使徒行伝 15:22-29 JC

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:22

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole Church - James determined what ought to be done; and the whole assembly resolved how that should be done. Chosen men of their own company - Paul and Barnabas were to return: they could have witnessed to the Church at Antioch what was done at the council at Jerusalem; but as it was possible that their testimony might be suspected, from the part they had already taken in this question at Antioch, it was necessary that a deputation... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:23

Send greeting unto the brethren - of the Gentiles - There was no occasion to send such a letter to the brethren which were of the Jews, because that law which had been so long read in their synagogues taught them all those things; and therefore the epistle is sent exclusively to the Gentiles. The word greeting is in the original χαιρειν , to be well, to be safe; a very usual form in Greek epistles, the word ευχομαι being understood, I wish thee to be well. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:24

Certain which went out from us - So the persons who produced these doubtful disputations at Antioch, etc., had gone out from the apostles at Jerusalem, and were of that Church: persons zealous for the law, and yet, strange to tell, so conscientiously attached to the Gospel that they risked their personal safety by professing it. To whom we gave no such commandment - As, therefore, they went out from that Church, they should have taught nothing which was not owned and taught by it; much... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:26

Men that have hazarded their lives - This was a high character of Paul and Barnabas: they had already suffered much in the cause of Christ, and exposed their lives to the most imminent danger, and were intent on the same work, notwithstanding the increasing dangers in the way. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:27

Judas and Silas - shall - tell you the same things - These were proofs that the testimony of Paul and Barnabas was true; and that the letter was not forged, as they could witness the same things which the letter contained. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:28

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us - The whole council had met under his direction; had consulted under his influence; and gave forth their decree from his especial inspiration. Necessary things - They were necessary, howsoever burthensome they might appear; and necessary, not only for the time, place, or occasion; but for all times, all places, and all occasions. See this proved in the observations at the end of this chapter. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:29

Ye shall do well - But, if they did not keep themselves from these things, they would do ill; that is, they would sin against God, whose Spirit had commanded them to keep from these things. And who can do any of these forbidden things, and keep either a guiltless or a tender conscience? Fare-well - An old English form of expressing good wishes and good will. It is compounded of to go , and much, well, very much . Go well, go prosperously! - tantamount with good speed! may you succeed... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:22

Verse 22− 22.It pleased the apostles. That tempest was made calm not without the singular grace of God, so that after the matter was thoroughly discussed, they did all agree together in sound doctrine. Also the modesty of the common people is gathered by this, because, after that they had referred the matter to the judgment of the apostles and the rest of teachers, they do now also subscribe to their decree; and, on the other side, the apostles did show some token of their equity, in that they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:24

Verse 24− 24.Certain which went out from us. We see that there was no respect of persons among these holy men, which doth always corrupt sound and right judgments. They confess that there were knaves of their own company; and yet they do no whit flatter them, or, through corrupt favor, incline to cover their error; yea, rather in condemning them freely, they spare not even themselves. And, first, they pluck from their faces that visure [mask] which they had abused, to deceive withal. They... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:25

Verse 25− 25.With our beloved Barnabas and Paul They set these praises against the slanders wherewith the false apostles had essayed to bring Paul and Barnabas out of credit. − (145) And, first, to the end they may remove the opinion of disagreement which had possessed the minds of many, they testify their consent; secondly, they commend Paul and Barnabas for their ferventness in zeal and most manlike courage, that they were not afraid to venture or lay down their souls for Christ’s sake. And... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:29

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 15:25

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