This commentary on acts treats pauls first missionary journey after he and barnabas were sent out by the church in antioch. With that background sketch, let me draw a few lessons from the account in acts 16 of the founding of the church in philippi and relate these lessons to the letter of philippians. Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The acts 16, international childrens bible icb the. A damsel that had a spirit of divination caused them to be taken notice of, by proclaiming them to be the servants of god. 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. One thing designed in the book of the acts is to help us to understand pauls epistles, two of which. It is a fact not without interest that the prophet from whom these words are taken amos 9.
Now, again on his way to the place of prayer, paul meets another woman. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also 16. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. One thing designed in the book of the acts is to help us to understand pauls epistles, two of which are directed to timothy. But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus christ to come out of her. 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. And at midnight paul and silas prayed, and sang praises unto god. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Paul these two times, we have a gospel and a book of acts written by doctor luke. Those who then listened to him had, we may believe, been led to turn to the writings of amos, and to find in them meanings which had hitherto been latent. This james is not the apostle james, whose martyrdom is recorded in acts 12. Verses 16 17 jesus had chosen 12 disciples to work with him. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts 16 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. 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. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul.
The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is. When he got to philippi, all he started with was a small group of women who had gathered to pray. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The demoniacal possession brought with it, as in the case of the gadarene, the preternatural strength of frenzy, and the seven impostors men of that class being commonly more or less cowards fled in dismay before the violent paroxysms of the mans passionate rage.
She earned a lot of money for her owners by telling fortunes. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Paul and silas in prison conversion of the philippian jailer. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. Read the book of acts and see how gods obedient messengers suffered as they proclaimed the gospel. She said loudly, these men are servants of the most high god.
Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. Paul preached to the jews and gentiles on the sabbath because the sabbath is for everyone, not just the jews. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and silas on their missionary journey 2 to consider whether the spirit led paul through impressions or some other less subjective way 3 to study carefully the conversions of lydia and the philippian jailer summary with this chapter we find. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2. 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. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16. After and david davids fallen has i it its of rebuild restore return ruins tabernacle tent the these things this which will nt apostles. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Acts 16 king james version kjv 16 then came he to derbe and lystra. The number 12 was important because there were 12 important families in israel. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity. The most popular bible verses from acts 16 found 40 verses acts 16.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Lydia was both financially prosperous and socially independent. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Whereas lydia, while not necessarily wealthy, was at least a woman of some. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 16 17. Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. His taking timothy into his acquaintance and under his tuition.
Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. About midnight paul and silas were praying and singing hymns to god, and the other prisoners were listening to them. If you are a bible student or teacher, you can discuss each weeks commentary and lesson at the. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. Verses 1624 paul and his companions, though they were for some time buried in obscurity at philippi, yet now begin to be taken notice of. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 16 audio bible reading, kjv, nkjv, niv, nasb, nrsv, nlt. Read acts 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Better, perhaps, to the oratory, or place of prayer. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. The honourable discharge of paul and silas by the magistrates, acts 16. The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. This chapter opens with paul back at derbe and lystra, back, that is, to the scenes where he had suffered the stoning. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible.
It says in the king james version that she had a spirit of divination. It should be stated, however, that the greek noun is used without the article, and that this is so far in favour of the received rendering. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 16 and more. This is the one traditionally known as james the just the halfbrother of jesus matthew. Because luke is the author of the book of acts, many scholars have concluded that luke has joined paul and his companions silas and timothy at this point.
They replied, believe in the lord jesus, and you will be saved you and your household. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
As we went to prayer or to the place of prayer, mentioned before. Witness the book of martyrs, martyrs in queen marys time. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. Study acts 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This title, it is generally said, was given to apollo, on account of his having destroyed a monstrous serpent that. 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. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. I generally quote the new king james version, unless otherwise indicated.
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