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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 16:18

She did for did she, A.V.; for many for many, A.V.; sore troubled for grieved, A.V.; charge for command, A.V.; it for he, A.V.; that very for the same, A.V. Command ( παραγγέλλω , as in Acts 1:4 ; Acts 5:28 ; and Acts 5:23 of this chapter, etc.). The only other instances of exorcism by St. Paul are these recorded in Acts 19:12 and Acts 19:15 . The question of possession by spirits is too large a one to be discussed here. It must suffice to notice that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:6

Throughout Phrygia - This was the largest province of Asia Minor. It had Bithynia north; Pisidia and Lycia south; Galatia and Cappadocia east; and Lydia and Mysia west.And the region of Galatia - This province was directly east of Phrygia. The region was formerly conquered by the Gauls. They settled in it, and called it, after their own name, Galatia. The Gauls invaded the country at different times, and no less than three tribes or bodies of Gauls had possession of it. Many Jews were also... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:7

Mysia - This was a province of Asia Minor, having Propontis on the north, Bithynia on the east, Lydia on the south, and the Aegean Sea on the west.They assayed - They endeavored; they attempted.Into Bithynia - A province of Asia Minor lying east of Mysia. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:8

Came down to Troas - This was a city of Phrygia or Mysia, on the Hellespont, between Troy north, and Assos south. Sometimes the name Troas or Troad, is used to denote the whole country of the Trojans, the province where the ancient city of Troy had stood. This region was much celebrated in the early periods of Grecian history. It was here that the events recorded in the Iliad of Homer are supposed to have occurred. The city of Troy has long since been completely destroyed. Troas is several... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:9

And a vision - See the notes on Acts 9:10.There stood a man - etc. The appearance of a man who was known to be of Macedonia, probably by his dress and language. Whether this was in a dream, or whether it was a representation made to the senses while awake, it is impossible to tell. The will of God was at different times made known in both these ways. Compare Matthew 2:12; note, Acts 10:3. Grotius supposes that this was the guardian angel of Macedonia, and refers for illustration to Daniel... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:10

We endeavored - This is the first instance in which Luke refers to himself as being in company with Paul. It is hence probable that he joined Paul and Silas about this time, and it is evident that he attended Paul in his travels, as recorded throughout the remainder of the Acts .Assuredly gathering - Being certainly convinced. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:11

Loosing from Troas - Setting sail from this place.To Samothracia - This was an island in the Aegean Sea not far from Thrace. It was populated by inhabitants from Samos and from Thrace, and hence called Samothracia. It was about 20 miles in circumference, and was an asylum for fugitives and criminals.And the next day to Nepalese - This was a maritime city of Macedonia, near the borders of Thrace. It was about 10 miles from Philippi. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:12

And from thence to Philippi - The former name of this city was Dathos. It was repaired and adorned by Philip, the father of Alexander the Great, and after him was called Philippi. It was famous for having been the place where several battles were fought during the civil wars of the Romans, and, among others, for the decisive battle between Brutus and Antony. At this place Brutus killed himself. To the church in this place Paul afterward wrote the Epistle which bears its name.Which is the chief... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:13

And on the sabbath - There is no doubt that in this city there were Jews; In the time of the apostles they were scattered extensively throughout the known world.By a river side - What river this was is not known. It is known, however, that the Jews were accustomed to provide water, or to build their synagogues and oratories near water, for the convenience of the numerous washings before and during their religious services.Where prayer - Where there was a place of prayer, or where prayer was... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 16:14

A seller of purple - Purple was a most valuable color, obtained usually from shellfish. It was chiefly worn by princes and by the rich, and the traffic in it might be very profitable. Compare the Isaiah 1:18 note; Luke 16:19 note.The city of Thyatira - This was a city of Lydia, in Asia Minor, now called Akhisar. The art of dyeing was early cultivated in the neighborhood of Thyatira, as we learn from Homer (Iliad, iv. 141), and as is confirmed by inscriptions found in that city - a circumstance... read more

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