Acts 9:29

Verse 29

29. Grecians Same word as in Acts 6:1; Acts 11:20; the Hellenists. One of the names of ancient Greece was Hellas, and Greeks were thence called Hellenes; and a Jew who imitated Greekish customs was said to Hellenize; and a Jew who spoke Greek or affected Greek manners was called a Hellenist. The utter refusal of the Gospel from Paul by the Jews was confirmed to him by the Lord in a trance, (Acts 22:17-21.) Saul, therefore, remained but fifteen days at the residence of Peter, and at the instance of the brethren departed.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 29

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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