Acts 2:1--28:31
day <2250> [the day.]
<2258> [they.]
Suddenly <869> [suddenly.]
like <5618> [as.]
filled <4137> [it.]
spreading out <1266> [cloven.]
like <5616> [like.]
rest <2523> [sat.]
were filled <4130> [filled.]
they began <756> [began.]
as <2531> [as.]
<2258> [were.]
devout <2126> [devout.]
under <5259> [under.]
When ... sound occurred <1096 5456> [was noised abroad. Gr. voice was made. the multitude.]
was in confusion <4797> [confounded. or, troubled in mind.]
Completely baffled <1839> [amazed.]
<1526> [are.]
Medes <3370> [Medes.]
Elamites <1639> [Elamites.]
Mesopotamia <3318> [Mesopotamia.]
Cappadocia <2587> [Cappadocia.]
Pontus <4195> [Pontus.]
province of Asia <773> [Asia.]
Phrygia <5435> [Phrygia.]
Pamphylia <3828> [Pamphylia.]
Egypt <125> [Egypt.]
Libya <3033> [Libya.]
Cyrene <2957> [Cyrene.]
visitors <1927> [strangers.]
<2453> [Jews.]
Cretans <2912> [Cretes.]
Arabs <690> [Arabians.]
great deeds <3167> [wonderful.]
What <5101> [What.]
<1526> [These.]
with <4862> [with.]
raised <1869> [lifted.]
You men <435> [Ye men.]
listen carefully <1801> [hearken.]
these men <3778> [these.]
In spite of .......... for <1063> [seeing.]
prophet <4396> [the prophet.]
in <1722> [in.]
I will pour out <1632> [I will.]
all <3956> [all.]
your sons ... your ...... your ........ your <5216 5207> [your sons.]
on my .... men ........ my <1909 3450 1401> [on my servants.]
both .............. and they will prophesy <2532 4395> [and they.]
sun <2246> [sun.]
great <3173> [great.]
who <3739> [whosoever.]
Men ........... a man <435> [men.]
Jesus <2424> [Jesus.]
Men ........... a man <435> [a man.]
that <3739> [which.]
<1560> [being.]
<2983> [ye have.]
God <2316> [God.]
having released <3089> [loosed.]
because <2530> [because.]
David <1138> [David.]
<4308> [I foresaw.]
I will ... be shaken <4531 3363> [I should not.]
my ...... my tongue ... my <3450 1100> [my tongue.]
you will ... leave <1459> [leave.]
your <4675> [thine.]
to experience <1492> [to see.]
have made known <1107> [made.]
you will make ... full <4137> [make.]
[let me. or, I may. freely.]
forefather <3966> [the patriarch.]
David <1138> [David.]
was <5225> [being.]
knew <1492> [knowing.]
with an oath <3727> [with.]
<450> [he.]
by foreseeing <4275> [seeing.]
spoke <2980> [spake.]
<3739> [whereof.]
right hand <1188> [by.]
having received <2983> [having.]
he has poured out <1632> [he.]
Lord ..... lord <2962> [The Lord.]
your enemies ..... your <4675 2190> [thy foes.]
all <3956> [all.]
this <5126> [that same.]
when ... heard ... they were acutely distressed <191 2660> [they.]
brothers <435> [Men.]
What <5101> [what.]
Repent <3340> [Repent.]
be baptized <907> [be.]
<1909> [in.]
and .................... and you will receive <2532 2983> [and ye.]
promise <1860> [the promise.]
and .... and for all <2532 3956> [and to all.]
as many as <3745> [as many.]
many <4119> [with.]
he testified <1263> [did.]
Save yourselves <4982> [Save.]
perverse <4646> [untoward.]
<780> [gladly.]
were baptized <907> [were baptized.]
were added <4369> [added.]
<2258> [they.]
fellowship <2842> [fellowship.]
breaking <2800> [in breaking.]
and ......... and ... prayer <1161 2532 4335> [and in prayers.]
Reverential awe <5401> [fear.]
many <4183> [many.]
<2192> [had.]
they began selling <4097> [sold.]
distributing <1266> [parted.]
Every ................. from house to house <2596> [daily.]
breaking <2806> [breaking.]
Every ................. from house to house <2596 3624> [from house to house. or, at home.]
sharing <3335> [did.]
humble <858> [singleness.]
having <2192> [having.]
Lord <2962> [the Lord.]
Peter <4074> [Peter.]
were going up <305> [went.]
time <5610> [the hour.]
was being <5225> [lame.]
who <3739> [whom.]
<3588> [which.]
beg for <154> [to ask.]
looked directly <816> [fastening.]
Look <991> [Look.]
silver <694> [Silver.]
But .......... but <1161> [but.]
In <1722> [In.]
of Jesus <2424> [Jesus.]
jumped up <1814> [he.]
praising <134> [praising.]
they recognized <1921> [they knew.]
they were filled <4130> [they were.]
While .... was hanging on <2902> [held.]
all <3956> [all.]
in <1909> [in.]
Men <435> [Ye men.]
or <2228> [or.]
as <5613> [as.]
God of Abraham ...... God <11 2316> [God of Abraham.]
has glorified <1392> [hath.]
whom <3739> [whom.]
Holy <40> [the Holy One.]
asked <154> [desired.]
Originator <747> [Prince. or, Author.]
whom ....... To this fact <3739> [whom.]
whom ....... To this fact <3739> [whereof.]
Jesus .... him <846> [his.]
<1909> [through.]
complete health <3647> [perfect.]
I know <1492> [wot.]
in <2596> [through.]
<3739> [those.]
all <3956> [all.]
repent <3340> [Repent.]
turn back ...... may be wiped out <1994 1813> [be.]
<1519> [that.]
<3704> [when.]
heaven <3772> [the heaven.]
time <5550> [the times.]
holy <40> [holy.]
Moses <3475> [Moses.]
a prophet <4396> [A prophet.]
from among your <5216 1537> [of your.]
like <5613> [like.]
him <846> [him.]
Every <3956> [that every.]
And all ...... and ......... and <1161 3956 2532> [and all.]
Samuel <4545> [Samuel.]
sons <5207> [the children.]
covenant <1242> [the covenant.]
and .............. And ... your <2532 4675> [And in.]
all <3956> [all.]
first <4412> [first.]
raised up <450> [having.]
sent <649> [sent.]
by <1722> [in.]
<2409> [the priests.]
commander <4755> [the captain. or, the ruler.]
Sadducees <4523> [the Sadducees.]
angry <1278> [grieved.]
announcing <2605> [preached.]
they seized <1911> [laid.]
many <4183> [many.]
number <706> [the number.]
On <1909> [on.]
rulers <758> [rulers.]
Annas <452> [Annas.]
After making ..... stand <2476> [when.]
in ........ By what power ... by what <1722 4169 1411> [By what power.]
in ........ By what .... by what name <1722 4169 3686> [by what name.]
filled <4130> [filled.]
a good deed done <2108> [the good.]
known <1110> [known.]
that by <3754 1722> [that by.]
whom .... whom God <3739 2316> [whom God.]
stone <3037> [the stone.]
you <5216> [you.]
cornerstone <2776> [the head.]
<2076> [is there.]
under <5259> [under.]
<1526> [were.]
recognized <1921> [they took.]
saw <991> [beholding.]
they had <2192> [they.]
to go <565> [to go.]
What <5101> [What.]
plain <1110> [a notable.]
and ... cannot <2532 3756> [and we.]
spreading <3363 1268> [that it.]
<547> [let.]
And ... called ... in <2532 2564> [And they.]
not to speak <3361 5350> [not to speak.]
<1487> [Whether.]
to obey <191> [to hearken.]
you decide <2919> [judge.]
impossible for us <2249 3756> [we cannot.]
what <3739> [the things.]
After threatening ... further <4324> [when.]
how <4459> [how.]
because .... all .... for <3754 3956 1909> [for all.]
forty <5062> [forty.]
went <2064> [they.]
heard ... they raised <191 142> [they.]
Master <1203> [Lord.]
through <1223> [by.]
Why <2444> [Why.]
kings <935> [kings.]
against ..... against his <2596 846> [against his.]
indeed .................... against <1909 225> [of a.]
your <4675> [thy.]
whom <3739> [whom.]
both <5037> [both.]
Pontius Pilate <4194 4091> [Pontius Pilate.]
people <2992> [the people.]
to do <4160> [to do.]
and <2532> [and.]
pay attention <1896> [behold.]
with <3326> [that.]
extend .............. through <1722 1223 1614> [By stretching.]
and ...... signs and <2532 4592> [and that.]
name <3686> [the name.]
place <5117> [the place.]
they .............. they were all filled <2258 4130 537 846> [they were all.]
began to speak <2980> [spake.]
group <4128> [the multitude.]
<5100> [ought.]
great ................ great <3173> [with.]
grace <5485> [grace.]
who were <5225> [was.]
For ......... because <1063> [for.]
at <3844> [at.]
were distributed <1239> [distribution.]
Barnabas <921> [Barnabas.]
son <5207> [The son.]
Cyprus <2953> [Cyprus.]
sold <4453> [sold.]
[Cir. A.M. 4038. A.D. 34.]
He kept back <3557> [kept.]
<846> [his.]
placed <5087> [laid.]
<1302> [why.]
[lie to. or, deceive.]
keep back <3557> [to keep.]
you ....... was ................ your ..... not <3780 5225 4675 3756 4671> [was it not thine.]
<5101> [why.]
You have ... lied <5574> [thou hast.]
heard .............. heard <191> [hearing.]
great <3173> [great.]
Why <5101> [How.]
have ... agreed together ............... have buried <4856 2290> [have.]
to test <3985> [to tempt.]
feet <4228> [the feet.]
she collapsed <4098> [fell.]
through <1223> [by.]
<2258> [they.]
among .................. in <1722> [in.]
rest <3062> [of.]
but <235> [but.]
believers <4100> [believers.]
number crowds <4128> [multitudes.]
carried .... out <1627> [they brought.]
streets <2596 4113> [into the streets. or, in every street.]
bringing <5342> [bringing.]
were ... being healed <2323> [healed.]
high priest <749> [the high.]
all <3956> [all.]
with jealousy <2205> [indignation. or, envy.]
stand <2476> [stand.]
all <3956> [all.]
they entered <1525> [entered.]
Now <1161> [But.]
high council <1087> [senate.]
sent <649> [sent.]
jail <1201> [The prison.]
commander <4755> [the captain.]
they were greatly puzzled <1280> [they.]
this <5124> [this.]
Look <2400> [Behold.]
they were afraid ... being stoned <5399 3034> [they.]
they stood <2476> [set.]
