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John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:1-52

St. Paul as a Missionary1. Prophets] see on Acts 11:27. Simeon that was called Niger] Niger was a Roman cognomen. Lucius of Cyrene] doubtless one of those Cyrenians who first preached at Antioch (Acts 11:20). Manaen] the OT. form is ’Menahem.’ Which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch] Two meanings are possible. Either, (1) Menabem’s mother had been Herod’s wet-nurse; or (2) Menahem had been brought up with Herod as his fosterbrother. The tetrarch (Herod Antipas) was the son of Herod... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 13:5

(5) When they were at Salamis.—The city was, as stated above, at the east end of Cyprus. The mention of “synagogues” implies a considerable Jewish population, and to these the Apostles, following the general rule announced in Acts 13:46, naturally, in the first instance, turned.They had also John to their minister.—The noun so rendered is not that commonly used for the “deacons” or “ministers” of the Church, but implies rather the attendance of personal service. It is probable, however, that he... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Acts 13:1-52

St. Barnabas the Apostle (For St. Barnabas' Day) Acts 13:1-3 We keep today the memory of St. Barnabas the Apostle. These men were not only inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon them this voice of ministration, but they were solemnly consecrated to the ministry of apostleship by the outward ordination by the then rulers of the Church. I. Love for Missionary Work. These words suggest just two or three points first the beginning of missionary work among the Gentiles. These men are... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Acts 13:1-52

Part III The Witness to the Gentiles. The Apostle to the Gentiles; his Ministry and Captivity. Chapters 13-28 CHAPTER 13 1. The Divine Choice. Barnabas and Saul separated unto the work (Acts 13:1-3 ). 2. The Beginning of the Journey and the events in Cyprus (Acts 13:4-12 ). 3. The Gospel in Galatia. Paul’s Address (Acts 13:13-41 ). 4. The Gospel rejected by the Jews (Acts 13:42-52 ). The thirteenth chapter is the beginning of the third part of this book. The second great center of... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:1-52

From this time our attention is drawn particularly to the work of Saul, whose name is in this chapter changed to Paul, meaning "little," for one who is the most greatly used of God is, in his own estimation "less than the least of all saints" (Ephesians 3:8). In verse 1 there is no indication that anyone had a place superior to any other. Five prophets and teachers are mentioned as being in the Antioch assembly, and Saul is in fact listed last. Simeon's name is Jewish, but his last name,... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Acts 13:4-14

PAUL ’S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY Note who was the real inspirer and director of this missionary journey “sent forth by the Holy Ghost” (Acts 13:4 ). This does not contradict the last phrase of the preceding verse which, properly rendered, is “they let them go.” Study the localities of Seleucia and Cyprus on the map. What was the first port of Cyprus at which they preached (Acts 13:5 )? Note that they began their work in the synagogues because it was the Divine order to preach to the Jew... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Acts 13:1-13

Chapter 39 Prayer Almighty God, upon our hearts do thou write the word of wisdom, and in our memory do thou put the word of instruction. We forget thy commandments, and thy statutes flee away from our recollection. Oh that we might have an inspired memory, so that no word of thine might ever be lost! How rich we might have been in wise words! Our heart might have been as a store-house laden with treasure from heaven. We would that our memory were written all over with thine own hand with laws... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Acts 13:5-12

And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. (6) And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus: (7) Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. (8) But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Acts 13:5

In the synagogues of the Jews, preaching first the gospel ot them. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:4-13

4-13 Satan is in a special manner busy with great men and men in power, to keep them from being religious, for their example will influence many. Saul is here for the first time called Paul, and never after Saul. Saul was his name as he was a Hebrew; Paul was his name as he was a citizen of Rome. Under the direct influence of the Holy Ghost, he gave Elymas his true character, but not in passion. A fulness of deceit and mischief together, make a man indeed a child of the devil. And those who are... read more