Acts 23:25-30 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:25

Verse 25− 25.And he wrote a letter. First, we must briefly admonish the readers who have not been conversant in histories, that this Felix was brother to Pallas, who being Caesar’s freeman, became equal with the chief of the city in wealth and power. Yea, moreover, the senate gave him the ornaments of the praetor, not without titles of filthy and shameful flattery. Therefore, seeing the servants of Claudius abusing his folly, did rule the Roman empire at their pleasure, and chiefly Narcissus... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:27

Verse 27− 27.This man being taken. This was spoken odiously concerning the Jews, that he might purchase more favor for Paul, that a man, being a Roman, was by them sore beaten, and almost slain; also, he commendeth him for the right and privilege of his freedom, that he may be the more courteously handled. Furthermore, this commendation was not purchased by prayer or flattery, neither was it bought with money. How came it to pass, then, that the chief captain did show himself so courteous... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:29

Verse 29− 29.Whom I perceived In this place he acquitteth Paul, so far as his judgment could reach. But let us note that a profane man speaketh. For among the people of God it is an offense worthy of no less punishment, to corrupt the doctrine of godliness with wicked, and false opinions, than to do injury to, or commit wickedness among men. The Romans would not have suffered their superstitions, or reigned worshippings of their gods, to be freedom; − (558) but forasmuch as they made no... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:30

Verse 30− 30.When it was showed to me. The second part of the epistle where the chief captain doth bring the adversaries into contempt, − (560) because they went about to kill Paul treacherously. Whence it is also gathered, that they trouble Paul unjustly, and that they sought so sore against his life without any cause. For if they had persecuted him lawfully, they would have trusted to the goodness of their cause, and not have suffered him to be judged according to law. Now, when as they seek... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:12-35

Special providence. It is difficult to define exactly what we mean by a special providence. Not one sparrow falls to the ground without our heavenly Father, who works all things after the counsel of his own will, and makes all things "work together for good to them that love him, to them who are the called according to his purpose" ( Romans 8:28 ). And yet there are times and occasions when the overruling and controlling hand of God is seen more clearly and more markedly than usual,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:12-35

Paul at Caesarea. I. " THE LORD IS MINDFUL OF HIS OWN ." Recall the beautiful song in Mendelssohn's 'St. Paul.' 1. The craft of their foes. They conspire against the righteous with a zeal worthy of a better cause ( Acts 23:12 , Acts 23:13 ); and cloak their designs under pious pretexts ( Acts 23:14 , Acts 23:15 ). 2. The Divine protection. He brings the counsels of wickedness to light ( Acts 23:16 ). The young man, whoever he was, Christian Or otherwise,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:12-35

Conspiracy defeated. The " must " of the Lord's midnight message interpreted by events. Divine providence working. The Christian stands still and sees the salvation. The Word of God is instead of human calculations and predictions. How different from fatalism in such a case as Livingstone in the dangers of his African mission reminds us that there is a feeling of confidence in our weakness which is like a vision in the night. Notice— I. THE GUILT OF FANATICISM . The forty... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:25

Form for manner, A.V. After this form . Luke does not profess to give the letter verbatim, but merely its general tenor, which Lysias might have communicated to Paul, or which Paul might have learnt at Caesarea. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:26

Greeting for sendeth greeting, A.V. Governor ; ἡγεμών , as Acts 23:24 ; propraetor of an imperial province, as distinguished from the ἀνθύπατος , or proconsul, who governed the provinces which were in the patronage of the senate. Sergius Paulus ( Acts 13:7 , Acts 13:8 ) was a proconsul, and so was Gallio ( Acts 18:10 ); Pontius Pilate ( Matthew 27:2 ) and Felix were procurators, ἡγεμόνες , only in a looser sense, as the more exact name of their office was ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:27

Seized by for taken of, A.V.; was about to be slain for should have been killed, A.V.; when I came for then came I, A.V.; upon them with the soldiers for with an army, A.V.; learned for understood, A.V. The soldiers ( τὸστράτευμα , as Acts 23:10 ). The army of the A.V. is out of place. Having learned , etc. Lysias departs here from strict truth, wishing, no doubt, to set off his zeal in defense of a Roman citizen, and also to anticipate any unfavorable report... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:29

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 23:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:12-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:12-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:12-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 23:27

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