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Text -- Acts 21:9 (NET)

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21:9 (He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.)
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Dictionary Themes and Topics: Women | WOMAN | Synagogue | Prophetesses | Philip | Paul | PROPHETESS | PHILIP, THE EVANGELIST | PHILIP THE EVANGELIST | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | Minister | MINISTRY | Luke | LYCIA | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | more
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Robertson: Act 21:9 - -- Virgins which did prophesy ( parthenoi prophēteusai ). Not necessarily an "order"of virgins, but Philip had the honour of having in his home four v...

Virgins which did prophesy ( parthenoi prophēteusai ).

Not necessarily an "order"of virgins, but Philip had the honour of having in his home four virgin daughters with the gift of prophecy which was not necessarily predicting events, though that was done as by Agabus here. It was more than ordinary preaching (cf. Act 19:6) and was put by Paul above the other gifts like tongues (1 Corinthians 14:1-33). The prophecy of Joel (Joe 2:28.) about their sons and daughters prophesying is quoted by Peter and applied to the events on the day of Pentecost (Act 2:17). Paul in 1Co 11:5 gives directions about praying and prophesying by the women (apparently in public worship) with the head uncovered and sharply requires the head covering, though not forbidding the praying and prophesying. With this must be compared his demand for silence by the women in 1Co 14:34-40; 1Ti 2:8-15 which it is not easy to reconcile. One wonders if there was not something known to Paul about special conditions in Corinth and Ephesus that he has not told. There was also Anna the prophetess in the temple (Luk 2:36) besides the inspired hymns of Elizabeth (Luk 1:42-45) and of Mary (Luk 1:46-55). At any rate there was no order of women prophets or official ministers. There were Old Testament prophetesses like Miriam, Deborah, Huldah. Today in our Sunday schools the women do most of the actual teaching. The whole problem is difficult and calls for restraint and reverence. One thing is certain and that is that Luke appreciated the services of women for Christ as is shown often in his writings (Luk 8:1-3, for instance) before this incident.

JFB: Act 21:8-10 - -- (The words "the were of Paul's company" are omitted in the best manuscripts. They were probably added as the connecting words at the head of some chur...

(The words "the were of Paul's company" are omitted in the best manuscripts. They were probably added as the connecting words at the head of some church lessons).

JFB: Act 21:8-10 - -- A run along the coast, southward, of some thirty miles.

A run along the coast, southward, of some thirty miles.

JFB: Act 21:8-10 - -- A term answering apparently very much to our missionary [HOWSON], by whose ministry such joy had been diffused over Samaria and the Ethiopian eunuch h...

A term answering apparently very much to our missionary [HOWSON], by whose ministry such joy had been diffused over Samaria and the Ethiopian eunuch had been baptized (Acts 8:4-40).

JFB: Act 21:8-10 - -- Deacons, who had "purchased to himself a good degree" (1Ti 3:13). He and Paul now meet for the first time, some twenty-five years after that time.

Deacons, who had "purchased to himself a good degree" (1Ti 3:13). He and Paul now meet for the first time, some twenty-five years after that time.

JFB: Act 21:9 - -- Fulfilling Joe 2:28 (see Act 2:18). This is mentioned, it would seem, merely as a high distinction divinely conferred on so devoted a servant of the L...

Fulfilling Joe 2:28 (see Act 2:18). This is mentioned, it would seem, merely as a high distinction divinely conferred on so devoted a servant of the Lord Jesus, and probably indicates the high tone of religion in his family.

Clarke: Act 21:9 - -- Four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy - Probably these were no more than teachers in the Church: for we have already seen that this is a frequ...

Four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy - Probably these were no more than teachers in the Church: for we have already seen that this is a frequent meaning of the word prophesy; and this is undoubtedly one thing intended by the prophecy of Joel, quoted Act 2:17, Act 2:18, of this book. If Philip’ s daughters might be prophetesses, why not teachers?

Calvin: Act 21:9 - -- 9.Four daughters This is added for the commendation of Philip, not only that we might know that his house was well ordered, but also that it was famo...

9.Four daughters This is added for the commendation of Philip, not only that we might know that his house was well ordered, but also that it was famous and excellent through the blessing of God. For, assuredly, it was no small gift to have four daughters all endowed with the spirit of prophecy. −

By this means the Lord meant to beautify the first beginnings of the gospel, when he raised up men and women to foretell things to come. Prophecies had now almost ceased many years among the Jews, to the end they might be more attentive and desirous to hear the new voice of the gospel. Therefore, seeing that prophesying, which was in a manner quite ceased, doth now after long time return again, it was a token of a more perfect state. Notwithstanding, it seemeth that the same was the reason why it ceased shortly after; for God did support the old people with diverse foretellings, until Christ should make an end of all prophecies. − 460 Therefore, it was meet that the new kingdom of Christ should be thus furnished and beautified with this furniture, that all men might know that that promised visitation of the Lord was present; and it was also expedient that it should last but for a short time, lest the faithful should always wait for some farther thing, or lest that curious wits might have occasion given to seek or invent some new thing ever now and then. For we know that when that ability and skill was taken away, there were, notwithstanding, many brain-sick fellows, who did boast that they were prophets; and also it may be that the frowardness of men did deprive the Church of this gift. But that one cause ought to be sufficient, in that God, by taking away prophecies, did testify that the end and perfection was present in Christ; and it is uncertain how these maids did execute the office of prophesying, saving that the Spirit of God did so guide and govern them, that he did not overthrow the order which he himself set down. And forasmuch as he doth not suffer women to bear any public office in the Church, it is to be thought that they did prophesy at home, or in some private place, without the common assembly. −

Defender: Act 21:9 - -- Philip the evangelist was last mentioned in the book of Acts as going to Caesarea (Act 8:40), about twenty years previously. There he apparently settl...

