Acts 13:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

Perga in Pamphylia was a noted place, especially for a temple there erected to the goddess Diana, yet nothing at all is related of what Paul and Barnabas did there, only that thither they came (Acts 13:13), and thence they departed, Acts 13:14. But the history of the apostles? travels, as that of Christ?s, passes by many things worthy to have been recorded, because, if all had been written, the world could not have contained the books. But the next place we find them in is another Antioch,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:16-41

13:16-41 Then Paul stood up and made a gesture with his hand and said, "You Israelites, and you who are God-fearers, listen to this. The God of this people Israel chose out our fathers and he exalted the people when they lived as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with a lofty arm he brought them forth from it. For forty years he bore with their ways in the wilderness. He destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan and gave them possession of their land, for about four hundred and fifty... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 13:25

And as John fulfilled his course ,.... Or race, the work of the ministry he was called to; as he was preaching and baptizing, which were the race set before him to run, and in which he ran well; he made full proof of his ministry. The life of every Christian is a race, and especially of a minister of the Gospel, and which requires strength, courage, agility, patience, and perseverance; this world is the place in which they run; and this is only the running time; in heaven they will sit down... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:25

As John fulfilled his course - As John was fulfilling his race, he said, etc. It has been supposed that the word δρομον , course, or race, is used here to point out the short duration of the Baptist's ministry, and the fervent zeal with which he performed it. It signifies properly his ministry, or life. A man's work, employment, function, etc., is his race, course, or way of life. John had a ministry from God; and he discharged the duties of it with zeal and diligence; bore the fatigues of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:25

Verse 25 25.When John fulfilled his course. The second member of the testimony, that when John drew near to the end of his course he sent his disciples to Christ; for he had fashioned them before with the rudiment of baptism, and then he sent them to Christ (as they say) from hand to hand. And this interrogation,Whom do ye think me to be? is not a question of one that doubteth. For John reproveth and chideth the Jews, because they did falsely give to him the honor of the Messiah. Though it may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:13-52

Paul's missionary discourse at Antioch in Pisidia. We are introduced to one of those synagogue scenes which are of so much interest in connection with the early progress of Christianity. Here the gospel fought its foes and triumphed by the logic of love; here the seeds were sown which sprang up to cover the world with fruit. According to the ordinary practice, the officers of the synagogue invite the strangers to address the congregation. Paul rises. His address falls naturally into parts.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

The Christian faith. The Apostle of the Gentiles goes first to the synagogue of the Jews ( Acts 13:14 ). This partly, perhaps, because he would be most at home there and find a readier audience ( Acts 13:15 ); partly in accordance with the words of the Lord ( Luke 24:47 ). At liberty to speak by the courtesy of his countrymen, Paul preached the discourse which we have in the text concerning the faith of Christ. He shows— I. ITS BASIS IN HISTORICAL FACT . ( Acts... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

Another faithful sermon to the Jew. It is pleasant to observe the traces, in every possible place, of the grace still held out to the Jew. It vindicates with emphasis "the long-suffering" of God, and the continuing force of the dying prayer of him whom those Jews "slew and hanged on a tree." And, though in a less degree, it is pleasant to observe how messengers and apostles, when they reach a new town, pay their first visit to the synagogue. This very thing the Apostle of the Gentiles ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-41

The New Testament in the Old. The expositions of the Scriptures of the Old Testament by the writers and speakers of the New Testament are worthy of our deepest attention, Not only do they draw out from those Scriptures particular instruction which of ourselves we should never, perhaps, have found there, but they supply us with irrefragable proofs of the unity of purpose which ordained the long sequence of events themselves, through many centuries, and also ordained that a faithful record... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-43

Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Antioch. I. The MAIN PURPOSE of it—to prove the Messiahship of Jesus, and therefore to proclaim the gate of life open. History of Divine grace pointing to clay of salvation. The course of thought in Paul's own mind, which led him to faith. II. The MAIN STRENGTH of the argument—the facts of the Savior's death and. resurrection. Paul could speak with special emphasis, though prudently avoided bringing in at this point his own conversion. ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:16-41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 13:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:13-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-43

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