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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:4

He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath - Discoursed at large concerning Jesus as the Messiah, proving this point from their own Scriptures, collated with the facts of our Lord's life, etc. And persuaded the Jews and the Greeks - Many, both Jews and proselytes, were convinced of the truth of his doctrine. Among his converts was Epenetus, the first fruit of his labor in Achaia, Romans 16:5 ; and the family of Stephanas was the next; and then Crispus and Caius, or Gaius; all of whom... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:1

Verse 1− 1.This history is worthy to be remembered even for this one cause, because it containeth the first beginning of the Church of Corinthus, which, as it was famous for good causes, both because of the multitude of men, and also because of the excellent gifts bestowed upon them, so there were in it gross and shameful vices. Furthermore, Luke showeth in this place with what great labor, and how hardly, Paul did win the same to Christ. It is well known what a rich city Corinthus was by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:2

Verse 2− 2.A Jew called Aquila. This was no small trial, in that Paul findeth none at Corinthus to lodge him save Aquila, who had been twice exiled. For being born in Pontus, he forsook his country, and sailed over the sea, that he might dwell at Rome. He was compelled to depart thence again by the commandment of Claudius Caesar. Though the commodiousness of the city was such, the plenty so great, the situation so pleasant, and there were also so many Jews there, yet Paul found no more fit... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:3

Verse 3− 3.They were of the same trade. This place teacheth that Paul, before he came to Corinth, was wont to work with his hands; and that not upon pleasure, but that he might get his living with his handiwork. It is not known where he first learned his occupation; notwithstanding it appeareth by his own testimony that he wrought principally at Corinth. And he showeth a reason, because the false apostles taught freely without taking any thing, that they might craftily creep in, therefore the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:4

Verse 4− 4.He disputed in the synagogue It is a wonder how that crept in which is in the Latin books, − (317) that Paul put in the name of Christ: unless it were because some reader would supply the want of the general sentence. For Luke setteth down two things in this place: to wit, that Paul disputed among the Jews; secondly, that he began more plainly to profess Christ after that Silas and Timotheus were come. And though it be likely that he began to speak of Christ even at the first... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1

He for Paul, A.V. and T.R. After these things , etc. No hint is given by St. Luke as to the length of Paul's sojourn at Athens. But as the double journey of the Beroeans, who accompanied him to Athens, back to Beraea, and of Timothy from Beraea to Athens, amounted to above five hundred miles, we cannot suppose it to have been less than a month; and it may have been a good deal more. His reasonings in the synagogue with the Jews and devout Greeks, apparently on successive sabbaths,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1

Corinth as a model sphere of missionary labor. The service of the apostle no city or district is more fully detailed than his service at Corinth, and there is so much of interest connected with that city, that we may consider somewhat fully the work that had to be done, and the work that was done there. A general sketch of the place, its character, and its history will suggest the directions in which, further study and research may be hopefully pursued. The most complete and careful note... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1-3

Christian friendship. Unselfish friendship, the union of human souls in the bands of a close, unworldly, self-sacrificing love, has always been a spectacle that has fascinated men, one on which they have dwelt with peculiar fondness. Among the Greeks, Pylades and Orestes, Damon and Pythias; in the Old Testament David and Jonathan, and in the New Testament Peter and John, are examples of such friendships, and of the admiration which men cannot help having for them. But there is not any more... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1-4

A glimpse into apostolic life. Corinth. Change of method. In Athens a public challenge offered both to the philosophers and to the citizens generally in the market-place, as well as reasonings with the Jews in the synagogue. In Corinth, a more mercantile and less intellectual city, the preaching was more private and more decidedly on the foundation of the Old Testament, until Paul's separation from the synagogue, Notice— I. The apostolic SIMPLICITY AND SINGLENESS OF MOTIVE .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1-11

Truth before the citadel. When the apostle of Jesus Christ confronted the heathenism of Corinth, we may say that, in his person, Divine truth was opening its attack on the very citadel of sin; such was its "abysmal profligacy," its intemperance, its dishonesty, its superstition. In the brief account we have of Paul's work in this city we are reminded— I. THAT CHRISTIAN BLAMELESSNESS SHOULD ANSWER TO THE DEPRAVITY IT ENCOUNTERS . ( Acts 18:3 .) At such a city as... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:1-11

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