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13:15 After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it.”
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Robertson: Act 13:15 - -- After the reading of the law and the prophets ( meta tēn anagnōsin tou nomou kai tōn prophētōn ). The law was first read in the synagogues ...

After the reading of the law and the prophets ( meta tēn anagnōsin tou nomou kai tōn prophētōn ).

The law was first read in the synagogues till b.c. 163 when Antiochus Epiphones prohibited it. Then the reading of the prophets was substituted for it. The Maccabees restored both. There was a reading from the law and one from the prophets in Hebrew which was interpreted into the Aramaic or the Greek Koiné[28928]š for the people. The reading was followed by the sermon as when Jesus was invited to read and to preach in Nazareth (Luk 4:16.). For the service in the synagogue see Schuerer, History of the Jewish People , Div. II, Vol. II, pp. 79ff. It was the duty of the rulers of the synagogue (archisunagōgoi ) to select the readers and the speakers for the service (Mar 5:22, Mar 5:35-38; Luk 8:49; Luk 13:14; Act 13:15; Act 18:8, Act 18:17). Any rabbi or distinguished stranger could be called on to speak.

Robertson: Act 13:15 - -- If ye have any word of exhortation for the people ( ei tis estin en humin logos paraklēseōs pros ton laon ). Literally, if there is among you any...

If ye have any word of exhortation for the people ( ei tis estin en humin logos paraklēseōs pros ton laon ).

Literally, if there is among you any word of exhortation for the people. It is a condition of the first class and assumed to be true, a polite invitation. On "exhortation"(paraklēsis ) See note on Act 9:31. It may be a technical phrase used in the synagogue (Heb 13:22; 1Ti 4:13).

Vincent: Act 13:15 - -- Exhortation See on Act 9:31.

Exhortation

See on Act 9:31.

Wesley: Act 13:15 - -- The law was read over once every year, a portion of it every Sabbath: to which was added a lesson taken out of the prophets. After this was over, any ...

The law was read over once every year, a portion of it every Sabbath: to which was added a lesson taken out of the prophets. After this was over, any one might speak to the people, on any subject he thought convenient. Yet it was a circumstance of decency which Paul and Barnabas would hardly omit, to acquaint the rulers with their desire of doing it: probably by some message before the service began.

JFB: Act 13:15-17 - -- As was his manner on such occasions (Act 21:40; and see Act 26:1).

As was his manner on such occasions (Act 21:40; and see Act 26:1).

JFB: Act 13:15-17 - -- By the latter expression meaning religious proselytes, who united with the Jews in all acts of ordinary worship.

By the latter expression meaning religious proselytes, who united with the Jews in all acts of ordinary worship.

JFB: Act 13:15-17 - -- By marvellous interpositions for them in their deepest depression.

By marvellous interpositions for them in their deepest depression.

Clarke: Act 13:15 - -- After the reading of the law and the prophets - A certain portion of the law and another of the prophets, was read every Sabbath; and the law was so...

After the reading of the law and the prophets - A certain portion of the law and another of the prophets, was read every Sabbath; and the law was so divided as to be read over once every year. In the notes at the conclusion of Deuteronomy, I have considered this subject at large, and given a complete table of the Parashoth, sections of the law, and Haphtaroth, sections of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath in the year in the Jewish synagogues. To have an exact view of every part of the Jewish ecclesiastical economy, the reader will do well to consult the above mentioned table, and those which follow it: they have been drawn up with great care, attention, and indescribable labor

It has been a question, in what language were the law and prophets read in a synagogue of Pisidia, for in that district Strabo informs us that four languages were spoken, viz. the Pisidian, the Solyman, the Greek, and the Lydian. Dr. Lightfoot conjectures, with great probability, that the Scriptures were read in the original Hebrew; and that an interpreter tendered the reading to the people in their mother tongue. There is no doubt that the Jews and proselytes understood the Greek tongue well; and they certainly had the Septuagint version among them

Clarke: Act 13:15 - -- The rulers of the synagogue - These were the persons whose business it was to read the appointed sections, and to take care of the synagogue and its...