We gave .... orders not <3853 3756 3361> [Did not.]
you intend <1014> [intend.]
blood <129> [blood.]
must <1163> [We.]
God <2316> [God.]
raised up <1453> [raised.]
you seized and killed <5210 1315> [ye slew.]
God <2316> [hath.]
Leader <747> [a Prince.]
Savior <4990> [a Saviour.]
to give <1325> [to give.]
forgiveness <859> [forgiveness.]
<2070> [are.]
And ........ and <2532 1161> [and so.]
whom <3739> [whom.]
when ... heard ... they became furious <191 1282> [they.]
<1011> [took.]
stood up <450> [stood.]
Gamaliel <1059> [Gamaliel.]
teacher of the law <3547> [a doctor.]
ordered <2753> [and commanded.]
pay close attention <4337> [take.]
claiming <3004> [boasting.]
<3739> [to whom.]
followed <3982> [obeyed. or, believed.]
Judas <2455> [Judas.]
He too <2548> [he also.]
stay away <868> [Refrain.]
because <3754> [for.]
if <1487> [if.]
fighting against God <2314> [to fight.]
summoned <4341> [when.]
had ... beaten <1194> [beaten.]
they ordered <3853> [they commanded.]
rejoicing <5463> [rejoicing.]
to suffer dishonor <818> [shame.]
day <2250> [daily.]
in ...... from house to house <1722 2596> [in.]
they did ... stop <3973> [they.]
proclaiming the good news <2097> [preach.]
were growing in number <4129> [when.]
arose <1096> [there.]
Greek-speaking Jews <1675> [Grecians.]
native Hebraic Jews <1445> [Hebrews.]
their <846> [their.]
daily <2522> [the daily.]
twelve <1427> [the twelve.]
<2076> [It.]
for us to neglect <2248 2641> [we should.]
brothers <80> [brethren.]
carefully select <1980> [look.]
who are well-attested <3140> [honest.]
full <4134> [full.]
whom <3739> [whom.]
we will devote <4342> [give.]
prayer <4335> [prayer.]
proposal <3056> [the saying.]
Stephen <4736> [Stephen.]
Philip <5376> [Philip.]
Nicolas <3532> [Nicolas.]
Gentile convert to Judaism <4339> [a proselyte.]
who prayed <4336> [when.]
word <3056> [the word.]
number <706> [the number.]
priests <2409> [the priests.]
obedient <5219> [obedient.]
full <4134> [full.]
was performing <4160> [did.]
stood up <450> [there.]
Synagogue .... Freedmen <4864 3032> [the synagogue.]
Cyrenians <2956> [Cyrenians.]
Alexandrians <221> [Alexandrians.]
Cilicia <2791> [Cilicia.]
province of Asia <773> [Asia.]
argued <4802> [disputing.]
they were ... able <2480> [able.]
Spirit <4151> [the spirit.]
they secretly instigated <5260> [they.]
blasphemous <989> [blasphemous.]
against Moses <1519 3475> [against Moses.]
They incited <4787> [they stirred.]
seized <4884> [and caught.]
They brought forward <2476> [set.]
we have heard <191> [we have.]
that <3754> [that.]
change <236> [change.]
customs <1485> [customs. or, rites.]
saw <1492> [saw.]
Are <1487> [Are.]
Brothers <435> [Men.]
God <2316> [The God.]
appeared <3700> [appeared.]
<5607> [when.]
Haran <5488> [Charran.]
[Haran.]
Go out <1831> [Get.]
country .......... land <1093> [the land.]
went out <1831> [came.]
did ... give ................... to give <1325> [he gave.]
not even <3761> [not.]
He ........ to him ........... yet ....... to him ..... and ... his .... him <2532 846> [yet.]
to him ................. to him ....... his .... him <846> [when.]
will enslave <3754 1402> [That.]
four hundred <5071> [four.]
nation <1484> [the nation.]
But ............. and ........... and worship <2532 3000> [and serve.]
covenant <1242> [the covenant.]
Then ......... and so ........ and .......... and ........ and <2532 3779> [and so.]
Or, "and thus," [kai <\\See definition 2532\\> houtos <\\See definition 3779\\>,] in this covenant.
Then ......... and ........ Isaac and .......... and Isaac ....... and <2532 2464> [and Isaac.]
Then ......... and ......... and .......... and ....... Jacob and Jacob <2532 2384> [and Jacob.]
patriarchs <3966> [patriarchs.]
were jealous <2206> [moved.]
sold <591> [sold.]
But <2532> [but.]
rescued <1807> [delivered.]
granted <1325> [gave.]
Joseph .......... Joseph's <2501> [Joseph.]
sent <649> [sent.]
seventy-five <1440> [threescore.]
Jacob <2384> [Jacob.]
died <5053> [died.]
moved <3346> [were.]
Of the two burying-places of the patriarchs, one was at Hebron, the cave and field which Abraham purchased of Ephron the Hittite, (Ge 23:16, etc.); the other in Sychem, which Jacob (not Abraham) bought of the sons of Emmor, (Ge 33:19.) To remove this glaring discrepancy, Markland interprets [para <\\See definition 3844\\>,] from, as it frequently signifies with a genitive, and renders, "And were carried over to Sychem; and afterwards from among the descendants of Emmor, the father, or son, of Sychem, they were laid in the sepulchre which Abraham bought for a sum of money." This agrees with the account which Josephus gives of the patriarchs; that they were carried out of Egypt, first to Sychem, and then to Hebron, where they were buried.
tomb <3418> [the sepulchre.]
of Hamor <1697> [Emmor.]
[Hamor, Shechem.]
as <2531> [when.]
people <2992> [the people.]
Moses <3475> [Moses.]
and <2532 2258 3739> [and was.]
[exceeding fair. or, fair to God.]
he ........ him .... him <846> [when.]
as <1519> [for.]
was trained <3811> [was learned.]
So ............ and ....... and <2532 1161 2258> [and was.]
when <5613> [when.]
it entered <305> [it came.]
to visit <1980> [to.]
but <1161> [For. or, Now. God.]
but <1161> [but.]
next <1966> [the next.]
who was unfairly hurting <91> [he that.]
Who <5101> [Who.]
[Midian.]
forty <5062> [when.]
appeared <3700> [there.]
[Sinai.]
an angel <32> [an.]
in ....... in ... flame <1722 5395> [in a flame.]
bush <942> [in a bush.]
and ... he <1161 846> [and as.]
I .... God ...... God <1473 2316> [I am.]
and <1161> [Then.]
Take .... off <3089> [Put.]
I have certainly seen <1492> [I have seen.]
and ...... and I have come down <2532 2597> [and am.]
and ...... and ......... Now <2532 3568> [And now.]
Moses <3475> [Moses.]
This <5126> [the same.]
a ruler ........ ruler <758> [a ruler.]
in <1722> [by.]
led ... out <1806> [brought.]
performing <4160> [after.]
in ...... at ... Red .... in <1722 2063> [in the Red.]
and .... in ...... at ..... and in ... wilderness <2532 1722 2048> [and in the wilderness.]
Moses <3475> [that.]
a prophet <4396> [A prophet.]
like me <5613 1691> [like unto me. or, as myself. him.]
in ... congregation in ........... at <1722 1577> [in the church.]
with ... angel <3326 32> [with the.]
<3739> [who.]
living <2198> [lively.]
<3739> [whom.]
but <235> [but.]
and ....... their <2532 846> [and in.]
Aaron <2> [unto.]
they made an idol in the form of a calf <3447> [they.]
began rejoicing <2165> [rejoiced.]
and gave ... over ............................ and <2532 3860> [and gave.]
host <4756> [the host.]
house <3624> [O ye.]
not <3361> [have ye.]
forty <5062> [of forty.]
you took along <353> [ye took.]
images <5179> [figures.]
But ......... and .............. but I will deport <2532 3351> [and I.]
Babylon <897> [Babylon.]
In the passage of Amos, to which Stephen refers, it is beyond Damascus; but as Assyria and Media, to which they were carried, were not only beyond Damascus, but beyond Babylon itself, he states that fact, and thus fixes more precisely the place of their captivity.
tabernacle <4633> [the tabernacle.]
spoke <2980> [speaking. or, who spake. that he.]
that <3739> [Which.]
brought <1237 1521> [that came after. or, having received. Jesus.]
[Joshua.]
that <3739> [whom.]
until <2193> [unto.]
He found ......... could find <2147> [found.]
and asked <2532 154> [and desired.]
Most High <5310> [the most High.]
does ... live <2730> [dwelleth.]
as <2531> [as.]
Heaven <3772> [Heaven.]
kind ... house ........... what <4169 3624 5101> [what house.]
You stubborn <4644> [stiffnecked.]
uncircumcised <564> [uncircumcised.]
are ... resisting <496> [resist.]
like <5613> [as.]
Which .... prophets <5101 4012 4396> [Which of.]
Which .............. foretold long ago <5101 3588 4293> [which shewed.]
Righteous One <1342> [the Just One.]
whose <3739> [of whom.]
received <2983> [have received.]
but you did ... obey <2532 5442> [and have.]
became furious <1282> [they were.]
ground <1031> [they gnashed.]
full <4134> [full.]
looked intently <816> [looked.]
saw <1492> [and saw.]
standing <2476> [standing.]
I see <2334> [I see.]
Son <5207> [the Son.]
shouting out <2896> [they cried.]
they covered <4912> [stopped.]
When ... had driven <1544> [cast.]
began to stone <3036> [stoned.]
witnesses <3144> [the witnesses.]
their <846> [their.]
while ... prayed <1941> [calling.]
Lord <2962> [Lord.]
fell <5087> [he kneeled.]
Lord <2962> [Lord.]
he died <2837> [he fell.]
And Saul .................................. and <1161 4569 5037 2532> [And Saul.]
This clause evidently belongs to the conclusion of the previous chapter; there is scarcely a worse division of chapters than this.
<1096> [there.]
church <1577> [the church.]
And .......................... were forced to scatter ....... and <1161 5037 2532 1289> [and they.]
Samaria <4540> [Samaria.]
except <4133> [except.]
devout <2126> [devout.]
made <4160> [made.]
Philip <5376> [Philip.]
city <4172> [the city.]
