사도행전 13:4-9 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:6

Gone through the isle - Ὁλην , The Whole isle, is added here by ABCDE, several others, both the Syrian, Coptic, Ethiopic, Armenian, Vulgate, and Itala; and also by several of the Greek fathers; and this must be the true reading, for it is evident they ran through the whole island from east to west. Unto Paphos - This town, next in importance to Salamis, was situated on the western part of the isle; and having gone from Salamis to this place is a proof that they had gone through the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:7

The deputy of the country - Ανθυπατῳ , The proconsul. Rosenmuller and others remark, that in those days the Romans sent two different kinds of governors into the provinces. Some of the provinces were Caesarean or imperial, and into those they sent propretors; others belonged to the senate and people of Rome, and into those they sent proconsuls. Cyprus had formerly been an imperial province; but Augustus, who made the distinction, had given it to the people, whence it was governed by a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:8

But Elymas, the sorcerer, (for so is his name by interpretation) - That is, Elymas is the interpretation of the word μαγος , or sorcerer; not of the word Bar-Jesus as some have imagined; and to support which they have been led into strange etymologies on the word βαρ-Ιησους , Bar-Jesus. But how is Elymas, Ελυμας , the interpretation of the word μαγος , magician or sorcerer? Ans. Both names are Asiatic; but neither Hebrew nor Greek. I have already observed, in the note on Matthew 2:1... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:9

Saul, who also is - Paul - This is the first time the name Paul occurs, and the last time in which this apostle is called Saul, as his common or general name. Saul, שאול Shaul , was the name of the first Israelitish king, and signifies asked, sought; from שאל shaal , he asked, inquired, etc. Paul, Paulus, if derived from the Latin, signifies little, dwarfish: but if from the Hebrew, פלא pala , it signifies extraordinary, wonderful; and this appears to have been the derivation... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:4

Verse 4 4.Being sent out by the Holy Ghost. There is no mention made here of the election made by the Church, because it was altogether a divine calling; the Church did only receive those who were offered them by the hand of God. He saith, that they came first to Seleucia, which was a city of Syria. There was, indeed, a country of the same name; but it is more likely that Luke speaketh of the city, which was not far from Cyprus by sea. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:5

Verse 5 5.He saith that they began to preach the gospel first in Salamis, a famous city of Cyprus. Notwithstanding, they seem to begin amiss; for whereas they were sent specially to the Gentiles, they preach the word of God, nevertheless, to the Jews, I answer, that they were not so addicted to the Gentiles, that, setting aside the Jews, it stood them upon to go straight to the Gentiles, for when God did make them teachers of the Gentiles, he did not depose them from the office which they had... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:6

Verse 6 6.When they had passed over. It is to be thought that this their passage was not altogether without fruit; and, assuredly, Luke would never have passed over with silence a general repulse; but it was sufficient for him to say that they were not idle in the office of teaching in their journey, seeing that he maketh haste unto a famous history, which he will set down immediately. And forasmuch as Salamis, situated upon the east coast, did look toward Syria, it was requisite that Paul and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:7

Verse 7 7.And whereas Sergius Paulus, desiring some better thing than that which he had learned from his childhood, was unaptly drawn aside unto diverse superstitions, I gather hereby that he sendeth for Paul and Barnabas of his own accord, to teach him. Therefore, he had conceived a certain reverence and fear of God, though he knew him not as yet; and forasmuch as he was persuaded that that was the true God which was worshipped in Judea, he desired to know out of his word a pure and certain... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:8

Verse 8 8.To turn away the deputy from the faith. No marvel if the seducer seek to put away the light, whereby he saw his own darkness driven away. (782) The same stour [contest] have we at this day with a number of babblers, who use to sell their smokes, and to shut, by all shifts possible, the eyes of the simple, that they may not behold the Sun of righteousness, being now risen. We must wrestle with such lets; for as there be [not] always and everywhere magicians present, which procure us... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:9

Verse 9 9.And Saul, who was also called Paul. Luke showeth now how God brake the bond wherein the deputy was bound. For seeing that he was too much addicted to the magician, he could not embrace true doctrine as one that was free and at liberty; for the devil keepeth those minds (which he hath entangled) in his slavery after a wonderful and incredible manner, that they cannot see even the most plain truth; but so soon as he was once vanquished, Paul could easily enter in unto the deputy. And... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:9

Group of Brands