使徒行伝 16:33-34 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:16-40

Truth and falsehood. The domains of truth and falsehood are in their own nature entirely distinct. This cannot be more emphatically expressed than in the inspired words which speak of God as the God of truth, and of Satan as the father of lies. The two realms are not only distinct, but contrary the one to the other. No greater injury has been done to the cause of truth than by the employment of weapons of falsehood in its defense. And, on the other hand, the most effective weapons used in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:19-34

Joy in tribulation. "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus must suffer persecution." "We must through much tribulation enter the kingdom." The truth of these Pauline sayings had often been tested by experiences, of which this at Philippi was one of the most significant. Here, too, was one of the places where he learned to say, "Thanks be to God, who always maketh us to triumph! I. SELF - INTEREST IN ARMS AGAINST THE TRUTH . So often—especially in our day—are men's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:19-40

The first European persecution. I. It was in no way instigated by Jews, hut it proceeded from RULERS AND MAGISTRATES , under the instigation of HEATHENISH ERROR . An important distinction. Christianity, when it enlarged its sphere of operations, had to encounter the opposition of: 1. The state. 2. False philosophy regarding it as folly. 3. Heathen priestcraft, fearing the loss of their profitable superstitions. II. The method of persecution was generally... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:26-34

God in the earthquake. God does not always manifest himself " in the still small voice" ( 1 Kings 19:1-21 .); there are times when he makes himself known in other forms. We learn from our text— I. THAT GOD IS SOMETIMES , IF NOT OFTEN , IN THE TERRIBLE . ( Acts 16:26 .) "By terrible things in righteousness," as well as by gracious things in mercy and in love, does he answer us. He is in the earthquake and in the fire and in the great and strong wind,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:33

Immediately for straightway, A.V. Washed their stripes . Mark the jailor's faith working by love. He and all his . The phrase seems purposely adapted to include family, slaves, and all under his roof. If the conversion of the jailor and his house was sudden, the circumstances which led to it were of unusual power—the earthquake, the loosing of the prisoners' bands, the midnight hour, the words of grace and love and lifo from the apostle's mouth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:34

He brought them up … and set for when he had brought them … he set, A.V.; rejoiced greatly for rejoiced, A.V. ( ἀγαλλιάομαι , a stronger word than χαίρειν , Matthew 5:12 ; 1 Peter 1:6 ); with all his house, having believed in God for believing in God with all his house, A.V. The word πανοικί . rendered "with all his house," occurs only here in the New Testament. But it is used by the LXX . in Exodus 1:1 and elsewhere, and by Josephus, etc. The more... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:34

Household salvation. " And he brought them," etc. The family greatly honored in the Bible. Patriarchal religion the religion of families. The household the unit of the Jewish nation. All true redemption of society must be through individual conversion, but by way of natural relationship. I. THE HOUSEHOLD JOY . 1. A new beginning. Contrast with the old. 2. A new security—both against the evils of a disordered earth and the infirmities and sins of human life. 3. A new... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:33

And he took them - To a convenient place for washing. It is evident from this that, though the apostles had the gift of miracles, they did not exercise it in regard to their own sufferings or to heal their own wounds. They restored others to health, not themselves.And washed their stripes - The wounds which had been inflicted by the severe scourging which they had received the night before. We have here a remarkable instance of the effect of religion in producing humanity and tenderness. This... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:34

He set meat before them - Food. Greek: “he placed a table.” The word “meat” formerly meant “food” of all kinds.And rejoiced - This was the effect of believing. Religion produces joy. See the notes on Acts 8:8. He was free from danger and alarm; he had evidence that his sins were forgiven, and that he was now the friend of God. The agitating and alarming scenes of the night had passed away; the prisoners were safe; and religion, with its peace, and pardon, and rejoicings, had visited himself and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 16:31-34

Acts 16:31-34. And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ Whom it is our office to preach as the great and only Saviour; and confide wholly in him for salvation; loving, obeying, and living to his glory. As Paul had preached a considerable time at Philippi, the jailer, before this, must have heard of Jesus Christ, perhaps oftener than once: thou shalt be saved Now and for ever, from every evil; and thy house too, if they also believe. “The meaning cannot be, that the eternal... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:16-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:19-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:19-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:26-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 16:31-34

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