使徒行伝 16:22-40 JC

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:40

Entered into the house of Lydia - This was the place of their residence while at Philippi: see Acts 16:15 . They comforted them, and departed - The magistrates were sufficiently humbled, and the public at large, hearing of this circumstance, must be satisfied of the innocency of the apostles. They, therefore, after staying a reasonable time at the house of Lydia, and exhorting the brethren, departed; having as yet to go farther into Macedonia, and to preach the Gospel in the most... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:22

Verse 22− 22.The multitude came together. When Luke declareth that there was great encourses of the people made, after that a few men of no reputation, to wit, such as did juggle and cozen to get gain, and whose filthiness was well known, had made some stir; he reacheth with what fury the world rageth against Christ. Foolishness and inconstancy are indeed common vices among all people, and almost continual, but the wonderful force of Satan doth therein betray itself, in that those who are in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:23

Verse 23− 23.That he should keep them safe. Whereas the magistrates command that Paul and Silas should be kept so diligently, it was done to this end, that they might know more of the matter. For they had already beaten them with rods to appease the tumult. And this is that which I said of late, that the world doth rage with such blind fury against the ministers of the gospel, that it doth keep no mean in severity. But as it is very profitable for us, for example’s sake, to know how... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:26

Verse 26− 26.There was an earthquake. The Lord, in showing this visible sign, meant chiefly to provide for his servants, that they might more manifestly know that they prayers were heard; yet he had respect also of the rest. He could have loosed the fetters of Paul and Silas without an earthquake, and also have opened the gates. But that addition served not a little to confirm them, seeing that the Lord, for their sakes, did shake both the air and also the earth. Again, it was requisite that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:27

Verse 27− 27.When the keeper of the prison was awaked. He would have slain himself that he might prevent punishment; for it had been a foolish answer to have said that the doors were opened of their own accord. But this question may be asked, Seeing that Paul seeth that they might have some hope to escape if he should slay himself, why doth he hinder him? for he seemeth by this means to refuse the deliverance which was offered by God; yea, it seemeth to have been a mere toy, − (211) in that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:29

Verse 29− 29.Being astonished, he fell down. This keeper was no less brought under with fear to show obedience to God than with the miracle prepared. − (215) Hereby it appeareth what a good thing it is for men to be thrown down from their pride, that they may learn to submit themselves to God. He was hardened in his superstitions; therefore, he might with a lofty stomach − (216) have despised whatsoever Paul and Silas should have said, whom he had reproachfully − (217) thrust into the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:30

Verse 30− 30.Sirs, what must I do? He doth so ask counsel, that he showeth therewith that he will be obedient. By this we see that he was thoroughly − (219) touched, so that he was ready to do what they should command him, whom not many hours before he had bound uncourteously. The wicked oftentimes when they see wonders, though they tremble for a time, yet are they straightway made more obstinate, as it befell Pharaoh, ( Exodus 8:8;) at least they are not so tamed that they give over... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:31

Verse 31− 31.Believe in the Lord Jesus. This is but a short, and, to look to, a cold and hungry definition of salvation, and yet it is perfect to believe in Christ. For Christ alone hath all the parts of blessedness and eternal life included in him, which he offereth to us by the gospel; and by faith we receive them, as I have declared, ( Acts 15:9.) And here we must note two things; first, that Christ is the mark − (221) whereat faith must aim; and, therefore, men’s minds do nothing else but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:33

Verse 33− 33.He was baptized, and all his household. Luke doth again commend the godly zeal of the keeper, that he did consecrate all his whole house to the Lord; wherein doth also appear the grace of God, in that he brought all his whole family unto a godly consent. And we must also note the notable exchange: he was of late about to murder himself, because he thought that Paul and the rest were escaped; but now laying aside all fear, he bringeth them home. − (223) So that we see how faith... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:34

Verse 34− 34.He rejoiceth that he believed. The external profession of faith was before commended in the jailer; now the inward fruit thereof is described. When he did lodge the apostles, − (225) and was not afraid of punishment, but did courteously entertain them in his own house, otherwise than he was enjoined by the magistrate, he did testify that his faith was not idle. And that joy whereof Luke speaketh in this place is a singular good thing, which every man hath from his faith. There is... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:40

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:29

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:30

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:31

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:33

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 16:34

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