Philip the evangelist was last mentioned in the book of Acts as going to Caesarea (Act 8:40), about twenty years previously. There he apparently settled, raising a godly Christian family. His four daughters had been entrusted with the gift of prophecy (1Co 14:1-4). According to early church historians, they lived long and fruitful lives in Christ's service."

TSK: Act 21:9 - -- virgins : 1Co 7:25-34, 1Co 7:38 which : Act 2:17; Exo 15:20; Jdg 4:4; 2Ki 22:14; Neh 6:14; Joe 2:28; 1Co 11:4, 1Co 11:5; Rev 2:20

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 21:9 - -- Which did prophesy - See the notes on Act 2:17; Act 11:27. That females sometimes partook of the prophetic influence, and foretold future event...

Which did prophesy - See the notes on Act 2:17; Act 11:27. That females sometimes partook of the prophetic influence, and foretold future events, is evident from various places in the New Testament. See the notes on Act 2:17.

Poole: Act 21:9 - -- Virgins by their father’ s and their own voluntary determination, as 1Co 7:37 ; neither is it said whether they continued in that state, but the...

Virgins by their father’ s and their own voluntary determination, as 1Co 7:37 ; neither is it said whether they continued in that state, but they were so.

Which did prophesy not by expounding the prophecies or word of God, for no woman is suffered to teach publicly, 1Co 14:34 1Ti 2:12 ; but rather foretelling things to come, which gift God did not debar that sex from; especially it having been promised, Joe 2:28 , and in part fulfilled before, in Act 2:17 ; by which God would show the enlargement of his mercies, and plenty of his Spirit, reserved for the times of the gospel.

Haydock: Act 21:9 - -- Prophecy. It is supposed that these daughters of St. Philip had made a vow of virginity, or at least remained in that state our of a motive of relig...

Prophecy. It is supposed that these daughters of St. Philip had made a vow of virginity, or at least remained in that state our of a motive of religion. St. Jerome thinks in reward of this they were gifted with a prophetic spirit. (Lib. i. chap. 24. cont. Jov.) ---

Others think that by prophesying is meant interpreting the Scriptures, or singing the praises of God. (Estius)

Gill: Act 21:9 - -- And the same man had four daughters,.... So that he was a married man, which may be observed against the Papists, who forbid marriage to ecclesiastics...

And the same man had four daughters,.... So that he was a married man, which may be observed against the Papists, who forbid marriage to ecclesiastics: and they were,

virgins: not under any vow of virginity, but they had not as yet changed their state of life, and were pure and incorrupt:

which did prophesy; not explain and interpret Scripture, or preach in public assemblies; for these were not allowed women, neither in the Jewish synagogues, nor in Christian assemblies; but they were endowed with a gift of foretelling future events, as was promised such should have in Gospel times, Joe 2:28.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 21:9 This is best taken as a parenthetical note by the author. Luke again noted women who were gifted in the early church (see Eusebius, Ecclesiastical His...

Geneva Bible: Act 21:9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did ( c ) prophesy. ( c ) They had a peculiar gift of foretelling things to come.

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 21:1-40 - --1 Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.10 Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, he will not be dissuaded fro...

Combined Bible: Act 21:9 - --notes on verse 8     

Maclaren: Act 21:1-15 - --Drawing Nearer To The Storm And it came to pass, that, after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, an...

MHCC: Act 21:8-18 - --Paul had express warning of his troubles, that when they came, they might be no surprise or terror to him. The general notice given us, that through m...

Matthew Henry: Act 21:8-14 - -- We have here Paul and his company arrived at length at Caesarea, where he designed to make some stay, it being the place where the gospel was first ...

Barclay: Act 21:1-16 - --The narrative is speeding up and there is an atmosphere of approaching storm as Paul comes nearer Jerusalem. Two things stand out here. (i) There is...

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 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 19:21--21:17 - --1. Ministry on the way to Jerusalem 19:21-21:16 At this point in his ministry Paul began to focu...

Constable: Act 21:7-14 - --Paul's advance to Caesarea 21:7-14 21:7 Ptolemais (Acco of the Old Testament and modern Acre located on the north side of the bay of Haifa) lay 20 mil...

College: Act 21:1-40 - --ACTS 21 13. The Stops at Cos, Rhodes, and Patara (21:1-2) 1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos...

McGarvey: Act 21:8-9 - --8, 9. The single day spent with the brethren in Ptolemais was sufficient for the solemn admonitions which Paul was leaving with all the Churches, and ...

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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 21 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 21:1, Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy; Act 21:10, Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem...

Poole: Acts 21 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 21

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 21 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 21:1-7) Paul's voyage towards Jerusalem. (Act 21:8-18) Paul at Cesarea. The prophecy of Agabus, Paul at Jerusalem. (Act 21:19-26) He is persuad...

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 21 (Chapter Introduction) We have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostle in his travels throughout the Gentile nations to preach the gospel, and have seen a gr...

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 21 (Chapter Introduction) No Retreat (Act_21:1-16) Compromise In Jerusalem (Act_21:17-26) A Slanderous Charge (Act_21:27-36) Facing The Fury Of The Mob (Act_21:37-40)

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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