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Text -- Acts 8:14 (NET)

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8:14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Jerusalem the capital city of Israel,a town; the capital of Israel near the southern border of Benjamin
 · John a son of Zebedee; younger brother of James; the beloved disciple of Christ,a relative of Annas the high priest,a son of Mary the sister of Barnabas, and surnamed Mark,the father of Simon Peter
 · Peter a man who was a leader among the twelve apostles and wrote the two epistles of Peter
 · Samaria residents of the district of Samaria


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Samaria | SIMON MAGUS | SIMON | Philip | Peter | PHILIP, THE EVANGELIST | Magic | John | APOSTLE | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 8:14 - -- That Samaria had received ( hoti dedektai hē Samaria ). The district here, not the city as in Act 8:5. Perfect middle indicative of dechomai reta...

That Samaria had received ( hoti dedektai hē Samaria ).

The district here, not the city as in Act 8:5. Perfect middle indicative of dechomai retained in indirect discourse. It was a major event for the apostles for now the gospel was going into Samaria as Jesus had predicted (Act 1:8). Though the Samaritans were nominally Jews, they were not held so by the people. The sending of Peter and John was no reflection on Philip, but was an appropriate mission since "many Christian Jews would be scandalized by the admission of Samaritans"(Furneaux). If Peter and John sanctioned it, the situation would be improved. John had once wanted to call down fire from heaven on a Samaritan village (Luk 9:54).

Vincent: Act 8:14 - -- Samaria. The country, not the city. See Act 8:5, Act 8:9.

Samaria.

The country, not the city. See Act 8:5, Act 8:9.

Wesley: Act 8:14 - -- The inhabitants of that country, had received the word of God - By faith, sent Peter and John - He that sends must be either superior, or at least equ...

The inhabitants of that country, had received the word of God - By faith, sent Peter and John - He that sends must be either superior, or at least equal, to him that is sent. It follows that the college of the apostles was equal if not superior to Peter.

JFB: Act 8:14-17 - -- Showing that they regarded Peter as no more than their own equal.

Showing that they regarded Peter as no more than their own equal.

Clarke: Act 8:14 - -- The word of God - The doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ

The word of God - The doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ

Clarke: Act 8:14 - -- They sent unto them Peter and John - There was no individual ruler among the apostles - there was not even a president of the council; and Peter, fa...

They sent unto them Peter and John - There was no individual ruler among the apostles - there was not even a president of the council; and Peter, far from being chief of the apostles, is one of those sent, with the same commission and authority as John, to confirm the Samaritans in the faith.

Calvin: Act 8:14 - -- 14. Luke describeth, in this place, the proceedings of the grace of God in the Samaritans, as he useth to enrich the faithful continually with great...

14. Luke describeth, in this place, the proceedings of the grace of God in the Samaritans, as he useth to enrich the faithful continually with greater gifts of his Spirit, for we must not think that the apostles took that counsel whereof Luke speaketh, without the instinct of the same God who had already begun his work in Samaria by the hand of Philip; and he useth his instruments diversely unto divers parts of his work, according to his good pleasure. He used Philip as an instrument to bring them unto the faith; now he ordaineth Peter and John to be ministers to give the Spirit and thus doth he foster the unity of his Church when one helpeth another, and not only knit man and man together, but whole churches also. He could have finished that which he had begun by Philip; but to the end the Samaritans might learn to embrace brotherly fellowship with the first Church, he meant to bind them herewith as with a band; secondly, he meant to grant the apostles (whom he had commanded to preach the gospel throughout the whole world — Mar 16:15) this privilege, that they might the better all grow together into one faith of the gospel; and we know that it was otherwise dangerous, lest, seeing the Jews and Samaritans were much unlike in mind and manners, being so divided, they should by this means divide Christ, or at least feign to themselves a new Church.

In the mean season, we see how careful the apostles were to help their brethren; for they stay not until they be requested, but they take this charge upon them of their own accord. The apostles do not this through any distrust, as if they did suspect that Philip did not his duty so uprightly as he ought; 512 but they set to their hand to help him in his work, and Peter and John came not only to help him, and to be partakers of his labors, but also to approve the same. Again, Philip is not grieved because other men finish that building which he had begun, but they one help another full gently and faithfully; and surely it is ambition alone which will not suffer holy fellowship and mutual imparting of duties to enter. 513 Whereas Luke saith that Peter was sent by the rest, we may hereby gather that he was not the chief ruler over his fellows in office; 514 but did so excel amongst them, that yet, notwithstanding, he was subject to, and did obey the body.

Which were at Jerusalem. This may carry a double meaning, either that all the apostles were at Jerusalem then, or that there were certain resident there when the rest went hither and thither; and I do rather allow this latter, for it is to be thought that they did so divide themselves, that always some of the number might take upon them divers embassages, as occasion was offered, that some might stay at Jerusalem, as in the principal standing. 515 Again, it may be that after every man had spent some time in his voyage, they were wont to assemble themselves there. It is certain, indeed, that that time which they spent at Jerusalem was not spent in idleness; and, secondly that they were not tied to some one place, forasmuch as Christ had commanded them to go over all the world (Mar 16:15.)

