Acts 18:23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

We have here Paul in motion, as we have had him at Corinth for some time at rest, but in both busy, very busy, in the service of Christ; if he sat still, if he went about, still it was to do good. Here is, I. Paul's departure from Corinth, Acts 18:18. 1. He did not go away till some time after the trouble he met with there; from other places he had departed when the storm arose, but not from Corinth, because there it had no sooner risen than it fell again. Some tell us that Gallio did... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 18:18-23

18:18-23 After Paul had remained there many days longer he took leave of the brethren and sailed away to Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila went with him. At Cenchrea he had his head shorn for he had a vow. They arrived at Ephesus and he left them there. He himself went into the synagogue and debated with the Jews. They asked him to stay a longer time but he would not consent to do so, but he took leave of them saying, "God willing, I will come back to you again." and he set out from Ephesus.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 18:23

And after he had spent some time there ,.... At Antioch: he departed ; from thence: and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples ; that were in those parts, confirming them in the faith of Christ, and fortifying their minds against the temptations of Satan, and encouraging them to bear the reproaches and persecutions of men; which shows the affection, diligence, and industry of the apostle: it seems there were disciples in these... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:23

Went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia - Both were provinces of Asia Minor: see on Acts 2:10 ; (note). In order - Καθεξης , A word peculiar to St. Luke; see his Gospel, Luke 1:3 ; Luke 8:1 ; and his history of the Acts, Acts 3:24 ; Acts 11:4 , and the place above; the only places where this word occurs in the New Testament. It properly signifies, in order, distinctly, particularly; from κατα , according to, and ἑξη , order, as opposed to confusion,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The concise narrative. The grain of mustard seed becomes a great tree, and the fowls of the air lodge in its branches. Could we unfold all that is covered under these few words, whole volumes of surpassing interest might be evolved. The occasion and motives of Paul's vow; the first visit to the capital of Proconsular Asia, to be afterwards the scene of such great events; Pentecost at Jerusalem; the interview with James and the elders of Jerusalem; his thoughts in the metropolis of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The strength which is of man. The most suggestive sentence in these verses is that with which they conclude; but we may gather lessons from others also. We may learn— I. THAT THE DIVINE SPIRIT LEAVES US TO LEARN SOME TRUTHS BY THE TEACHING OF EVENTS . ( Acts 18:18 .) We are a little surprised that Paul should think it necessary to trouble himself with ceremonies which, in Christ Jesus, have become obsolete. But this is one of those things which, among... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

Retrospect. An interval in Paul's labors; how long cannot be known. Probably a needed rest; possibly connected with a vow. Employed in visiting Ephesus, sailing to Caesarea, his long fellowship with the Church there, repairing to Antioch and recounting his successes, for some time; and then revisiting the scene of his labors in Galatia and Phrygia. Thus it was a time of comparative bodily rest, of reflection and preparation for the future, and of confirmed intercourse and fellowship with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:23

Having for after he had, A.V.; through the region for over all the country, A.V. ; stablishing for strengthening, A.V. Having spent some time there ( Acts 15:33 , note). How long we have no means of knowing; probably under six months; "quelques mois"; "four months". According to Renan, Lewin, 'Speaker's Commentary,' and many others, it was at this time that the meeting with St. Peter occurred to which St. Paul refers in Galatians 2:11 , etc. And Renan ingeniously connects... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:23

Strengthening disciples. St. Paul's method of itinerating involved something like a systematic revisitation of the Churches he founded, and the keeping up of a connection with them by letter, when he could not give his bodily presence. He seems only to have remained long enough in any one place to gain a number of disciples, and to start them fairly, with something like Church order, self-government, and adequate teaching force, from among themselves. Ills plan tended to develop the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 18:23

The country of Galatia and Phrygia - He had been over these regions before, preaching the gospel, Acts 16:6.Strengthening - Establishing them by exhortation and counsel. See the notes on Acts 14:22. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 18:18-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 18:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 18:23

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