Commentary on the book of acts chapter 16 kjv

This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together. It is a tonic, the greatest tonic i know of in the realm of the spirit. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.

Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus christ to come out of her. Acts chapter 16 king james version 1 then came he to derbe and lystra. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

He had no relative ties which were of service to him in his work. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Second, pauls alleged ministry in northern galatia was brief, even if he did pass through there at acts 16.

By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 16 17. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 2,687 views. The great commission is christs final charge to his followers to make disciples of all nations peoples, teaching them to. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. The great commission is christs final charge to his followers to make disciples of all nations peoples, teaching them to observe all that he commanded matt. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.

The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. The same followed paul and us, and cried, saying, these men are the servants of the most high god, which shew unto us the way of salvation. John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of bookslive in that book, i exhort you.

The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. This chapter opens with paul back at derbe and lystra, back, that is, to the scenes where he had suffered the stoning. And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. Zechariah furnishes a very enlightening commentary on gods covenant with david. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This man might have been a christian wanting instruction.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Only if god prepares the heart by opening itenlightening it to understand the gospel, moving it to desire the salvation blessings compare 24. A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. Him would paul have to go forth with him this is in harmony with all we read in the acts and epistles of pauls affectionate and confiding disposition.

That was the moment when jesus made a dramatic public announcement to the nation that he was davids seed who would rule the world forever. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Paul preached to the jews and gentiles on the sabbath because the sabbath is for everyone, not just the jews. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach, copy options. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Christ set the sabbathkeeping example for his apostles, and paul, following his example, tells us we are to imitate him as he imitates christ i corinthians 11.

The book refers to them no less than twentythree times. First, paul did have an extensive ministry during the first journey in southern galatia chapters and 14. Acts 16 new king james version nkjv timothy joins paul and silas. These gentiles were keeping the sabbath in the synagogue with the jews on the seventh day, not sunday.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is. Acts chapter 16 king james version kjv alexander scourby. Acts chapter 17 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. A happy illustration of how gods government acts in favour of the godly. The book is often and appropriately called the acts of the apostles because the first chapter names the apostles individually and often refers to them collectively. In chapter 9 of his prophetic book, he foresees jesus triumphal entry into the city of jerusalem zech. King james version for i will shew him how great things he must suffer for my names sake. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible.