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Text -- Acts 18:26 (NET)

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18:26 He began to speak out fearlessly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately.
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Names, People and Places:
 · Aquila the husband of Priscilla
 · Priscilla the wife of Aquila


Dictionary Themes and Topics: WOMAN | WAY | TEACH; TEACHER; TEACHING | Synagogue | Priscilla | PRISCA | PHILIPPI | PERFECT; PERFECTION | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 1 | LAODICEANS, EPISTLE TO THE | HEBREWS, EPISTLE TO THE | Corinth | COMMERCE | CAREFULLY | BAPTISM | Apollos | Achaia | AQUILA | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 18:26 - -- They took him unto them ( proselabonto ). Second aorist middle (indirect) indicative of proslambanō , old verb, to their home and heart as companio...

They took him unto them ( proselabonto ).

Second aorist middle (indirect) indicative of proslambanō , old verb, to their home and heart as companion (cf. the rabbis and the ruffians in Act 17:5). Probably for dinner after service.

Robertson: Act 18:26 - -- Expounded ( exethento ). Second aorist (effective) middle indicative of ektithēmi seen already in Act 11:4, to set forth.

Expounded ( exethento ).

Second aorist (effective) middle indicative of ektithēmi seen already in Act 11:4, to set forth.

Robertson: Act 18:26 - -- More carefully ( akribesteron ). Comparative adverb of akribōs . More accurately than he already knew. Instead of abusing the young and brilliant p...

More carefully ( akribesteron ).

Comparative adverb of akribōs . More accurately than he already knew. Instead of abusing the young and brilliant preacher for his ignorance they (particularly Priscilla) gave him the fuller story of the life and work of Jesus and of the apostolic period to fill up the gaps in his knowledge. It is a needed and delicate task, this thing of teaching gifted young ministers. They do not learn it all in schools. More of it comes from contact with men and women rich in grace and in the knowledge of God’ s ways. He was not rebaptized, but only received fuller information.

Vincent: Act 18:26 - -- More perfectly ( ἀκριβέστερον ) The comparative of the same word. More accurately.

More perfectly ( ἀκριβέστερον )

The comparative of the same word. More accurately.

Wesley: Act 18:26 - -- Privately; and taught publicly. Probably he returned to live at Alexandria, soon after he had been baptized by John; and so had no opportunity of bein...

Privately; and taught publicly. Probably he returned to live at Alexandria, soon after he had been baptized by John; and so had no opportunity of being fully acquainted with the doctrines of the Gospel, as delivered by Christ and his apostles.

Wesley: Act 18:26 - -- He who knows Christ, is able to instruct even those that are mighty in the Scriptures.

He who knows Christ, is able to instruct even those that are mighty in the Scriptures.

JFB: Act 18:26 - -- Joying to observe the extent of Scripture knowledge and evangelical truth which he displayed, and the fervency, courage, and eloquence with which he p...

Joying to observe the extent of Scripture knowledge and evangelical truth which he displayed, and the fervency, courage, and eloquence with which he preached the truth.

JFB: Act 18:26 - -- Privately.

Privately.

JFB: Act 18:26 - -- Opening up those truths, to him as yet unknown, on which the Spirit had shed such glorious light. (In what appears to be the true reading of this vers...

Opening up those truths, to him as yet unknown, on which the Spirit had shed such glorious light. (In what appears to be the true reading of this verse, Priscilla is put before Aquila, as in Act 18:18 [see on Act 18:18]; she being probably the more intelligent and devoted of the two). One cannot but observe how providential it was that this couple should have been left at Ephesus when Paul sailed thence for Syria; and no doubt it was chiefly to pave the way for the better understanding of this episode that the fact is expressly mentioned by the historian in Act 18:19. We see here also an example of not only lay agency (as it is called), but female agency of the highest kind and with the most admirable fruit. Nor can one help admiring the humility and teachableness of so gifted a teacher in sitting at the feet of a Christian woman and her husband.

Clarke: Act 18:26 - -- They took him unto them - This eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, who was even a public teacher, was not ashamed to be indebted to the inst...

They took him unto them - This eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, who was even a public teacher, was not ashamed to be indebted to the instructions of a Christian woman, in matters that not only concerned his own salvation, but also the work of the ministry, in which he was engaged. It is disgraceful to a man to be ignorant, when he may acquire wisdom; but it is no disgrace to acquire wisdom from the meanest person or thing. The adage is good: Despise not advice, even of the meanest: the gaggling of geese preserved the Roman state.

Calvin: Act 18:26 - -- 26.Whom, when Priscilla By this it appeareth how far Priscilla and Aquila were from the love of themselves, and from envying another man’s virtue, ...

26.Whom, when Priscilla By this it appeareth how far Priscilla and Aquila were from the love of themselves, and from envying another man’s virtue, in that they deliver those things familiarly and privately to an eloquent man, which he may afterward utter publicly. They excelled not in the same grace wherein he did excel, and, peradventure, they might have been despised in the congregation. Moreover, they most diligently help him, whom they see better furnished as well with eloquence as the use of the Scripture; so that they keep silence, and he alone is heard. −

Again, this was no small modesty which was in Apollos, in that he doth suffer himself to be taught and instructed not only in [by] an handy-craftsman, but also by a woman. He was mighty in the Scripture, and did surpass − 350 them; but as touching the accomplishment of the kingdom of Christ, those do polish and trim him who might seem to be scarce fit ministers. Also, we see that at that time women were not so ignorant of the word of God as the Papists will have them; forasmuch as we see that one of. the chief teachers of the Church was instructed by a woman. Notwithstanding, we must remember that Priscilla did execute this function of teaching at home in her own house, that she might not overthrow the order prescribed by God and nature. −

TSK: Act 18:26 - -- to speak : Act 14:3; Isa 58:1; Eph 6:19, Eph 6:20 Aquila : Act 18:2, Act 18:3 expounded : Act 8:31, Act 28:23; Pro 1:5, Pro 9:9, Pro 22:17, Pro 22:18,...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 18:26 - -- And expounded - Explained. The way of God - Gave him full and ample instructions respecting the Messiah as having already come, and respe...