The rulers of the synagogue - These were the persons whose business it was to read the appointed sections, and to take care of the synagogue and its concerns; and to see that all was done decently and in order

Clarke: Act 13:15 - -- Sent unto them - Seeing them to be Jews, they wished them to give some suitable address to the people, i.e. to the Jews who were then engaged in Div...

Sent unto them - Seeing them to be Jews, they wished them to give some suitable address to the people, i.e. to the Jews who were then engaged in Divine worship; for the whole of the following discourse, which greatly resembles that of St. Stephen, Acts 7:1-53, is directed to the Jews alone; and this was probably spoken either in Hebrew or Greek

Clarke: Act 13:15 - -- Ye men and brethren - Ανδρες αδελφοι, Men brethren, a Hebraism for, "Ye men who are our brethren,"i.e. Jews, as we ourselves are; but ...

Ye men and brethren - Ανδρες αδελφοι, Men brethren, a Hebraism for, "Ye men who are our brethren,"i.e. Jews, as we ourselves are; but ανδρες is often an expletive, as we have already seen. See the note on Act 7:2

Clarke: Act 13:15 - -- If ye have any word of exhortation - Ει εϚι λογος εν ὑμιν παρακλησεως· If ye have any subject of consolation, any wo...

If ye have any word of exhortation - Ει εϚι λογος εν ὑμιν παρακλησεως· If ye have any subject of consolation, any word of comfort to us, who are sojourners in this strange land, speak it. The Consolation of Israel was an epithet of the Messiah among the Jews; and it is probable that it was in reference to him that the rulers of the synagogue spoke. That παρακλησις is to be understood here as meaning consolation, and this in reference to the Messiah, the whole of the following discourse will prove to the attentive reader; in which Paul shows the care and protection of God towards his people Israel, and the abundant provision he had made for their salvation by Jesus Christ. They wished for consolation, and he declared unto them glad tidings, and many felt the power and comfort of the doctrine of the cross.

Calvin: Act 13:15 - -- 15.After the lecture [reading] of the law. There is no mention made of prayers, and yet, undoubtedly, they were not omitted or foreslowed, [neglecte...

15.After the lecture [reading] of the law. There is no mention made of prayers, and yet, undoubtedly, they were not omitted or foreslowed, [neglected;] but because Luke did intend to set down the sermon made there by Paul, no marvel if he reckon up those things only which did belong unto the order of teaching. And this is a notable place, out of which we learn after what sort they handled doctrine at that time among the Jews. The law and the prophets had the first place; because there must nothing be set before the Church which was not drawn out of that fountain. Also we gather by this that the Scripture was not suppressed among a few, but that both one and other 793 were admitted to the reading thereof, afterward those who were able, and had the grace to teach and exhort, had the second place, as interpreters of the Scripture which was read. Notwithstanding Luke showeth, last of all, that every one was not suffered to speak, lest confusion should arise by liberty; but the office of exhorting was committed to certain men, whom he calleth rulers of the synagogue, or masters. Therefore Paul and Barnabas begin not forthwith to speak, lest they disturb the accustomed order with too much haste; but they do modestly stay till they have liberty granted them to speak, and that with their leave who had authority by public consent. We know how corrupt the state of that people was then; and Luke will at length declare, in the end of the chapter, that these men of Antioch were too stout and stubborn in receiving 794 the grace of Christ; and yet there remained this goodness among them, that their assemblies were honestly and decently governed; 795 for which cause such evil favored confusion is so much the more shame fill which is seen at this day among those who will be counted Christians. The Papists do indeed sing 796 the Scriptures in their churches with shrill and sounding voice, but in an unknown tongue, so that the people reap no fruit thereby. There is seldom any doctrine used; and it were better for the wicked babblers even then to hold their peace, who thrust in their own unclean inventions instead of the Word of God, and pollute with the stink of their impiety whatsoever is holy.

