Commentary on the book of acts chapter 20 verse 7-12

In verse, some were inclined to say that the source of their temptation and sin was god. We have here an account of what passed at troas the last of the seven days that paul staid there. Acts 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Read acts 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. News of the preaching came to the official who had him arrested, and sundar was brought before him again. To further demonstrate the assumption made with acts 20. It is an evening service, since troas has many disciples who are slaves and cannot meet during the day. Could we request anything better of him than his spirit.

Read the latest on the anchor project and how you can be support our work. Study acts 20 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. God has already set a precedent for giving his spirit. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. It is an evening service, since troas has many disciples who are. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. Jul 20, 2017 this is a summary of the twentieth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. One night, the meeting place of a small, ineffective church caught on fire and burned to the ground. Verses 712 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. He had plenty of time to take them versebyverse through the books of the hebrew scriptures. Holy tears, from those who seldom weep on account of natural occurrences, are no mean specimen of the efficacy and proof of the truth of christianity. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve see acts 6. Acts chapter 20 commentary northwest college of the bible. Pauls career at which we have now arrived was full of life, vigour, activity.

Acts 7 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The holy spirit gives us the outline of this book in a very wellknown verse, chapter 1, verse 8 our lords words to the disciples. This should be rendered, an angel of the lord, one of that glorious host of spirits of whom mention so often is made in this book of the acts with reference to their office toward the faithful servants of god. The heart is mentioned no less than 74 times in the book of proverbs alone where it is set forth as the fountain source of all that comes out of life. In verse 26, he writes that if one thinks he is religious but fails to control his tongue, he is deceiving his heart and his religion is futile. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept. This is the first time that luke uses the words paul, the prisoner in acts.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts 20 and more. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12. In the book of acts, we do not read of paul doing any evangelistic work at troas. Acts, chapter 20 king james version christian answers. While luke gives us a simple travelog, reading in 2 corinthians will give us pauls feelings during this time.

As acts 20 shows us, eutychus is bored to death, but it doesnt have to be that way. We know that he received the macedonian vision while at troas, 15 but luke gives us no report concerning pauls evangelistic activity in this city. Acts 7 and the high priest said, are these things so. There was a solemn religious assembly of the christians that were there, according. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. There was a solemn religious assembly of the christians that were there, according to their constant custom, and the custom of all the churches. Jesus said that his law is not changing by as much as a full stop.

This was evidently no accidental coincidence, this meeting together of the disciples on the first day of. When the spirit of god came, the omnipotence of god was let loose among men and women. Barnabas and saul are called and sent by the holy spirit. The text that has taught me the most about this is acts 20. Acts 20 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.

Paul only spent a week in troas, yet during that time there occurred the memorable meeting recorded in verses 712, and we are. This was evidently no accidental coincidence, this meeting together of the disciples on the first day of the week, because paul was about to depart on the morrow. It is to be religiously observed by all disciples of christ. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia.

He was in the very height of his powers, was surrounded with responsibilities, was pressed with cares and anxieties. The following day we arrived at samos and stayed at trogyllium. Acts indepth commentary and verse by verse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed. We also find four verses further on in the context of acts 20. Sunday, the day the church gathered for worship, because it was the day of christs resurrection matt. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas v. Acts 7 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english. Yet in verse 9, there is at least one reaction to pauls preaching that.

Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. Acts 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Verses 712 we have here an account of what passed at troas the last of the seven days that paul staid there. Paul uses similar words 5 times in his letters ephesians 3. However, some verses are of greater consequence as they directly set forth teaching as to how to be saved, how to live as a christian, and. And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Verses 2021 pauls nephew told the commander the soldiers leader about the plot.

It seems unlikely to this writer that seven men would be willing to wait so long in troas without word from the head of the team. Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. In the high narrow streets of eastern towns the upper storey is often chosen for social or devotional purposes, partly as more removed from the noise of the street, partly as giving access to the roof of the house. Mark chapter 7 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. This should be rendered, an angel of the lord, one of that glorious host of spirits of whom mention so often is made in this book of the acts with reference to their office toward the. There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting.

A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there v. Acts and the epistles bible study questions and commentary. The preaching of the gospel ought to go with the sacraments. Verse 20 and he said, that which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man. The five verses with which the twentieth chapter begins tell us all that st. The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 20, by dr. It is of interest at this point to turn again to 2 corinthians, and read verses 12 and of chapter 2, and then 57 of chapter 7. They came together on the first day of the week, the lords day.

David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in ephesus. The same person may be sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. This truth appeared dramatic enough on the occasion when jesus uttered it, but it was not a new thing at all, having been emphatically taught in the old testament. Several from the community, as well as the church, had gathered to combat the blaze, but to no avail.

Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. These passages laid together supply us with the genuine character of st. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. This is a summary of the twentieth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. Acts chapter 20 summary and what god wants from us youtube. The journey to jerusalemthe communion feast and miracle at troas, 712. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. What is the former treatise account mentioned in verse 1. Study bible commentary critical and explanatory commentary on acts. When the official said someone must have gotten the key and released him, they searched for the key and found it on the officials own belt. Herod and manaen grew up together, but went very different ways. There was a solemn religious assembly of the christians that were there.