And expounded - Explained.

The way of God - Gave him full and ample instructions respecting the Messiah as having already come, and respecting the nature of his work.

Poole: Act 18:26 - -- If we allow Priscilla to have contributed towards the instruction of Apollos, as doubtless we may, it is certain it was only in private discourse; w...

If we allow Priscilla to have contributed towards the instruction of Apollos, as doubtless we may, it is certain it was only in private discourse; which being joined with a meek and humble behaviour, might be very effectual for the conversion of souls, 1Pe 3:1,2 . Thus Timothy was indebted for his knowledge in the things of God to his mother and grandmother, 2Ti 1:5 . But otherwise it is not lawful for a woman to teach, 1Ti 2:11,12 .

Gill: Act 18:26 - -- And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue,.... Of the Jews at Ephesus; using great freedom of speech, and showing much intrepidity and greatness o...

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue,.... Of the Jews at Ephesus; using great freedom of speech, and showing much intrepidity and greatness of soul, and presence of mind; not fearing the faces of men, nor the revilings and contradictions of the Jews:

whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard; they attending at the synagogue, and having observed what he delivered, that there was some deficiency in it, though they took no notice of it publicly; partly on their own account, it not being proper, especially for Priscilla, to speak in public, nor was it allowed in the Jewish synagogues for a woman to speak there; and partly on his account, that they might not put him to the blush, and discourage him; and chiefly on account of the Gospel, that they might not lay any stumblingblocks in the way of that, and of young converts, and give an occasion to the adversary to make advantages: wherefore

they took him unto them; they took him aside when he came out of the synagogue, and privately conversed with him; they had him "to their own house"; as the Syriac version renders it;

and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly; these two doubtless had received a considerable measure of evangelical light and knowledge from the Apostle Paul, during the time of their conversation with him; and as they freely received from him, they freely imparted it to Apollos, with a good design to spread the truth of the Gospel, and to promote it and the interest of Christ in the world: and as on the one hand it was a good office, and a kind part in them, to communicate knowledge to him, so it was an instance of a good spirit, and of condescension in him, to be taught and instructed by them; especially since one of them was a woman, and both mechanics, and made but a mean figure: and from hence it may be observed, that women of grace, knowledge, and experience, though they are not allowed to teach in public, yet they may, and ought to communicate in private, what they know of divine things, for the use of others.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 18:26 BDAG 883 s.v. προσλαμβάνω 3 has “take aside, mid. τινά someone…...

Geneva Bible: Act 18:26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto [them], and expounded unto him the ( o ) w...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 18:1-28 - --1 Paul labours with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles.9 The Lord encourages him in a vision.12 He is accused before Gallio the deputy...

Combined Bible: Act 18:26 - --notes on verse 24     

MHCC: Act 18:24-28 - --Apollos taught in the gospel of Christ, as far as John's ministry would carry him, and no further. We cannot but think he had heard of Christ's death ...

Matthew Henry: Act 18:24-28 - -- The sacred history leaves Paul upon his travels, and goes here to meet Apollos at Ephesus, and to give us some account of him, which was necessary t...

Barclay: Act 18:24-28 - --The story of the Third Missionary Journey begins at Act 18:23. It began with a tour of Galatia and Phrygia to confirm the brethren there. Paul then ...

Barclay: Act 18:24-28 - --Christianity is here described as The Way of the Lord. One of the commonest titles in Acts is: "The Way" (Act 9:2; Act 19:9; Act 19:23; Act 22:4...

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 16:6--19:21 - --C. The extension of the church to the Aegean shores 16:6-19:20 The missionary outreach narrated in this ...

Constable: Act 18:23--19:21 - --5. The results of ministry in Asia 18:23-19:20 Luke gave considerable information regarding Paul...

Constable: Act 18:24-28 - --The ministry of Apollos 18:24-28 The purpose of this pericope (18:24-28) seems primarily to be to bring us up to date on what had transpired in Ephesu...

College: Act 18:1-28 - --ACTS 18 13. The Visit at Corinth (18:1-17) Paul's Arrival and Ministry with Aquila and Priscilla (18:1-4) 1 After this, Paul left Athens and went ...

McGarvey: Act 18:24-26 - --24-26. (24) " Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born in Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. (25) This man was i...

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Commentary -- Other

Evidence: Act 18:26 " It is better to be divided by truth than united in error; it is better to speak truth that hurts and then heals than to speak a lie; it is better to...

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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 18 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 18:1, Paul labours with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles; Act 18:9, The Lord encourages him in a vision; Act 18:12,...

Poole: Acts 18 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 18

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 18 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 18:1-6) Paul at Corinth, with Aquila and Priscilla. (Act 18:7-11) He continues to preach at Corinth. (Act 18:12-17) Paul before Gallio. (Act 1...

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 18 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter we have, I. Paul's coming to Corinth, his private converse with Aquila and Priscilla, and his public reasonings with the Jews, fro...

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 18 (Chapter Introduction) Preaching In Corinth (Act_18:1-11) In The Worst Of Cities (Act_18:1-11 Continued) Impartial Roman Justice (Act_18:12-17) The Return To Antioch (...

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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