Acts 13:52

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 13:42-52

The design of this story being to vindicate the apostles, especially Paul (as he doth himself at large, Rom. 11:1-36), from the reflections of the Jews upon him for preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, it is here observed that he proceeded therein with all the caution imaginable, and upon due consideration, of which we have here an instance. I. There were some of the Jews that were so incensed against the preaching of the gospel, not to the Gentiles, but to themselves, that they would not... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:42-52

13:42-52 As they were going out, they kept asking that these things should be spoken to them on the next Sabbath. When the synagogue service had broken up many of the Jews and worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas. They talked with them and tried to persuade them to abide in the grace of God. On the next Sabbath nearly the whole city assembled to hear the word of God. When the Jews saw the crowds they were filled with envy and they argued against what Paul said, making... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 13:52

And the disciples were filled with joy ,.... Meaning either the "apostles", as the Ethiopic version renders it, Paul and Barnabas; who rejoiced, both at the success they had met with, and because they were counted worthy to suffer reproach and persecution for the sake of Christ and his Gospel: or rather the disciples at Antioch, and other parts of Pisidia, the new converts; who were filled with joy at the Gospel being preached unto them, and at the constancy and courage of the apostles in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:52

The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost - Though in the world they had tribulation, yet in Christ they had peace; and, while engaged in their Master's work, they always had their Master's wages. The happiness of a genuine Christian lies far beyond the reach of earthly disturbances, and is not affected by the changes and chances to which mortal things are exposed. The martyrs were more happy in the flames than their persecutors could be on their beds of down. St. Paul's... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 52 52.The disciples were filled with joy This member may be expounded two manner of ways; That they were filled with joy and the Spirit, by hypallage, thus, With joy of the Spirit, or (which is all one) with spiritual joy; because there is no quietness, peace, or joy of conscience, but it cometh of the Spirit of God, in which respect Paul saith that the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Spirit, (Romans 14:17;) or that the word Spirit may contain under it other virtues... 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 13:42-52

The savor of death and of life. We have here a memorable example of the same gospel being a savor of life to some and of death to others, according to the reception given to it in the heart of the hearers. Here was a mixed congregation of Jews and proselytes and Gentiles. They had all the same advantages; they all heard the same gospel at the mouth of the same preacher. Some, when they heard, believed; a hunger sprang up in their souls to hear and to know more of the salvation of God. They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:42-52

Ministerial success. I. THAT IT IS A REAL MINISTERIAL GAIN TO EXCITE RELIGIOUS INQUIRY . ( Acts 13:42-44 .) It was a considerable success to have called forth the interest of the Gentile audience, so that they begged to hear the same truths stated again ( Acts 13:42 ). It was the beginning of "the grace of God" in their hearts ( Acts 13:43 ); it resulted in the excitement of still more extensive inquiry, so that "the whole city" was agitated and solicitous ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:42-52

Jewish jealousy. The result of the preaching of Paul at Antioch was the conversion of many Jews and Gentile proselytes to the Christian faith. To these the exhortation, appropriate to all new converts, was given: " Abide in the grace of God." I. THE GATHERING OF THE MULTITUDE . There is always some reason for the gathering of the crowd. Its fancy is easily excited. It is attracted by the wonderful and the novel. Here it was no mere sensationalism; it was the desire to hear... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:42-52

The clash of two worlds in Christ. It may certainly be said that the Jews had long been a world by themselves. In one fashion this had been the ordaining of Heaven itself, though they had wrested the true idea of things to a false. And in matter of fact, the whole of the rest of the earth had been another world. It was but too true now that places were to change, and, while the lofty fell, the lowly were exalted. The climax was scarcely reached as yet chronologically, but the passage of... read more

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