Rather, "to a city of Samaria," [eis <\\See definition 1519\\> polis Samaria] for the city of Samaria had been utterly destroyed by Hyrcanus, and the city built by Herod on its site was called [Sebaste,] that is, Augusta, in honour of Augustus. Samaria comprised the tract of country formerly occupied by the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, west of Jordan, lying between Judea and Galilee: beginning, says Josephus, at Ginea in the great plain, and ending at the toparchy of Acrabateni.
began proclaiming <2784> [preached.]
with one mind <3661> [with one.]
unclean <169> [unclean.]
paralyzed <3886> [palsies.]
lame people <5560> [lame.]
who had been practicing magic <3096> [used.]
claiming <3004> [giving.]
All <3956> [they.]
from <575> [from.]
greatest ............ power ....... Great <3173 1411> [the great power.]
had amazed <1839> [he had.]
they believed <4100> [they believed.]
about <4012> [concerning.]
both <5037> [both.]
Simon <4613> [Simon.]
This Simon was probably, as several learned men suppose, the same who is mentioned by Josephus, as persuading Drusilla to leave her husband, and live with Felix.
believed <4100> [believed.]
and .................. and ....... he was amazed <2532 5037 1839> [and wondered.]
and ................. signs and ... miracles <2532 5037 4592 1411> [miracles and signs. Gr. signs and great miracles.]
apostles <652> [when.]
had accepted <1209> [received.]
Peter <4074> [Peter.]
prayed <4336> [prayed.]
<2258> [he was.]
only <3440> [only.]
placed <2007> [laid.]
they received <2983> [they received.]
offered <4374> [he offered.]
your <4675> [Thy.]
you thought <3543> [thou.]
gift <1431> [the gift.]
<2076> [hast.]
because <1063> [for.]
repent <3340> [Repent.]
pray <1189> [pray.]
<1487> [if.]
intent <1963> [the thought.]
bitterly <5521> [the gall.]
bondage <4886> [the bond.]
pray <1189> [Pray.]
had solemnly testified <3303 1263> [when they had.]
villages <2968> [villages.]
an angel <32> [The angel.]
Get up <450> [Arise.]
Gaza <1048> [Gaza.]
a desert road <2048> [desert.]
It is probable, that we should refer [eremos <\\See definition 2048\\>,] desert, not to Gaza, but to [hodos <\\See definition 3598\\>,] the way; though Gaza was situated at the entrance of the desert, and the ancient city was in ruins, being destroyed by Alexander.
got up <450> [he arose.]
<435> [a man.]
queen <938> [queen.]
So ...................... who ......... He had come <2532 2258 3739 2064> [and had.]
sitting <5037 2532 2521> [and sitting.]
Isaiah <2268> [Esaias.]
[Isaiah.]
ran up ..... heard <4370 191> [ran thither.]
<687> [Understandest.]
<1063> [How.]
replied ............ So he invited <1161 5037 2036 3870> [And he.]
He was led <71> [He was.]
Now ............... like a sheep ..... like <1161 5613 4263> [as a.]
Now ............... like ...... and like <1161 2532 5613> [and like.]
he did ... open <455> [opened.]
humiliation ..... from him ..... his .... his <846 5014> [his humiliation.]
justice <2920> [judgment.]
For <3754> [for.]
who ....... about <4012 5101> [of whom.]
started speaking <455> [opened.]
beginning <756> [began.]
proclaimed the good news <2097> [preached.]
Look <2400> [See.]
<1487> [If.]
<611> [he answered.]
<4100> [I believe.]
So ........ and .... and ......... and ... baptized <2532 907> [and he baptized.]
they came up <305> [were.]
Spirit <4151> [the Spirit.]
Now ........................... but went on <1161 1063 4198> [and he.]
at ...................... to <1519> [at.]
[Ashdod. he preached.]
Caesarea <2542> [Caesarea.]
[Cir A.M. 4039. A.D. 35.]
Saul <4569> [Saul.]
breathing out <1709> [breathing.]
requested <154> [desired.]
synagogues <4864> [the synagogues.]
Way <3598> [of this way. Gr. of the way.]
he .............. him <846> [as.]
a light <5457> [a light.]
fell <4098> [he fell.]
Saul Saul <4549> [Saul.]
why <5101> [why.]
Who <5101> [Who.]
are you ..... I am <1473 1510> [I am.]
<4642> [it is.]
<5141> [trembling.]
stand up <450> [Arise.]
and ..... and ... will be told <5037 2532 2980> [and it.]
he could see <991> [he saw.]
<2258> [there.]
to ....... and <1161 2532 4314> [and to.]
Ananias .......... Ananias <367> [Ananias.]
Here <2400> [Behold.]
Get up <450> [Arise.]
Saul <4569> [Saul.]
named ... For <3686 1063> [for.]
Lord <2962> [Lord.]
how much <3745> [how.]
here <5602> [here.]
call on <1941> [call.]
Go <4198> [Go.]
chosen <1589> [a chosen.]
to carry <941> [to bear.]
and kings and <2532 935 5037> [and kings.]
people <5207> [the children.]
I will show <1473 5263> [I will.]
For ........... for the sake <1063 5228> [for.]
Ananias <367> [Ananias.]
So .... and ..... placed ................................. and <1161 2532 2007> [and putting.]
Brother <80> [Brother.]
Lord <2962> [the Lord.]
so that you may see again <3704 308> [that thou.]
So .... and ..................................... and be filled <1161 2532 4130> [and be.]
Immediately <2112> [immediately.]
and was baptized <2532 5037 907> [and was.]
after taking <2983> [when.]
<1161> [Then.]
immediately <2112> [straightway.]
saying <3754> [that.]
were amazed <1839> [amazed.]
was ravaging <4199> [destroyed.]
capable <1743> [increased.]
was causing consternation <4797> [confounded.]
proving <4822> [proving.]
Jews <2453> [Cir. A.M. 4040. A.D. 36. the Jews.]
him ................. him <846> [their.]
They were also watching ...... and <5037 2532 3906> [And they.]
disciples <3101> [the disciples.]
Maundrell states that after visiting the place of vision, "about half a mile distant from the city eastward," they returned to the city, and "were shown the gate where St. Paul was let down in a basket. This gate is at present walled up, by reason of its vicinity to the east gate, which renders it of little use."
let ... down <2524> [let.]
<4569> [when.]
<3987> [he assayed.]
and <2532> [but.]
Barnabas <921> [Barnabas.]
apostles <652> [the apostles.]
how he had seen ............... how <4459 1492> [how he had seen.]
and ..... how ................. and how <2532 4459> [and how.]
staying <1531> [coming.]
He was speaking <2980> [he spake.]
debating <4802> [disputed.]
Greek-speaking Jews <1675> [Grecians.]
but <1161> [but.]
<1161> [when.]
Caesarea <2542> [Caesarea.]
[or.]
Tarsus <5019> [Tarsus.]
church <1577> [the churches.]
was strengthened Living <3618> [were edified.]
and ..... and ............ and <2532 4198> [and walking.]
and ..... and ............ and .... encouragement <2532 3874> [and in.]
increased in numbers <4129> [were multiplied.]
as .... traveling around <1330> [Cir A.M. 4041. A.D. 37. as.]
saints <40> [the saints.]
in Lydda <3069> [Lydda.]
who had been confined <2621> [which.]
Jesus ... Christ <2424 5547> [Jesus Christ.]
All those <3956> [all.]
Sharon <4565> [Saron.]
they turned <1994> [turned.]
Joppa <2445> [Joppa.]
Dorcas <1393> [Dorcas. or, Doe or, Roe.]
continually <4134> [full.]
acts of charity <1654> [almsdeeds.]
sick <770> [she was.]
At .................. in an upstairs room <1722 5253> [in an.]
Lydda <3069> [Lydda.]
urged <3870> [desiring.]
delay <3635> [delay. or, be grieved.]
All ........ and ...... and <2532 3956> [and all.]
and showing ..... and <2532 1925> [and shewing.]
<5607> [while.]
sent <1544> [put.]
knelt down <5087> [and kneeled.]
prayed <4336> [and prayed.]
she opened <455> [she opened.]
gave <1325> [he gave.]
widows <5503> [widows.]
[he presented.]
and many <1161 2532 4183> [and many.]
a man <5100> [one.]
in <1722> [Cir. A.M. 4045. A.D. 41. in.]
a centurion <1543> [a centurion.]
Italian <2483> [Italian.]
The Italian band, or rather cohort, [speira <\\See definition 4686\\>,] (a regiment sometimes consisting of from 555 to 1,105 infantry), is not unknown to the Roman writers, (See Tacitus;) and Gruter gives an inscription in which it is mentioned, which was found in the Forum Sempronii, on a fine marble table.
devout <2152> [devout.]
God-fearing <5399> [one.]
<4862> [with.]
<5037> [which.]
and prayed <2532 1189> [and prayed.]
he saw <1492> [saw.]
About <5616> [about.]
an angel <32> [an.]
Cornelius <2883> [Cornelius.]
becoming <1096> [he was.]
What <5101> [What.]
Your .... your <4675> [thy.]
Your .... your <4675> [thine.]
send <3992> [send.]
who <3739> [whose.]
a man <5100> [one.]
This man <3778 2980> [he shall.]
two <1417> [two.]
and ... devout <1161 2532 2152> [and a.]
sent <649> [he sent.]
Peter <4074> [Peter.]
noon <1623> [the sixth.]
He became ................ came <1096> [he became.]
they .......... him <846 1968> [he fell.]
saw <2334> [saw.]
He ..... and .... something <2532 5100> [and a.]
an object <4632> [vessel.]
The word [skeuos <\\See definition 4632\\>,] which corresponds to the Hebrew kelee, denotes every kind of vessel or utensil, any thing which may be considered as a receptacle; and is therefore applicable to a sheet [othone <\\See definition 3607\\>,] or any thing woven from flax, tied up at the four corners, which our word vessel is not.
Get up <450> [Rise.]
slaughter <2380> [kill.]
Or, sacrifice and eat, [thusia <\\See definition 2378\\> kai <\\See definition 2532\\> phago <\\See definition 5315\\>.] The spirit of the heavenly direction seems to be this, say Dr. A. Clarke, "The middle wall of the partition is now pulled down; the Jews and Gentiles are called to become one flock, under one shepherd and bishop of souls. Thou, Peter, shalt open the door of faith to the Gentiles, and be also the minister of the circumcision. Rise up; already a blessed sacrifice is prepared: go and offer it to God; and let thy soul feed on the fruits of his mercy," etc.
Certainly not <3365> [Not.]
for <3754> [for.]
What <3739> [What.]
<1909> [thrice.]
while <5613> [while.]
men <435> [the men.]
to ask <4441> [and asked.]
Spirit <4151> [the Spirit.]
down <2597> [and get.]
<1360> [for.]
Here <2400> [Behold.]
Why <5101> [what.]
