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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:3

But for as for, A.V.; ' laid waste for he made havoc of,' A.V. From the dispersion of the disciples will flow the narrative in this present chapter. It is therefore mentioned first. From the persecution of Saul will flow the narrative in Acts 9:1-43 and to the end of the book. Stephen's burial completes the preceding narrative. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:3

Intense against Christ may become intense for him. The indications given in this verse of Saul's intensity should be noticed; he added personal cruelties to judicial severity, manifested almost an insane ferocity and wanton brutality, as he afterwards acknowledged ( Acts 26:11 ). The grounds of Saul's prejudice against Christ and Christianity should be carefully traced, as the nature of his mistaken sentiments helps to explain the entire change of his thoughts and conduct when Christ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:4

They therefore for therefore they, A.V.; about for everywhere, A.V. Went about ; i.e. from place to place, and wherever they went they preached the Word. διέρχομαι here is used in the same sense as in Acts 8:40 , and in Acts 10:38 ; Acts 17:23 ; Acts 20:25 , and elsewhere. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:4

The first flight of the Word. "Therefore they that were scattered abroad," etc. It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save the world. Providence and grace work hand-in-hand. The Church needed to be taught by discipline. Jerusalem a natural center of religious life. But a center of radiation, not concentration. I. PREACHING THE WORD the greatest function of the Christian Church. 1. The Word preached was the Word given. Apostles gave it. It was pre-eminently... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5

And for then, A.V. ; proclaimed unto them the Christ for preached Christ unto them, A.V. Philip ; the deacon and evangelist ( Acts 6:7 ; Acts 21:8 ), not the apostle. As regards Samaria, it is always used in the New Testament of the country, not of the city, which at this time was called Sebaste, from σεβαστός , i.e. Augustus Caesar (see Acts 25:21 , Acts 25:26 , etc.; John 4:5 ; and Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 15. John 7:9 ). Whether, therefore, we read with the T.R. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5

Preaching Christ. The expression here used is a frequent one in the Acts of the Apostles; e.g. " preaching the gospel;" "preached the Word;" "preaching peace by Jesus Christ;" "ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ;" "preaching the Lord Jesus;" "Jesus whom Paul preached;" "according to the preaching of Jesus." The proper idea of preaching is "heralding," "proclaiming," declaring a message; and the old prophets of Judaism were true preachers; so were the angels at Bethlehem, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5-8

Samaria evangelized. I. The STEPPING - STONE to work among the Gentiles . Half heathen. II. THE PREPARATION FOR CHRIST . The Pentateuch. The false teaching of Simon and others. Mental and moral degradation. III. A specimen of SPIRITUAL WANT AND PRIVATION . Unclean spirits. Palsied. Lame. The multitudes under the dominion of physical and spiritual disease. Adaptation of the new message to universal humanity. IV. THE MEANS EMPLOYED . Preaching the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5-25

Success and disappointment in Christian work. I. A LARGE MEASURE OF SUCCESS . We must consider: 1. The special obstacles in the way, viz. 2. The means by which success was gained. 3. The magnitude of the success. 4. Confirmation of it, both human and Divine. II. A SERIOUS DISCOURAGEMENT . There is no more disheartening blow which can fall on the heart of an earnest Christian worker than to find that his converts have not really changed their mind, but only... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:3

As for Saul - But Saul. He took no interest or part in the pious attentions shown to Stephen, but engaged with zeal in the work of persecution.He made havoc - ἐλυμαίνετο elumaineto. This word is commonly applied to wild beasts, to lions, wolves, etc., and denotes the “devastations” which they commit. Saul raged against the church like a wild beast - a strong expression, denoting the zeal and fury with which he engaged in persecution.Entering into every house - To search for those who were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:4

Went everywhere - That is, they traveled through the various regions where they were scattered. In all places to which they came, they preached the Word.Preaching the word - Greek: “evangelizing,” or announcing the good news of the message of mercy, or the Word of God. This is not the usual word which is rendered “preach,” but it means simply announcing the good news of salvation. There is no evidence, nor is there any probability, that all these persons were “ordained” to preach. They were... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 8:5-25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:4

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