TSK: Act 8:14 - -- when : Act 8:1, Act 11:1, Act 11:19-22, Act 15:4; 1Th 3:2 received : Act 2:41, Act 17:11; Mat 13:23; Joh 12:48; 1Th 2:13; 2Th 2:10 Peter : Act 3:1-3; ...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 8:14 - -- They sent - That is, the apostles "deputed"two of their number. This shows conclusively that there was no "chief"or ruler among them. They acte...

They sent - That is, the apostles "deputed"two of their number. This shows conclusively that there was no "chief"or ruler among them. They acted as being equal in authority. The reason why they sent Peter and John was probably that there would be a demand for more labor than Philip could render; a church was to be founded, and it was important that persons of experience and wisdom should be present to organize it, and to build it up. The "harvest"had occurred in Samaria, of which the Saviour spoke Joh 4:35, and it was proper that they should enter into it. In times of revival there is often more to be done than can be done by the regular servant of a people, and it is proper that he should be aided from abroad.

Peter - This shows that "Peter"had no such authority and primacy as the Roman Catholics claim for him. He exercised no authority in "sending"others, but was himself "sent."He was appointed by their united voice, instead of claiming the power himself of directing "them."

And John - Peter was ardent, hold, zealous, rash; John was mild, gentle, tender, persuasive. There was wisdom in uniting them in this work, as the talents of both were needed; and the excellencies in the character of the one would compensate for the defects of the other. It is observable that the apostles sent "two"together, as the Saviour had himself done. See the notes on Mar 6:7.

Poole: Act 8:14 - -- These were sent that they might further confirm the doctrine which Philip had preached amongst the Samaritans, and by apostolical authority constitu...

These were sent that they might further confirm the doctrine which Philip had preached amongst the Samaritans, and by apostolical authority constitute a church in Samaria.

Gill: Act 8:14 - -- Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem,.... Not that there were some at Jerusalem, and some elsewhere; for they all tarried at Jerusalem, when ...

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem,.... Not that there were some at Jerusalem, and some elsewhere; for they all tarried at Jerusalem, when the rest of the ministers of the word were scattered abroad; though it is possible, that by this time, some of them might have departed from hence; but it seems more probable, that they were as yet all here: these

heard that Samaria had received the word of God; that is, they heard that the Samaritans, who only received the five books of Moses, and that not the Hebrew, but their own copy of them, now received not only the whole Bible, but the Gospel of Christ, as preached by Philip; which they might hear by a letter, or messengers sent from Philip to them, to acquaint them with the success of the Gospel; or from some persons, who had been in those parts: upon which

they sent unto them Peter and John: who were not only fellow apostles, but very familiar and intimate companions; these they sent to confirm the doctrine of Philip, and establish the young converts in it, and to form them into a Gospel church state, and ordain ministers over them.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 8:14 They sent. The Jerusalem church with the apostles was overseeing the expansion of the church, as the distribution of the Spirit indicates in vv. 15-17...

Geneva Bible: Act 8:14 ( 7 ) Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: ( 7 ) Peter,...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 8:1-40 - --1 By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized man...

Combined Bible: Act 8:14 - --Before recording the sequel of Simon's case, Luke introduces an incident, which, on account of its singularity in New Testament history, demands very ...

Maclaren: Act 8:1-17 - --Seed Scattered And Taking Root And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at...

MHCC: Act 8:14-25 - --The Holy Ghost was as yet fallen upon none of these coverts, in the extraordinary powers conveyed by the descent of the Spirit upon the day of Penteco...

Matthew Henry: Act 8:14-25 - -- God had wonderfully owned Philip in his work as an evangelist at Samaria, but he could do no more than an evangelist; there were some peculiar power...

Barclay: Act 8:14-25 - --Simon was by no means an unusual type in the ancient world. There were many astrologers and soothsayers and magicians, and in a credulous age they h...

Constable: Act 6:8--9:32 - --II. THE WITNESS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA 6:8--9:31 In this next major section of Acts, Luke narrated three significa...

Constable: Act 8:1-40 - --B. The ministry of Philip 8:1b-40 Luke next featured other important events in the expansion of the chur...

Constable: Act 8:1-25 - --1. The evangelization of Samaria 8:1b-25 The first part of Philip's important witness took place...

Constable: Act 8:14-24 - --Compromise in the Samaritan church 8:14-24 8:14-17 The 12 apostles were, of course, the divinely appointed leaders of the Christians (ch. 1). It was n...

College: Act 8:1-40 - --ACTS 8 II. THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1b-12:25) A. PERSECUTION AND DISPERSION OF THE CHURCH (8:1b-3) On that day a great persecution brok...

McGarvey: Act 8:14-17 - --14-17. Before recording the sequel of Simon's case, Luke introduces an incident, which, on account of its singularity in New Testament history, demand...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 8 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 8:1, By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracl...

Poole: Acts 8 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 8

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 8 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 8:1-4) Saul persecutes the church. (Act 8:5-13) Philip's success at Samaria. Simon the sorcerer baptized. (Act 8:14-25) The hypocrisy of Simon ...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 8 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the Christians, and the propagating of Christianity thereby. It was strange, but very tru...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 8 (Chapter Introduction) The Church Reaches Out (Act_8:1-4) Havoc Of The Church (Act_8:1-4 Continued) In Samaria (Act_8:5-13) Things Which Cannot Be Bought And Sold (Act...

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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