Cornelius <2883> [Cornelius.]
righteous <1342> [a just.]
well spoken of <3140> [of good.]
They ........ and ........................ and to hear <1161 2532 5037 191> [and to.]
entertained ... as guests <3579> [and lodged.]
next day <1887> [on.]
and some <2532 5100> [and certain.]
following day <1887> [the morrow.]
[Cesarea.]
This city, once an obscure fortress called Strato's Tower, was built and superbly decorated by Herod the Great and called C‘sarea, in honour of Augustus C‘sar, to whom he dedicated it in the 28th year of his reign. It was situated on the shore of the Mediterranean, between Joppa and Dora, with a haven, rendered by Herod the most convenient on the coast: according to Ibn Idris and Abulfeda, 30 miles from Jaffa or Joppa, 32 from Ramlay, and 36 from Acco or Ptolemais; and, according to Josephus, 600 stadia, or 75 miles from Jerusalem, though the real distance is probably not more than 62 miles. Nothing now remains of the former splendour of C‘sarea: the supposed sites of the ancient edifices are mere mounds of indefinable form; the waves wash the ruins of the mole, the tower, and the port; the whole of the surrounding country is a sandy desert; and not a creature except beasts of prey, resides within many miles of this silent desolation.
had called together <4779> [and had.]
fell <4098> [and fell.]
Stand up <450> [Stand.]
and he found <2532 2147> [and found.]
<2076> [that it.]
<2532> [but.]
when ... sent for ............. you sent for <3343> [as soon.]
may I ask <4441> [I ask.]
Four <5067> [Four.]
<2252> [I was.]
and suddenly <2532 2400> [and, behold.]
your ....... your <4675> [thy.]
have been remembered <3415> [are.]
Therefore <3767> [therefore.]
we are ... here <3918 2249> [are we.]
<455> [opened.]
in <1722> [in.]
fears <5399> [feareth.]
<2076> [is.]
message <3056> [word.]
proclaiming the good news <2097> [preaching.]
you know <1492 5210> [ye know.]
happened .......... that <1096 3739> [which.]
after <3326> [after.]
God .......................... God <2316> [God.]
him ........................... him <846> [who.]
healing <2390> [healing.]
because <3754> [for.]
things <3739> [whom.]
not <3756> [Not.]
witnesses <3144> [witnesses.]
us <2254> [even.]
commanded <3853> [he commanded.]
him ........... him ....... his <5129 846> [him.]
through <1223> [through.]
all ...... everyone <3956> [whosoever.]
Holy Spirit <40 4151> [the Holy Ghost.]
<1537> [they.]
Gentiles <1484> [the Gentiles.]
speaking <2980> [speak.]
gave orders <4367> [commanded.]
name <3686> [the name.]
Then <5119> [Then.]
apostles <652> [the apostles.]
Gentiles <1484> [the Gentiles.]
<1537> [they.]
<2252> [was.]
in ........ in a trance <1722 1611> [in a.]
and .......................... and it came <2532 2064> [and it.]
stared <816> [fastened.]
defiled <2839> [common.]
ritually unclean <169> [unclean.]
What <3739> [What.]
three times <5151> [three.]
Spirit <4151> [the Spirit.]
without <3367> [nothing.]
These <3778> [these.]
He informed <518> [he shewed.]
to Joppa <1519 2445> [to Joppa.]
a message <4487> [words.]
entire <3956> [all.]
I ........... just ....... at <1722 3165 5618> [as I.]
Holy Spirit <40 4151> [the Holy Ghost.]
on ... just ..... on ... at <1722 1909 5618> [as on.]
I remembered <3415> [remembered.]
as <5613> [how.]
And .................. but <1161> [but.]
God ....... as ... also ................ God <5613 2316 2532> [as God.]
who <5101> [what.]
they ceased ... objections <2270> [they held.]
and praised <2532 1392> [and glorified.]
has granted <1325> [hath.]
has granted <1325> [granted.]
had been scattered <1289> [they.]
Phoenicia <5403> [Phenice.]
Cyprus <2954> [Cyprus.]
Antioch <490> [Antioch.]
<3367> [to none.]
Cyrene <2956> [Cyrene.]
Greeks <1675> [the Grecians.]
proclaiming the good news <2097> [preaching.]
hand <5495> [the hand.]
The ......... and ... great <2532 5037 4183> [and a.]
turned <1994> [turned.]
A report <3056> [A.M. 4047. A.D. 43. tidings.]
and they sent <2532 1821> [and they.]
saw <1492> [seen.]
and ......... and encouraged <2532 3870> [and exhorted.]
with devoted <4286> [purpose.]
to remain true <4357> [cleave.]
<2258> [he was.]
full <4134> [full.]
and .... and a significant number <2532 2425> [and much.]
for Tarsus <1519 5019> [to Tarsus.]
whole <3650> [that.]
with ... church ............ in <1722 1577> [with the church.]
taught <1321> [taught.]
were ... called <5537> [were.]
prophets <4396> [prophets.]
Agabus <13> [Agabus.]
severe <3173> [great.]
This was probably the famine which took place in the fourth year of Claudius, which continued for several years, and in which, says Josephus, "many died for want of food."
Claudius <2804> [Claudius.]
Claudius Caesar succeeded C. Caligula, A.D. 41; and after a reign of upwards of 13 years, he was poisoned by his wife Agrippina, and succeeded by Nero.
each <1538> [every.]
to send <3992> [to send.]
to ... elders <4314 4245> [to the.]
by <1223> [by.]
[Cir. A.M. 4048. A.D. 44.]
laid hands <1911 5495> [stretched forth his hands. or, began.]
to harm <2559> [to vex.]
James <2385> [James.]
with a sword <3162> [with.]
When ... saw <1492> [he saw.]
he proceeded <4369> [he proceeded.]
<1161> [Then.]
he put <5087> [he put.]
handing ... over <3860> [delivered.]
planned <1014> [intending.]
Passover <3957> [Easter.]
Rather, the Passover, [to <\\See definition 3588\\> pascha <\\See definition 3957\\>.]
praying <4335 2258 1096 1618> [prayer was made without ceasing, or, instant and earnest prayer was made.]
that <1565> [the same.]
bound <1210> [bound.]
guards <1161 5037 5441> [and the.]
an angel <32> [the angel.]
and a light ..................... And <2532 1161 5457> [and a.]
Get up <450> [Arise.]
and ................. him ....... And ...... Peter's <2532 1161 846> [And his.]
The two chains with which his hands were fastened to those of the two soldiers between whom he slept. This, it appears, was the Roman method of securing a prisoner, and seems to be what is intimated in ver. 6.
went out <1831> [he went.]
he did not realize <1492 3756> [wist not.]
That is, he knew not; wist being the past tense of the obsolete verb to wis, from the Saxon wissan, in German {wissen,} and Dutch {wysen,} to think, imagine, know.
first <4413> [the first.]
<3748> [which.]
came <1096> [was come.]
He was in an ecstasy; and it was only when the angel left him, that he was fully convinced that all was real.
I know <1492> [I know.]
that ... Lord <3754 2962> [that the.]
When .................... and rescued ........ and <2532 1807> [and hath.]
from everything <3956> [all.]
he went <2064> [he came.]
of John <2491> [John.]
where <3757> [where.]
When ... knocked <2925> [knocked.]
answered <5219> [hearken. or, ask who was there.]
she did ... open <455> [she opened.]
You've lost ... mind <3105> [Thou.]
<2076> [It is.]
motioned <2678> [beckoning.]
related <1334> [declared.]
James <2385> [James.]
He said .... and ...... and then ... left <1161 2532 2036 1831> [And he.]
<2258> [there.]
When ... had searched for him <846 1934> [sought for him.]
questioned <350> [he examined.]
commanded <2753> [commanded.]
went down <2718> [he went.]
was having an angry quarrel <2258 2371> [was highly displeased. or, bare an hostile mind intending war. Tyre.]
Now ................... and <1161> [but.]
[the king's chamberlain. Gr. that was over the king's bed-chamber. because.]
an angel <32> [the angel.]
because <473> [because.]
and he was <1161 2532 1096> [and he.]
Barnabas <921> [Barnabas.]
mission <1248> [ministry. or, charge. took.]
John <2491> [John.]
[Cir. A.M. 4049. A.D. 45.]
prophets <4396> [prophets.]
Barnabas <921> [Barnabas.]
Lucius <3066> [Lucius.]
childhood <4939> [which, etc. or, Herod's foster brother. Herod.]
and ......................... and Saul <2532 5037 4569> [and Saul.]
they ........................... them <846> [they.]
fasting <3522> [fasted.]
Holy <40> [the Holy.]
Set apart <873> [Separate.]
work <2041> [the work.]
[the had.]
they sent ... off <630> [they sent.]
sent out <1599> [being.]
Cyprus <2954> [Cyprus.]
in ........... in .... synagogues <1722 4864> [in the.]
John <2491> [John.]
assistant <5257> [their.]
<5100> [certain.]
false prophet <5578> [a false.]
<3739> [whose.]
proconsul <446> [the deputy.]
an intelligent <4908> [a prudent.]
for <1063> [for.]
opposed <436> [withstood.]
<3588> [who.]
filled <4130> [filled.]
stared straight <816> [set.]
you son <5207> [thou child.]
[will.]
straight <2117> [the right.]
hand ................................. people to lead ... by the hand <5495 5497> [hand.]
<2071> [thou.]
mistiness <887> [a mist.]
proconsul <446> [the deputy.]
when .... saw <1492> [when.]
was greatly astounded <1605> [being.]
put out to sea <321> [loosed.]
Perga <4011> [Perga.]
John <2491> [John.]
Antioch <490> [A.M. 4050. A.D. 46. Antioch.]
<1525> [went.]
reading <320> [the reading.]
leaders of the synagogue <752> [the rulers.]
Brothers <435> [Ye men.]
if <1487> [if.]
gestured <2678> [beckoning.]
Men <435> [Men.]
and ..... fear <2532 5399> [and ye.]
listen <191> [give.]
God <2316> [God.]
and made .... great ............ and <2532 5312> [and exalted.]
and ................ and with <2532 3326> [and with.]
about <5613> [about.]
he put up <5159> [suffered.]
"Gr. [tropophoreo <\\See definition 5159\\>,] perhaps for [trophophoreo,] bore, or fed them as a nurse beareth or feedeth her child, De 1:31; according to the LXX., and so Chrysostom."
After ... had destroyed <2507> [when.]
of Canaan <5477> [Chanaan.]
[Canaan. he divided.]
he gave <1325> [he gave.]
until <2193> [until.]
they asked <154> [they.]
