사도행전 21:40-28:31 KRV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 21:37-40

Acts 21:37-40 . And as Paul was going to be led into the castle To which the soldiers were conducting him; he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? The wisdom of God teaching him to make use of that very time and place: Who Hearing him speak in the Greek language; said With some surprise; Canst thou speak Greek? Art not thou that Egyptian Who came into Judea when Felix had been some years governor there, (see note on Matthew 24:26;) and, calling himself a prophet, drew... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 21:37-40

Paul’s reply to the crowd (21:37-22:29)By his command of the situation, Paul showed much physical courage and mental alertness. One minute he was snatched from a violent death, the next he was able to address a mob of wildly excited Jews who were screaming for his blood. He spoke with such power that a rioting crowd of would-be murderers listened to him in silence (37-40).Paul wanted to show that he was a zealous Jew, called by God to serve him. He told of his Jewish upbringing and education,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 21:40

given him licence . Same word as "suffer" in Acts 21:39 . stood . . . and = standing. beckoned . See note on Acts 12:17 . spake unto them = addressed (them). Greek. prosphoneo . Only here, Acts 22:2 .Matthew 11:16 . Luke 6:13 ; Luke 7:32 ; Luke 13:12 ; Luke 23:20 . Hebrew . Greek. Hebrais. Only here, Acts 22:2 ; Acts 26:14 . tongue = dialect. Greek. dialektos . See note on Acts 1:19 . There should be no break before Acts 22:0 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 21:40

And when he had given him leave, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with the hand unto the people; and when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, saying.Beckoning with the hand ... Such a gesture, so characteristic of Paul, might not have been possible unless the chiliarch had ordered the easing or removal of his chains.A great silence ... How strange that the uproar ceased. The hand of God was surely in the astounding silence that fell over the temple... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:40

Acts 21:40. In the Hebrew tongue,— Literally In the Hebrew dialect, which was the Syro-Chaldaic, and the language, or vulgar tongue, then in use among the Jew Inferences.—Who can fail to admire the excellent and heroic temper which appeared in the blessed apostle, in the journey that he took to Jerusalem, when still the Holy Spirit testified in every city that bonds and afflictions awaited him; when his friends, in so affectionate a manner, hung round, and endeavoured to divert him from his... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 21:40

40. stood on the stairs—"What nobler spectacle than that of Paul at this moment! There he stood, bound with two chains, ready to make his defense to the people. The Roman commander sits by, to enforce order by his presence. An enraged populace look up to him from below. Yet in the midst of so many dangers, how self-possessed is he, how tranquil!" [CHRYSOSTOM (or in his name) in HACKETT]. a great silence—the people awed at the permission given him by the commandant, and seeing him sitting as a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 21:37-40

Paul’s request to address the people 21:37-40 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 21:40

These credentials persuaded the Roman commander to let Paul address the mob."Paul had shown respect for the tribune’s authority, spoken an educated man’s Greek, and made considerable honor and status claims. On these grounds the tribune’s action is quite believable. He had no evidence that Paul was not who he claimed to be, and it was always very unwise to refuse or offend someone of equal or higher social status than oneself." [Note: Ibid., p. 664.] Paul motioned with his hand to the crowd, a... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:1-40

St. Paul arrested at jerusalem1. Were gotten] rather, ’had torn ourselves.’ Coos] or Cos, a fertile island off the Carian coast, producing silks, ointments, wheat, and wines.Rhodes] a city, and large island, situated S. of Caria. The famous colossus was a statue of the sun-god, 105 ft. high, which stood at the harbour entrance. Erected 280 b.c., it stood for 56 years, when it was overthrown by an earthquake. Its fragments remained where they fell till 656 a.d. Patara] an important Lycian... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:17-40

St. Paul in Jerusalem (Chs 21:17-28:16)17-40. Disturbances in the Temple. St Paul arrested.18. James] The Lord's 'brother,' the acknowledged head of the Church of Jerusalem: cp. Acts 15:13, etc. 19. Particularly] i.e. in minute detail. 20. The Lord (i.e. Jesus)] RV 'God.'23, 24. The four men were Nazirites (see Numbers 6:0), and St. Paul was advised to pay for their sacrifices, and to associate himself with their Nazirite vow during the week that it had still to run (see Act 21:27). By thus... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 21:37-40

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 21:37-40

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 21:40

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 21:40

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 21:40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 21:40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 21:37-40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 21:40

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:1-40

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 21:17-40

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