If there be in you? This speech doth signify that what grace soever is in men to edify the Church, it is, as it were, committed 797 to them; although the word in, according to the Hebrew phrase, may be superfluous. Therefore, I stand not greatly upon that, because the sense may be plain, If you have any exhortation which is apt and profitable for the people. An exhortation doth not exclude doctrine. But it seemeth that this word was commonly used among them; because it is properly the office of the teacher to utter no new thing of his own brain, but to apply the Scripture, wherein is comprehended the whole wisdom of the godly, unto the present use of the people. Thus, they do not only teach, but also apply the doctrine which they have elsewhere, unto the edifying of the Church, which I think is meant by the word exhortation.

TSK: Act 13:15 - -- the reading : Act 13:27, Act 15:21; Luk 4:16-18 the rulers : Act 18:8, Act 18:17; Mar 5:22 Ye men : Act 1:16, Act 2:29, Act 2:37, Act 7:2, Act 15:7, A...

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Barnes: Act 13:15 - -- And after the reading of the law and the prophets - See notes on Luk 4:16. The rulers of the synagogue - Those were persons who had the g...

And after the reading of the law and the prophets - See notes on Luk 4:16.

The rulers of the synagogue - Those were persons who had the general charge of the synagogue and its service, to keep everything in order, and to direct the affairs of public worship. They designated the individuals who were to read the Law; and called on those whom they pleased to address the people, and had the power also of inflicting punishment, and of excommunicating, etc. (Schleusner), Mar 5:22, Mar 5:35-36, Mar 5:38; Luk 8:49; Luk 13:14; Act 18:8, Act 18:17. Seeing that Paul and Barnabas were Jews, though strangers, they sent to them, supposing it probable that they would wish to address their brethren.

Men and brethren - An affectionate manner of commencing a discourse, recognizing them as their own countrymen, and as originally of the same religion.

Say on - Greek: "speak!"

Poole: Act 13:15 - -- The reading of the law was commanded by Moses; and they say that Ezra commanded the reading of the prophets also in their synagogues, which was used...

The reading of the law was commanded by Moses; and they say that Ezra commanded the reading of the prophets also in their synagogues, which was used, as we may see in Act 13:27 ; and so divided into several sections, that once a year they might be all read over.

The rulers of the synagogue they were such as had the oversight of this service of God in their synagogues, that it might be performed according to the prescription.

Men and brethren a usual compellation which the Jews gave one another, owning them to serve the same God, and professing a suitable respect for them.

If ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on after the reading before spoken of, there followed a sermon, or exhortation; which the apostles are desired to make, the rulers of the synagogue, as it is supposed, having had some previous knowledge of them.

Gill: Act 13:15 - -- And after the reading of the law and the prophets,.... Which was done every sabbath day, Act 15:21 The five books of Moses, which are meant by the law...

And after the reading of the law and the prophets,.... Which was done every sabbath day, Act 15:21 The five books of Moses, which are meant by the law, were divided into sections: Genesis was divided into twelve, Exodus into eleven, Leviticus into ten, Numbers into ten, and Deuteronomy into ten, which in all make fifty three sections: and so by reading one on each sabbath, and two on one day, they read through the whole law in the course of a year, and which they finished at the close of the feast of tabernacles; and that day was called שמחת תורה "the rejoicing of the law"; it was a day of rejoicing, that the law was read through. Some make fifty four sections, and then two of them must be read together, on two sabbath days, to finish the whole in the year. In some synagogues the section was divided into three parts, and so they finished the law in three years; but this custom was less common p. The custom of reading the law, the Jews say, was one hundred and seventy years before the time of Jesus Christ; though some say the division of the law, into sections, was made by Ezra; and others refer it to Moses himself: it is certain it obtained in the times of Christ and his apostles, as did also the reading of the prophets, and which was introduced in this way, and upon this account. When Antiochus Epiphanes burnt the book of the law, and forbad the reading of it, the Jews in the room of it selected some passages out of the prophets, which they thought came nearest in words and sense to the sections of the law, and read them in their stead; and when the law was restored again, they still continued the reading of the prophetic sections; and the section for the day was called הפטרה, "the dismission", because usually the people were dismissed upon it, unless anyone stood up, and preached or expounded the word of God unto the people: hence the following message and address to the apostles,