Saul <4549> [Saul.]
of Kish <2797> [Cis.]
[Kish.]
After removing <3179> [when.]
raised up <1453> [he raised.]
who <3739> [to whom.]
I have found <2147> [I have.]
this <5127> [this.]
<1453> [raised.]
was completing <4137> [fulfilled.]
What <5101> [whom.]
descendants <5207> [children.]
and .... among <2532 1722> [and whosoever.]
you <5213> [to you.]
did not recognize <50> [because.]
and ........ and <2532> [nor.]
<3588> [which.]
they fulfilled <4137> [they have.]
When <5613> [when.]
took ... down <2507> [they took.]
he appeared <3739 3700> [he was.]
These <3748> [who.]
we <2249> [we.]
<3754> [how.]
never again <3371> [now.]
I will give <1325> [I will.]
trustworthy <4103> [the sure.]
holy <3741> [mercies.]
"Gr. [ta hosios <\\See definition 3743\\>,] holy, or just, things; which word the LXX., both in the place of Isa 55:3, and in many others, use for that which is in the Heb. mercies."
in <1722> [in.]
to experience <1492> [to see.]
had served <5256> [served, etc. or, in his own age served the will of God.]
died <2837> [fell.]
was buried ..... and <2532 4369> [and was.]
and experienced <2532 1492> [and saw.]
<2077> [it.]
that <3754> [that.]
by <1722> [by.]
which <3739> [from which.]
Watch out <991> [Beware.]
is spoken <2046> [which.]
scoffers <2707> [ye despisers.]
For <3754> [for.]
<1484> [the Gentiles.]
next Sabbath <3342 4521> [the next sabbath. Gr. in the week between, or, in the sabbath between.]
and God-fearing ..... and <2532 4576> [and religious.]
followed <190> [followed.]
were persuading <3982> [persuaded.]
grace <5485> [the grace.]
assembled together <4863> [came.]
they were filled <4130> [they.]
they began to contradict <483> [spake.]
courageously <3955> [waxed.]
<2258> [It was.]
Since <1894> [seeing.]
we are turning <4762> [turn.]
this is <3779> [so.]
I have appointed <5087> [I have.]
you <4571> [that thou.]
they began to rejoice <5463> [they.]
praise <1392> [glorified.]
When .......... and ........ and all <1161 2532 3745> [and as.]
who had been appointed <5021> [ordained.]
was spreading <1308> [was.]
Jews <2453> [the Jews.]
God-fearing <4576> [devout.]
high social standing <2158> [honourable.]
and ........ stirred up ..... and ... and <2532 1892> [and raised.]
and ............. and ... and threw <2532 1544> [and expelled.]
shook <1621> [they.]
Iconium <2430> [Iconium.]
were filled <4137> [were.]
Holy <40> [with the.]
<1722> [in.]
went <1525> [went.]
that a large <5620 4183> [that a.]
Greeks <1672> [Greeks.]
<3303> [therefore.]
speaking out courageously <3955> [speaking.]
<3588> [which.]
message <3056> [the word.]
granting <1325> [granted.]
population <4128> [the multitude.]
with ...... with <3303 4862> [part.]
apostles <652> [apostles.]
<5613> [when.]
to mistreat <5195> [despitefully.]
learned <4894> [were.]
fled <2703> [and fled.]
of Lystra <3082> [Lystra.]
Lycaonian <3071> [Lycaonia.]
who could not use <102> [impotent.]
<5225> [being.]
<3739> [who.]
he had <2192> [he had.]
Stand upright <450> [Stand.]
gods <2316> [The gods.]
Zeus <2203> [Jupiter.]
wanted <2309> [and would.]
apostles <652> [the apostles.]
tore <1284> [they.]
Men <435> [Sirs.]
why <5101> [why.]
We too ....................................... and <2249 2532> [We also.]
just like <3663> [of like.]
are proclaiming the good news <2097> [and preach.]
from <575> [from.]
living <2198> [the living.]
who <3739> [which.]
he allowed <1439> [suffered.]
he did ... leave <863> [he left.]
<15> [in that.]
by giving <1325> [and gave.]
satisfying <1705> [filling.]
scarcely <3433> [scarce.]
came <1904> [Cir. A.M. 4051. A.D. 47. there.]
after winning .... over <3982> [persuaded.]
stoned <3034> [having.]
dragged <4951> [drew.]
presuming <3543> [supposing.]
disciples <3101> [as.]
went back <1525> [came.]
Derbe <1191> [Derbe.]
[taught many. Gr. made many disciples.]
Lystra <3082> [Lystra.]
strengthened <1991> [Confirming.]
encouraged <3870> [exhorting.]
We <2248> [we.]
enter <1525> [enter.]
When ... had appointed <5500> [they had.]
elders <4245> [elders.]
prayer <4336> [and had.]
they entrusted <3908> [they commended.]
[Cir. A.M. 4052. A.D. 48.]
Pisidia <4099> [Pisidia.]
Pisidia was a province of Asia Minor, situated between Phrygia on the north and west, Lycaonia on the east, and Pamphylia on the south.
Perga <4011> [Perga.]
Perga was a considerable city of Pamphylia, towards the sea coast, and near the Caystrus, famous for the temple of Diana.
Attalia <825> [Attalia.]
Attalia, now Antalia, or Satalie, was a maritime city of Pamphylia, the chief residence of the prefect.
to Antioch ............ for <1519 490> [to Antioch.]
commended <3860> [recommended.]
work <2041> [the work.]
and gathered .... together ............ and <1161 2532 4863> [and had.]
they reported <312> [they rehearsed.]
he had opened <455> [opened.]
[Cir. A.M. 4057. A.D. 53.]
some men <5100> [certain.]
brothers <80> [the brethren.]
<3362> [Except.]
custom <1485> [after.]
are circumcised ......... cannot <4059 3756> [ye.]
Paul ............... Paul <3972> [Paul.]
appointed <5021> [they determined.]
some <5100> [certain.]
go up <305> [should.]
apostles <652> [the apostles.]
were sent <4311> [brought.]
they passed through <1330> [passed.]
were relating <1555> [declaring.]
bringing <4160> [they caused.]
<588> [received.]
all the things <3745> [all.]
some ............ stood up <5100 1817> [rose up certain. or, rose up, said they, certain. the sect.]
It is necessary <3754 1163> [That it.]
much <4183> [much.]
you know <5210 1987> [ye know.]
God <2316> [God.]
me ... preach <1223 3450> [by my.]
knows the heart <2589> [which.]
to them <846> [bare.]
by giving <1325> [giving.]
he made ... distinction <1252> [put.]
cleansing <2511> [purifying.]
why <5101> [Why.]
placing <2007> [put.]
that <3739> [which.]
through <1223> [that.]
while ... explained <1834> [declaring.]
After <3326> [after.]
James <2385> [James.]
Brothers <435> [Men.]
Simeon <4826> [Simeon.]
has explained <1834> [declared.]
concerned <2983> [to take.]
this <5023> [this.]
I will rebuild .... tent ........ ruins <4633 456> [build again the tabernacle.]
humanity <2645> [the residue.]
Gentiles <1484> [the Gentiles.]
<3588> [who.]
cause extra difficulty <3926> [that.]
who are turning <1994> [turned.]
defiled <575 234> [from pollutions.]
sexual immorality <4202> [fornication.]
strangled <4156> [things.]
Sabbath <4521> [sabbath.]
decided <1380> [pleased.]
to send <3992> [to send.]
Barsabbas <923> [Barsabas.]
Silas <4609> [Silas.]
[Silvanus.]
apostles <652> [The apostles.]
<5463> [greeting.]
brothers <80> [brethren.]
Syria <4947> [Syria.]
that some <3754 5100> [that certain.]
<4059> [Ye must.]
decided <1380> [seemed.]
have ... decided <1096> [being.]
to send <3992> [to send.]
our <2257> [our.]
Barnabas <921> [Barnabas.]
who have risked <3860> [hazarded.]
Judas <2455> [Judas.]
these things themselves <846> [who.]
person <3056> [mouth. Gr. word.]
it seemed best <1380> [it.]
any greater <4119> [greater.]
abstain <567> [ye abstain.]
keep <1301> [if ye.]
Farewell <4517> [Fare.]
and <2532> [and.]
they delivered <1929> [delivered.]
rejoiced <5463> [they rejoiced.]
encouragement <3874> [consolation. or, exhortation.]
<5607> [being.]
encouraged <3870> [exhorted.]
strengthened <1991> [confirmed.]
they were sent off <630> [they were.]
<1380> [it pleased.]
remained <1304> [continued.]
teaching <1321> [teaching.]
return <1994> [Cir. A.M. 4058. A.D. 54. Let.]
in every <2596 3956> [in every.]
how <4459> [and see.]
John <2491> [John.]
<3588> [who.]
a sharp disagreement <3948> [the contention.]
sailed away <1602> [and sailed.]
chose <1951> [chose.]
commended <3860> [being.]
He passed through <1330> [through.]
strengthening <1991> [confirming.]
to Derbe ... to <1519 1191> [to Derbe.]
named <3686> [named.]
of a Jewish <2453> [which.]
but <1161> [but.]
spoke well <3140> [was.]
Iconium <2430> [Iconium.]
wanted <2309> [would.]
and ... took <2532 2983> [and took.]
they passed on <3860> [they delivered.]
<3303> [so.]
were increasing <4052> [increased.]
Phrygia <5435> [Phrygia.]
region <5561> [region.]
having been prevented <2967> [forbidden.]
province of Asia <773> [Asia.]
Bithynia <978> [Bithynia.]
Troas <5174> [Troas.]
A vision <3705> [a vision.]
Macedonian ........... Macedonia <3110 3109> [Macedonia.]
Come over <1224> [Come.]
immediately <2112> [immediately.]
Philippi <5375> [Philippi.]
leading <4413> [the chief. or, the first. a colony.]
Sabbath <4521> [on.]
Sabbath <4521> [sabbath. Gr. sabbath-day. where.]
and ... sat down <5037 2532 2523> [and we.]
began to speak <2980> [spake.]
Lydia <3070> [Lydia.]
of Thyatira <2363> [Thyatira.]
a God-fearing <4576> [worshipped.]
<3739> [whose.]
<5613> [when.]
If <1487> [If.]
come <1525> [come.]
and .......................... And ... persuaded <1161 2532 3849> [And she.]
we <2257> [as.]
who had <2192> [possessed.]
enabled ... to foretell the future by supernatural means <4436> [divination. or, Python. which.]
She ........... These <3778> [These.]
servants <1401> [the servants.]
