Acts 16:32-34 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:14-40

The day that looked like the day of small things. It may be said, indeed, that "the kingdom came not with observation" into Europe. To the silence, modesty, and unostentatiousness of its first steps, nothing seems wanting. The notoriety came, again, not from the studied purpose of its heralds, who did their bidding in so pacific a manner, but from the vain attempt to crush them. Let us notice in some detail what we know from the present passage of Christianity's very first rooting of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:16-39

An illustrious triple triumph of Christianity. Soft as the step with which Christianity entered the fair fields of Europe, and kindly as the welcome given to it then, its uniform lot was not long in making its appearance. It soon wakens close attention, it rouses strong opposition, it vindicates its genius and rights, and the luster of its moral victory must often have been felt by the faithful apostles enough of itself to compensate for the persecutions and sufferings they encountered.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:32

They spake the Word, etc., unto him for they spake unto him the Word, etc., A.V.; with for and to, A.V. Observe that Paul and Silas preached the Word of God's saving health to the penitent and contrite jailor before they thought of having their own smarting wounds washed and dressed. Observe, too, that they spake the Word of life to illuminate his soul before they administered the sacrament of baptism. read more

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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

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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

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:14-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:16-39

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 16:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:34

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