the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them; that is, those who were the principal men in the synagogue, the ruler of it, together with the elders; for there was but one ruler in a synagogue; See Gill on Mat 9:18 though there were more elders; and so the Syriac version here renders it, "the elders of the synagogue"; but it may be asked, why should they send to the apostles? how did they know that they were teachers, being strangers? this they might conclude from their outward appearance, their gravity and solidity; for as for habit or dress there was no distinction; or from their sitting down when they came into the synagogue, which was the custom of teachers; or they might have had some knowledge of them, and conversation with them, before they came into the synagogue; for it cannot be reasonably thought that they admitted anyone, whether they knew him or not, to teach in their synagogues:

saying, ye men and brethren: which was the common style of the Jews, they used in addresses, and especially to their own countrymen, as they might perceive Paul and Barnabas were; see Act 2:29.

if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on; the sense is, if they were prepared to preach, or had anything upon their minds to say to the people; or if they had, as it is in the original text, "any word of exhortation or comfort" in them, as they had indeed a rich treasure in their earthen vessels, they had leave and liberty to speak it to the people. "A word of exhortation" designs any doctrine that might be for instruction and comfort, and this was agreeably to the practice of the Jews. For it is said q.

"on the sabbath day, דורשין דרשה, "they preach a sermon", or expound to housekeepers (or masters of families), who are employed in business all the days of the week; and in the midst of the sermon they teach them the traditions, concerning what is forbidden, and what is lawful; and it is better for them to hear than to read in the Hagiographa;''

which books they did not read publicly, as is said in the same place, only the law and the prophets; with the latter of which they dismissed the people, unless a sermon was preached; and which, when done, was chiefly for the sake of the common people, men and women: and it is said r, that

"the women, and the people of the earth (or the common people), come to hear the sermon, and the preachers ought to draw out their hearts;''

speak out their whole mind, and deliver all they know that may be instructive and profitable.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 13:15 Or “give it.”

Geneva Bible: Act 13:15 ( 7 ) And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, [Ye] men [and] brethren, if ye ( h ) have ...

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TSK Synopsis: Act 13:1-52 - --1 Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.6 Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.13 Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.42 ...

Combined Bible: Act 13:15 - --notes one verse 14     

MHCC: Act 13:14-31 - --When we come together to worship God, we must do it, not only by prayer and praise, but by the reading and hearing of the word of God. The bare readin...

Matthew Henry: Act 13:14-41 - -- Perga in Pamphylia was a noted place, especially for a temple there erected to the goddess Diana, yet nothing at all is related of what Paul and Bar...

Barclay: Act 13:14-15 - --One of the amazing things about Acts is the heroism that is passed over in a sentence. Pisidian Antioch stood on a plateau 3,600 feet above sea-level...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 12:25--16:6 - --B. The extension of the church to Cyprus and Asia Minor 12:25-16:5 Luke recorded that Jesus came to brin...

Constable: Act 13:13--14:26 - --3. The mission to Asia Minor 13:13-14:25 Having evangelized Barnabas' homeland the missionaries ...

Constable: Act 13:14-52 - --Ministry in Antioch of Pisidia 13:14-52 Paul and Barnabas proceeded north about 100 mile...

Constable: Act 13:14-15 - --The visit to the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia 13:14-15 Paul and Barnabas atte...

College: Act 13:1-52 - --ACTS 13 III. THE CHURCH IN THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (13:1-28:31) A. THE FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY (13:1-14:28) 1. The Commissioning of Barnabas and Sa...

McGarvey: Act 13:14-15 - --14, 15. Luke does not longer to recount the dangers through which the two travelers may have passed in crossing the mountains, but describes their pro...

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Introduction / Outline

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MHCC: Acts 13 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 13:1-3) The mission of Paul and Barnabas. (Act 13:4-13) Elymas the sorcerer. (v. 14-41) Paul's discourse at Antioch. (Act 13:42-52) He preache...

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