Most High <5310> [the most.]
way <3598> [the way.]
became greatly annoyed <1278> [being.]
I command <3853> [I command.]
hope <1680> [the hope.]
seized <1949> [they.]
marketplace <58> [market-place. or, court.]
are <5225> [being.]
are throwing .... into confusion <1613> [do.]
crowd <3793> [the multitude.]
magistrates <4755> [the magistrates.]
they threw <906> [they cast.]
to guard <5083> [to keep.]
inner cell <2082> [the inner.]
fastened <2532 805> [and made.]
midnight <2596 3317> [at midnight.]
were praying <4336> [prayed.]
singing hymns <5214> [sang.]
and .......... and ... rest of the prisoners <1161 2532 1198> [and the.]
Suddenly <869> [suddenly.]
all ...... and .... of all <1161 5037 2532 3956> [and every.]
jailer <1200> [the keeper.]
drew <4685> [he drew.]
called out <5455> [cried.]
Do <4238> [Do.]
and .......... and <2532 1096> [and came.]
fell down <4363> [and fell.]
brought <4254> [brought.]
Sirs <2962> [Sirs.]
what <5101> [what.]
Believe <4100> [Believe.]
They ........ and ....... and your <1161 2532 4675> [and thy.]
they spoke <2980> [they.]
all <3956> [to all.]
washed <3068> [washed.]
and ..... were baptized <2532 907> [and was.]
brought <321> [when.]
and he rejoiced <5037 2532 21> [and rejoiced.]
go <4198> [and go.]
had ... beaten <1194> [They have.]
come <2064> [let.]
They were frightened <1161 2532 5399> [and they.]
came <2064> [came.]
and ....... After ... brought ... out <2532 1806> [and brought.]
they asked <2065> [and desired.]
they entered <1525> [and entered.]
they encouraged <3870> [they comforted.]
Thessalonica <2332> [Thessalonica.]
where <3699> [where.]
<2596> [as.]
went <1525> [went.]
he addressed <1256> [reasoned.]
explaining <1272> [Opening.]
Christ ..................... Christ <5547> [Christ.]
This <3778> [this.]
I am proclaiming <3739 1473 2605> [whom I preach.]
Some <5100> [some.]
joined <4345> [consorted.]
Silas <4609> [Silas.]
of God-fearing <4576> [the devout.]
of ..... and .... and ........... and ..... prominent <2532 1537 5037 4413> [and of the chief.]
became jealous <2206> [moved.]
gathering together <4355> [took.]
set .... in an uproar <2350> [and set.]
Jason's <2394> [Jason.]
they dragged <4951> [they drew.]
These people <3778> [These.]
brothers <80> [the brethren.]
Berea <960> [Berea.]
they went <549> [went.]
more open-minded than <2104> [more.]
they ... received <1161 1209 3748> [they received.]
examining .... carefully <350> [and searched.]
many <4183> [many.]
prominent <2158> [honourable.]
Jews <2453> [the Jews.]
inciting <4531> [stirred.]
Then <5119> [then.]
<5613> [as it.]
<1161> [but.]
Athens <116> [Athens.]
after receiving <2983> [receiving.]
for them .... his spirit <846 4151> [Cir. A.M. 4058. A.D. 54. his spirit.]
full of idols <5607 2712> [wholly given to idolatry. or, full of idols.]
he was addressing <1256> [disputed.]
God-fearing Gentiles <4576> [devout.]
every <2596> [daily.]
philosophers <5386> [philosophers.]
were conversing with <4820> [encountered.]
foolish babbler <4691> [babbler. or, base fellow.]
Jesus <2424> [Jesus.]
Areopagus <697> [Areopagus. or, Mars'-hill.]
"It was the highest court in Athens."
May we <1410> [May.]
new <2537> [new.]
surprising things <3579> [strange.]
<5101> [what.]
used to spend ... time <2119> [spent.]
Areopagus <697> [Mars'-hill. or, the court of the Areopagites.]
I see <2334> [I perceive.]
objects of worship <4574> [devotions. or, gods that ye worship.]
To an unknown <57> [TO.]
without knowing <50> [ignorantly.]
made <4160> [that made.]
<3778> [seeing.]
does ... live <2730> [dwelleth.]
is he served <2323> [is.]
<846> [seeing.]
he made <4160> [hath made.]
determining <3724> [hath determined.]
would search ...... grope around <2212 5584> [they.]
is <5225> [he be.]
as <5613> [as.]
<2070> [we are.]
we should <3784> [we ought.]
an image <5480> [graven.]
times <5550> [the times.]
<3569> [but.]
he has set <2476> [he hath appointed.]
having provided proof <4102 3930> [given assurance. or, offered faith. in that.]
<3303> [some.]
when ... heard ............... We will hear <191> [We will.]
some <5100> [certain.]
a member of the Areopagus <698> [the Areopagite.]
departed <5563> [departed.]
Corinth <2882> [Corinth.]
Aquila <207> [Aquila.]
Pontus <4193> [Pontus.]
Claudius <2804> [Claudius.]
and ............. and worked <2532 2038> [and wrought.]
He addressed <1256> [he.]
attempting to persuade <3982> [persuaded.]
Silas <4609> [Silas.]
became wholly absorbed .............. Christ <4912 5547> [was.]
testifying <1263> [and testified.]
[was Christ. or, is the Christ.]
When ... opposed <498> [they.]
by shaking out <1621> [he shook.]
Your ..... your own <5216> [Your.]
From <575> [from.]
Justus <2459> [Justus.]
a Gentile who worshiped <4576> [worshipped.]
Crispus <2921> [Crispus.]
president of the synagogue <752> [the chief.]
believed ................... believed <4100> [believed.]
who heard <191> [hearing.]
said <2036> [spake.]
afraid <5399> [Be.]
I am .............. I have <1473 1510 3427> [I am.]
and no one <2532 3762> [and no.]
because ............... because <1360> [for.]
he stayed <2523> [he.]
[continued there. Gr. sat there.]
<445> [Cir. A.M. 4059. A.D. 55. the deputy.]
Achaia <882> [Achaia.]
Jews <2453> [the Jews.]
judgment seat <968> [the judgment.]
Paul <3972> [when.]
If <1487> [If.]
I would have been justified <430> [bear.]
concerns points of disagreement <2213> [a question.]
settle <3700> [look.]
<1063> [for.]
Sosthenes <4988> [Sosthenes.]
president of the synagogue <752> [the chief.]
Yet ........... Gallio <2532 1058> [And Gallio.]
Syria <4947> [Syria.]
Priscilla <4252> [Priscilla.]
hair cut off <2751> [having.]
Cenchrea <2747> [Cenchrea.]
Cenchrea, now Kenkri, was the port of Corinth, on the east side of the isthmus, and about nine miles from the city.
Ephesus <2181> [Ephesus.]
but <1161> [but.]
he would ... consent <1962> [he.]
said farewell <657> [bade.]
God <2316> [if God.]
Caesarea <2542> [Caesarea.]
went up <305> [gone.]
church <1577> [the church.]
went down <2597> [he went.]
region <5561> [the country.]
<1991> [strengthening.]
Apollos <625> [Apollos.]
Alexandria <221> [Alexandria.]
eloquent <3052> [an.]
<5607> [mighty.]
instructed <2727> [instructed.]
enthusiasm <2204> [fervent.]
knew <1987> [knowing.]
to speak out fearlessly <3955> [to speak.]
Aquila <207> [Aquila.]
explained <1620> [expounded.]
brothers <80> [the brethren.]
encouraged <4389> [exhorting.]
he assisted <4820> [helped.]
had believed <4100> [believed.]
vigorously <1246> [convinced.]
demonstrating <1925> [shewing.]
Christ <1511 5547> [was Christ. or, is the Christ.]
Apollos <625> [that.]
Paul <3972> [Paul.]
you receive <2983> [Have ye.]
we have .... heard <191> [We have.]
Into what ...... Into <4314 1519 5101> [Unto what.]
Into ....... Into John's <4314 1519 2491> [Unto John's.]
John <2491> [John.]
When ... heard ... they were baptized <191 907> [they.]
when ... placed <2007> [laid.]
Holy Spirit <40 4151> [the Holy Ghost.]
and ............... and ........ and to prophesy <2532 5037 4395> [and prophesied.]
entered <1525> [went.]
addressing <1256> [disputing.]
some <5100> [Cir. A.M. 4061. A.D. 57. divers.]
reviling <2551> [but spake.]
left <868> [he departed.]
every <2596> [daily.]
This <5124> [this.]
province of Asia <773> [Asia.]
both <5037> [both.]
itinerant <4022> [vagabond.]
exorcists <1845> [exorcists.]
tried to invoke <2021> [took.]
I sternly warn <3726> [adjure.]
to all .............. all <3956> [all.]
both ... and ... fear ...... and <1161 5037 2532 5401> [and fear.]
name <3686> [the name.]
confessing <1843> [confessed.]
practiced <4238> [used.]
magic <4021> [curious.]
[Periergos <\\See definition 4021\\>,] curious, that is, magical arts, in which sense the word is used in the Greek writers. The study of magic was prosecuted with such zeal at Ephesus, that [Ephesios <\\See definition 2180\\> gramma <\\See definition 1121\\>,] the Ephesian letters, certain charms, or words used in incantation, became much celebrated in antiquity.
burned ... up <2618> [and burned.]
fifty thousand <4002> [fifty.]
Probably Attic drachms; which at 7.«d. each, would amount to 1,562œ. 10s. or at, 9d. each, to 1,875œ.
these things <5023> [Cir. A.M. 4063. A.D. 59. these.]
<5087> [purposed.]
passing through <1330> [when.]
to go <4198> [to go.]
Macedonia <3109> [Macedonia.]
assistants <1247> [that ministered.]
Erastus <2037> [Erastus.]
took place <1096> [there.]
Way <3598> [that.]
shrines <3485> [shrines.]
[Naus,] temples, probably portable silver models of the temple of Diana, and small images of the goddess, somewhat like the Santa Casa purchased by pilgrims at Loretto.
of Artemis <735> [Diana.]
brought <3930> [brought.]
you know <1987> [ye know.]
that ............ not ................ that ....... not <3754 3756> [that not.]
that ........................... that <3754 1526> [that they.]
made <1096> [made.]
not <3756> [that not.]
whom <3739> [whom.]
When ... heard .... became <191 1096> [they.]
began to shout <1161 2532 2896> [and cried.]
<3650> [the whole.]
Gaius <1050> [Gaius.]
Aristarchus <708> [Aristarchus.]
Macedonians <3110> [Macedonia.]
