It is said, however, in Act 10:2, that Cornelius feared God with all his house. It is evident from Act 10:48 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:14”

And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 13. and he shewed us how he had seen an angel ] The Greek has “and he related to us how he had seen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:13”