One thing designed in the book of the acts is to help us to understand pauls. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra.
Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Only if god prepares the heart by opening itenlightening it to understand the gospel, moving it to desire the salvation blessings compare 24. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Read acts 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. He was instructed in the jewish faith by his mother and grandmother cf. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.
We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. 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. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Preachers and teachers will want to supplement pelikans volume with a more exegetical acts commentary that addresses the text of the book in its entirety. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.
And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. This was done to aid his acceptance by the jews and provide full access to the synagogues see note on 6. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. He was asked to join paul and silas missionary team on the second journey cf. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Because god said no to paul these two times, we have a gospel and a book of. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary.
The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Suddenlydoubtless within a short time after the singing beganthe lord dramatically delivered his two brave servants from bondage. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time.
Rejoicing in the midst of persecution is our duty, as scripture teaches both by example acts 5. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives.
Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. 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 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Timothy could draw jewish as well as gentile audiences to hear the gospel. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful businesswoman. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The great commission is christs final charge to his followers to make disciples of all nations peoples, teaching them to. 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. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. Now he arrives in derbe, where he had great success on his first missionary journey acts 14.
Acts chapter 1 commentary northwest college of the bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Acts chapter 16 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Acts 16 commentary acts chapter 16 commentary bible study. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Pelikans thematic approach 3 themes per chapter makes this commentary more suitable for topical preaching than for full, versebyverse exposition of the book of acts.
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