Macedonia, an extensive province of Greece, was bounded on the north by the mountains of Haemus, on the south by Epirus and Achaia, on the east by the Aegean sea and Thrace, and on the west by the Adriatic sea; celebrated in all histories as being the third kingdom which, under Alexander the Great, obtained the empire of the world, and had under it 150 nations.
theater <2302> [the theatre.]
Paul <3972> [Paul.]
disciples <3101> [the disciples.]
provincial authorities <775> [the chief.]
urging <3870> [desiring.]
were shouting <2896> [cried.]
and most <2532 4119> [and the.]
Alexander ........... Alexander <223> [Alexander.]
gesturing <2678> [beckoned.]
to make a defense <626> [his.]
when ... recognized <1921> [they knew.]
all <3956> [all.]
Great <3173> [Great.]
Men <435> [Ye men.]
keeper of the temple <3511> [a worshipper. Gr. the temple-keeper. and of.]
fell from heaven <1356> [Jupiter.]
you must <5209 1163> [ye ought.]
neither .... nor <3777> [which.]
Demetrius <1216> [Demetrius.]
have <2192> [have.]
courts .......... bring <60 71> [the law is open. or, the court-days are kept.]
a legal <1772> [lawful. or, ordinary.]
we are in danger <2793> [we are.]
rioting <4714> [uproar.]
After ... had said <2036> [when.]
he dismissed <630> [he dismissed.]
After <3326> [after.]
saying farewell <782> [embraced.]
to go <4198> [to go.]
those <1565> [those.]
many <4183> [given.]
[Cir. A.M. 4064. A.D. 60.]
Greece <1671> [Greece.]
That is Greece properly so called, bounded on the west by Epirus, on the east by the Aegean sea, on the north by Macedonia, and on the south by the Peloponnesus. In its largest acceptation it also comprehended all Macedonia, Thessaly, Epirus, Peloponnesus, and the near by islands.
against <5259> [the Jews.]
to sail <321> [sail.]
he decided <1096> [he purposed.]
Sopater <4986> [Sopater.]
[Sosipater. Berea.]
Aristarchus <708> [Aristarchus.]
Gaius <1050> [Gaius.]
from Derbe <1190> [Derbe.]
Timothy <5095> [Timotheus.]
Tychicus <5190> [Tychicus.]
Trophimus <5161> [Trophimus.]
Troas <5174> [Troas.]
Troas was a maritime city and country of Phrygia, in Asia Minor, anciently called Dardania, lying on the Hellespont, west of Mysia
Philippi <5375> [Philippi.]
days ........ days .............. days <2250> [the days.]
we came <2064> [came.]
seven <2033> [seven.]
<3391> [the first.]
<3101> [the disciples.]
to break <2806> [to break.]
he extended <1161 5037 3905> [and continued.]
in <1722> [in.]
was sinking ............... Fast asleep <2702> [being.]
third story <5152> [the third.]
and was picked up <1161 2532 142> [and was.]
threw <1968> [and fell.]
Do ... be distressed <2350> [Trouble.]
and after ... had broken ... and <2532 5037 2806> [and had.]
until <891> [even.]
They took .... home <71> [they.]
were ... comforted <3870> [were.]
intending ................. intending <3195> [minding.]
Miletus <3399> [Miletus.]
[Miletum.]
had decided <2919> [had.]
day <2250> [the day.]
elders <4245> [the elders.]
from <575> [from.]
how <4459> [after.]
serving <1398> [Serving.]
with all <3326 3956> [with all.]
<4183> [many.]
with ... trials <3986> [temptations.]
I did ... hold back <5288> [I kept.]
would be helpful <4851> [profitable.]
and ... teaching .... and <2532 1321> [and have.]
testifying <1263> [Testifying.]
Jews <2453> [to the Jews.]
repentance <3341> [repentance.]
faith <4102> [faith.]
I am going <1473 4198> [I go.]
without <3361> [not.]
Holy Spirit <40 4151> [the Holy Ghost.]
[abide me. or, wait for me.]
not <3762> [none.]
<3761> [neither.]
I may finish <5048> [I might.]
and ... ministry <2532 1248> [and the.]
to testify <1263> [to testify.]
good news <2098> [the gospel.]
proclaiming <2784> [preaching.]
will see <3700> [see.]
I declare <3143> [I take.]
that <3754> [that.]
hold back <5288> [I have.]
whole <3956> [all.]
Watch out <4337> [Take.]
for all <3956> [all.]
<1722> [over.]
overseers <1985> [overseers.]
[Greek. to feed.]
church <1577> [the church.]
which ............... that he obtained <3739 4046> [which he.]
wolves <3074> [wolves.]
not <3361> [not.]
from among your own group <1537 5216> [of your.]
teaching <2980> [speaking.]
to draw .... away <645> [to draw.]
be alert <1127> [watch.]
three years <5148> [by.]
warning <3560> [warn.]
night <3571> [night.]
with <3326> [with.]
I entrust <3908> [I commend.]
And ........ and .... message ............. and <2532 3056> [and to the.]
<2026> [to build.]
And ........ and ................ and give <2532 1325> [and to give.]
are sanctified <37> [which are.]
that these <3754 3778> [that these.]
I have shown <5263> [shewed.]
that .................... that <3754> [how that.]
<2076> [It is.]
he knelt down ... them <846 1119> [he kneeled.]
weep <2805> [wept.]
hugged <1968> [fell.]
kissed <2705> [kissed.]
that <3754> [that.]
Then <1161> [and.]
tore ... away .... we <2248 645> [we were.]
put out to sea <321> [and had.]
Cos <2972> [Coos.]
Coos, Cos, or Co, now Zia, is an island in the Aegean sea, one of those called Cyclades, near the south-west point of Asia Minor, and about fifteen miles from Halicarnassus. Rhodes. Rhodes is a celebrated island in the same sea, southward of Caria, from which it is distant about twenty miles, next to Cyprus and Lesbos in extent, being 120 miles in circumference. It was remarkable for the clearness of the air, and its pleasant and healthy climate, and chiefly for its Colossus of brass, seventy cubits high, with each finger as large as an ordinary man, standing astride over the mouth of the harbour, so that ships in full sail passed between its legs.
found <2147> [finding.]
Phoenicia <5403> [Phenicia.]
Cyprus <2954> [Cyprus.]
Syria <4947> [Syria.]
Tyre <5184> [Tyre.]
After ... located <429> [finding.]
we stayed <1961> [we.]
They repeatedly told <3004> [said.]
All <3956> [and they.]
with <4862> [with.]
kneeling down <5087> [we kneeled.]
we said farewell <782> [taken.]
<1565> [they.]
and when ... had greeted <1161 2532 782> [and saluted.]
we stayed <3306> [abode.]
<4012> [we that.]
Caesarea <2542> [Caesarea.]
of Philip <5376> [Philip.]
evangelist <2099> [the evangelist.]
unmarried <3933> [virgins.]
who prophesied <4395> [which.]
<2257> [as.]
Agabus <13> [Agabus.]
took <142> [he took.]
this <3592> [Thus.]
tied ................... way ...... will tie up <3779 1210> [So shall.]
He ........ tied ......... and ................ will tie up ........ and will hand ... over <2532 5037 1210 3860> [and shall.]
begged <3870> [besought.]
What <5101> [What.]
weeping <2799> [to weep.]
For ................. for <1063 5228> [for.]
will <2307> [The will.]
up <305> [and went.]
disciples ................... a disciple <3101> [of the.]
Cyprus <2953> [Cyprus.]
earliest times <744> [an old.]
brothers <80> [the brethren.]
<4314> [unto.]
all <3956> [all.]
he began to explain <1834> [he declared.]
through <1223> [by.]
they praised <1392> [they glorified.]
how many <4214> [how.]
thousands <3461> [thousands.]
When .......................... and they are <1161 5037 2532 5225> [and they.]
that you teach <3754 1321> [that thou.]
<4128> [the multitude.]
purify <48> [and purify.]
so that they may have .... shaved <2443 3587> [that they.]
but <235> [but.]
Then <5119> [Then.]
he went <1524> [entered.]
gave notice <1229> [to signify.]
Jews <2453> [the Jews.]
stirred up <4797> [stirred.]
and seized <1161 2532 1911> [and laid.]
Men ............ everywhere <435 3837> [Men.]
This ............... this ................. this <3778 2076 5126 5127> [This is.]
he has brought <1521> [brought.]
Trophimus <5161> [Trophimus.]
whole <3650> [all.]
and ....... seized ........... and <5037 2532 1949> [and they.]
While ... were trying <2212> [as.]
commanding officer <5506> [chief.]
that all <3754 3650> [that all.]
took <3880> [took.]
and ............... and <2532 1161> [and run.]
beating <5180> [beating.]
to be tied up <1210> [be.]
and ........... he then asked ..... and <2532 4441> [and demanded.]
others <243 994> [some cried.]
to find out <1097> [know.]
into <1519> [into.]
because <1223> [for.]
Egyptian .............. Assassins <124 4607> [that.]
"This Egyptian rose A.D. 55."
Cilicia <2791> [Cilicia.]
a citizen <4177> [a citizen.]
allow <2010> [suffer.]
on <1909> [on.]
gestured <2678> [and beckoned.]
<4183> [a great.]
Aramaic <1446> [Hebrew.]
Brothers <80> [brethren.]
my <3450> [my. Greek all.]
Aramaic <1446> [in.]
a Jew <2453> [Jew.]
in Tarsus ....... in <1722 5019> [in Tarsus.]
Cilicia <2791> [a city.]
under <3844> [at.]
Gamaliel <1059> [Gamaliel.]
educated <3811> [taught.]
was <5225> [was.]
I persecuted <1377 3739> [I persecuted.]
<5026> [this.]
both ..... and .............. also <2532> [also.]
both ..... and ... whole ............ also <2532 3956> [and all.]
brothers <80> [the brethren.]
As ... was en route <4198> [that.]
It is evident that the apostle considered his extraordinary conversion as a most complete demonstration of the truth of Christianity; and when all the particulars of his education, his previous religious principles, his zeal, his enmity against Christians, and his prospects of secular honours and preferments by persecuting them, are compared with the subsequent part of his life, and the sudden transition from a furious persecutor to a zealous preacher of the gospel, in which he laboured and suffered to the end of his life, and for which he died a martyr, it must convince every candid and impartial person that no rational account can be given of this change, except what he himself assigns; and consequently, if that be true, that Christianity is Divine.
As ... was en route <4198> [that.]
Damascus <1154> [Damascus.]
about ........... around <4012> [about.]
Saul Saul <4549> [Saul.]
why <5101> [why.]
