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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:5

Verse 5− 5.And being moved with envy. We see how Paul could nowhere erect the kingdom of Christ without some conflict, for so soon as any fruit of doctrine appeared, there arose persecution therewithal; but because he knew that he was to war against Satan and the wickedness of the world, he was not only hardened against all assaults, but he was more encouraged more courageously to proceed. Therefore, all the servants of Christ must be content with this one example of him, if they see that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:6

Verse 6− 6.Those men who have troubled the whole world. This is the state of the gospel, to have those uproars which Satan raiseth imputeth to it. This is also the malicousness of the enemies of Christ, to lay the blame of tumults upon holy and modest teachers, which they themselves procure. Assuredly, the gospel is not preached to this end that it may set men together by the ears; − (255) but rather that it may keep them in peace, being reconciled to God. When Christ doth meekly will us −... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:7

Verse 7− 7.All these men, etc. The second point of the accusation of this, that they violate the majesty of the empire of Rome. A great and grievous crime, yet too impudently forged. Paul and Silas sought to erect the kingdom of Christ, which is spiritual. The Jews knew that this might be done without doing any injury to the Roman empire. They knew that they meant nothing less than to overthrow the public estate, or to take from Caesar his authority. Therefore, the Jews catch at the pretense... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:8

Verse 8− 8.They raised the multitude. We see how unjustly the holy men were handled. Because they had no place granted them to defend themselves, it was an easy matter to oppress them, though they were guiltless. We see, likewise, that it is no new matter for magistrates to be carried away with the rage of the people as with a tempest, especially when the injury toucheth those who are strangers and unknown, at whose hands they look for no reward; because they will not come in danger for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-9

A fulfilled and an unfulfilled prophecy. These verses would supply us with other material for thought. They present to us: 1. Christian workers patiently and conscientiously proceeding with their mission ( Acts 17:1 , Acts 17:2 ). 2. Christian advocates employing the weapon which was prepared for their use ( Acts 17:3 ). 3. Christian laborers reaping a blessed spiritual harvest ( Acts 17:4 ). 4. Faithful followers of the Lord partaking of his sufferings ( Acts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-9

Paul at Thessalonica. I. HIS WORK . The synagogue was here again the scene of labor; the substance of the evangel again the theme of his discourse. 1. This is in contents ever the same; founded on the Scriptures. His special function as an apostle did not set him free from the authority of the past. Religion at any epoch is the fulfillment of all that has gone before and the prophecy of all that is to be. But let us beware of the slavery of the letter, and seek the truth of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-9

Thessalonica. Interest of the occasion, in view of the two Epistles afterwards written. The contrast between the Thessalonian and Philippian populations partly due to the presence of the Jewish synagogue. The Greek proselytes numerous. The Jews divided into two classes, the devout and the fanatical. The political element always ready to be called into use against the gospel, so that the multitude and the rulers were troubled. I. Take the whole narration as affording a glimpse into THE... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-15

The strange alliance. Among the hindrances to the progress of the gospel in the world we have often to notice the combination of the most discordant elements for the purpose of obstruction. Pilate and Herod were made friends together when they united in crucifying the Lord of glory. When the chief priests and Pharisees, in their blind hatred of the Lord Jesus Christ, sought his death, they did not scruple to invoke the aid of the Roman power, the object of their bitterest hatred and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:5

Jews for Jews which believed not, A.V. and T.R. ; being moved for moved, A.V .; jealousy for envy, A.V. (see Acts 13:45 , note) ; vile fellows of the rabble for lewd fellows of the baser sort, A.V. ; gathering a crowd, set for gathered a company and set, A.V. ; the city for all the city, A.V. ; assaulting … they for assaulted … and, A.V. ; forth for out, A.V. The house of Jason ; where it appears from Acts 17:7 , as well as from this verse, Paul and Silas were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:6

Dragged for drew, A.V.; before for unto, A.V. Certain brethren ; some of the Thessalonian Christians who happened to be in the house of Jason. The rulers of the city ( τοὺς πολιτάρχας , and Acts 17:8 ). This is a remarkable instance of St. Luke's accuracy. The word is unknown in Greek literature. But an inscription on an ancient marble arch, still standing in Thessalonica, or Saloniki, records that Thessalonica was governed by seven politarchs. Thessalonica was a Greek... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 17:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:6

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