I .... are you ....... I am <1473 1510> [I am.]
whom <3739> [whom.]
saw <2300> [saw.]
Those ......... but <1161> [but.]
What <5101> [What.]
there <2546> [there.]
Since <5613> [when.]
led by the hand <5496> [being.]
man <5100> [one.]
<2152> [a devout.]
well spoken <3140> [having.]
Brother <80> [Brother.]
God <2316> [The God.]
has already chosen <4400> [hath.]
Then ................. to see ..... and <1161 2532 1492> [and see.]
to know ....... Righteous One <1097 1342> [that.]
to hear <191> [hear.]
<2071> [thou shalt.]
of what <3739> [of.]
what <5101> [why.]
Get up <450> [arise.]
calling on <1941> [calling.]
I <3427> [when.]
<3450> [while.]
saw <1492> [saw.]
Hurry <4692> [Make.]
because <1360> [for.]
they ... know <1987> [know.]
beat <1194> [beat.]
witness <3144> [martyr.]
Stephen <4736> [Stephen.]
approving <4909> [consenting.]
Go <4198> [Depart.]
because <3754> [for.]
Away <142> [Away.]
For <1063> [for.]
throwing off <4495> [cast.]
commanding officer <5506> [The chief.]
As the chief captain did not understand Hebrew, he was ignorant of the charge against Paul, and also of the defence which the apostle had made; but as he saw that they grew more and more outrageous, he supposed that Paul must have given them the highest provocation, and therefore, according to the barbarous and irrational practice which has existed in all countries, he determined to put him to the torture, in order to make him confess his crime.
Paul ............ to interrogate ..... him ..... so that ............ at Paul <846 2443 426> [that he should.]
centurion <1543> [the centurion.]
<1487> [Is it.]
By the Roman law, no magistrate was allowed to punish a Roman citizen capitally, or by inflicting stripes, or even binding him; and the single expression, I am a Roman citizen, arrested their severest decrees, and obtained, if not an escape, at least a delay of his punishment.
<3708> [Take.]
But <1161> [But.]
It is extremely probable that the inhabitants of Tarsus, born in that city, had the same rights and privileges as Roman citizens, in consequence of a grant or charter from Julius C‘sar, from whom it was called Juliopolis. But if this were not the case, St. Paul's father, or some of his ancestors, might have been rewarded with the freedom of the city of Rome, for his fidelity and bravery in some military service, as Josephus says several of the Jews were; or his father might have obtained it by purchase, as in the instance of the chief captain.
[examined him. or, tortured him.]
commanding officer <5506> [the chief.]
wanted <1014> [because.]
ordered <2753> [commanded.]
looked directly <816> [earnestly.]
Brothers <435> [Men.]
I have lived <1473 4176> [I have.]
Ananias <367> [Ananias.]
strike <5180> [to smite.]
God <2316> [God.]
God did smite him in a remarkable manner; for about five years after this, after his house had been reduced to ashes, in a tumult raised by his own son, he was besieged and taken in the royal palace; where having attempted in vain to hide himself, he was dragged out and slain.
whitewashed <2867> [thou whited.]
and <2532> [for.]
to strike ......................... to be struck <5180> [smitten.]
I did ... realize <1492> [I wist.]
Soon after the holding of the first council at Jerusalem, Ananias, son of Nebedenus, was deprived of the high priest's office, for certain acts of violence, and sent to Rome, whence he was afterwards released, and returned to Jerusalem. Between the death of Jonathan, who succeeded him and was murdered by Felix, and the high priesthood of Ismael, who was invested with that office by Agrippa, an interval elapsed in which this dignity was vacant. This was the precise time when Paul was apprehended; and the Sanhedrin being destitute of a president, Ananias undertook to discharge the office. It is probable that Paul was ignorant of this circumstance.
must ... speak <2046> [Thou.]
Paul <3972> [Paul.]
were .............. I am ........ I am on trial <1473 1510 2919> [I am.]
concerning ... hope <4012 1680> [of the hope.]
began <1096> [there.]
We find <2147> [We.]
if <1487> [if.]
<2313> [let.]
<2125> [fearing.]
take ... away .... by force <726> [to take.]
Lord <2962> [the Lord.]
Have courage <2293> [Be.]
for <1063> [for.]
must <1163> [must.]
<5100> [certain.]
bound ... with an oath <332> [bound.]
bound ... with an oath <332> [under a curse. or, with an oath of execration.]
to eat <5315> [that.]
Such execrable vows as these were not unusual among the Jews, who, from their perverted traditions, challenged to themselves a right of punishing without any legal process, those whom they considered transgressors of the law; and in some cases, as in the case of one who had forsaken the law of Moses, they thought they were justified in killing them. They therefore made no scruple of acquainting the chief priests and elders with their conspiracy against the life of Paul, and applying for their connivance and support; who, being chiefly of the sect of the Sadducees, and the apostle's bitterest enemies, were so far from blaming them for it, that they gladly aided and abetted them in this mode of dispatching him, and on its failure they soon afterwards determined upon making a similar attempt. (ch. 25:2, 3.) If these were, in their bad way, conscientious men, they were under no necessity of perishing for hunger, when the providence of God had hindered them from accomplishing their vow; for their vows of abstinence from eating and drinking were as easy to loose as to bind, any of their wise men or Rabbis having power to absolve them, as Dr. Lightfoot has shown from the Talmud.
<3588> [which.]
to bring him down ........... his <3704 846 2609> [that he.]
Paul's ............... Paul <3972> [when.]
came <3854> [he went.]
one <1520> [one.]
Paul <3972> [Paul.]
something <5100> [something.]
took <1949> [took.]
What <5101> [What.]
Jews <2453> [The Jews.]
as <5613> [as.]
not .... persuade <3982 3361> [do not.]
lying in ambush ........................... waiting <1063 1748 4327> [for.]
bound ... with an oath <332> [an oath.]
two .... centurions <1417 1543> [two centurions.]
by <575> [at.]
About nine o'clock in the evening, for the greater secrecy, and to elude the cunning, active malice of the Jews.
[beast.]
Felix <5344> [Felix.]
governor <2232> [the governor.]
Excellency <2903> [the most.]
greetings <5463> [greeting.]
was seized <4815> [was taken.]
had learned <3129> [having.]
controversial questions <2213> [questions.]
but <1161> [but.]
When ... was informed <3377> [it was.]
ordering <3853> [and gave.]
<4517> [Farewell.]
in accordance with <2596> [as.]
delivered <325> [delivered.]
they ... presented <3936> [presented.]
asked <1905> [he asked.]
Cilicia <2791> [Cilicia.]
when <3752> [when.]
in <1722> [in.]
palace <4232> [judgment.]
five <4002> [five.]
Ananias <367> [Ananias.]
an attorney <4489> [orator.]
brought formal charges <1718> [informed.]
through ............ through <1223> [Seeing.]
Felix, bad as he was, had certainly rendered some services to Judaea. He had entirely subdued a very formidable banditti which had infested the country, and sent their captain, Eliezar, to Rome; had suppressed the sedition raised by the Egyptian impostor (ch. 21:38); and had quelled a very afflictive disturbance which took place between the Syrians and Jews of C‘sarea. But, though Tertullus might truly say, "by thee we enjoy great quietness," yet it is evident that he was guilty of the grossest flattery, as we have seen both from his own historians and Josephus, that he was both a bad man and a bad governor.
Most excellent <2903> [most.]
have found <2147> [we have.]
who stirs up .......... and <2795 5037 2532> [and a mover.]
sect <139> [the sect.]
Nazarenes <3480> [Nazarenes.]
He ... tried <3985> [gone.]
<3739> [whom.]
even ....... so <2532> [and.]
<5506> [the chief.]
<4183> [great.]
<2753> [Commanding.]
When ... examine <350> [by.]
gestured <3506> [had.]
many <4183> [many.]
"Felix, made procurator over Judea, A.D. 53."
a judge <2923> [a judge.]
I ... make ... defense <626> [I do.]
<2228> [but.]
to worship <4352> [to worship.]
I confess <3670> [I confess.]
according to ............. according <2596> [after.]
a sect <139> [heresy.]
<3779> [so.]
God <2316> [the God.]
believing <4100> [believing.]
according to ............. according .... law ...... in <2596 3551 1722> [in the law.]
have <2192> [have.]
going <3195> [that.]
<4160> [to bring.]
offerings <4376> [offerings.]
<3754> [Touching.]
<197> [having.]
Felix ............... When <5344 3752> [When.]
have .... and <5037 2532 2192> [and to.]
him ........... his ..... his <846> [his.]
he sent for <3343> [he sent.]
faith <4102> [the faith.]
<846> [he.]
righteousness <1343> [righteousness.]
and <2532> [temperance.]
judgment <2917> [judgment.]
Felix <5344> [Felix.]
Go away <4198> [Go.]
<1161> [when.]
hoping <1679> [hoped.]
for this reason <1352> [wherefore.]
two years <1333> [two.]
Porcius Festus <4201 5347> [Porcius Festus.]
Porcius Festus was put into the government of Judea in the sixth or seventh year of Nero. He died about two years afterwards, and was succeeded by Albinus.
wanted <2309> [willing.]
province <1885> [into.]
province <1885> [the province.]
By the province, Judea is meant; for after the death of Herod Agrippa, Claudius thought it imprudent to trust the government in the hands of his son Agrippa, who was then but seventeen years of age; and therefore, Cuspius Fadus was sent to be procurator. And when afterwards Claudius had given to Agrippa the tetrarchy of Philip, he nevertheless kept the province of Judea in his own hands, and governed it by procurators sent from Rome.
he went up <305> [he.]
Requesting <154> [desired.]
to do <4160> [laying.]
So <3767> [them.]
<1536> [if.]
more than ... or ten days <4119 2228 1176 2250> [more than ten days. or, as some copies read no more than eight or ten days. sitting.]
no ....... or ..... or <3754 3777> [Neither.]
wanting .......... Are you willing <2309> [willing.]
I <1510> [I stand.]
Every procurator represented the emperor in the province over which he presided; and as the seat of government was at Cesarea, St. Paul was before the tribunal where, as a Roman citizen, he ought to be judged.
If ... I am in the wrong ................. if <1487 91> [if I.]
not one ......... no one <3762> [no man.]
I appeal <1941> [I appeal.]
An appeal to the emperor was the right of a Roman citizen, and was highly respected. The Julian law condemned those magistrates, and others, as violaters of the public peace, who had put to death, tortured, scourged, imprisoned, or condemned any Roman citizen who had appealed to Cesar. This law was so sacred and imperative, that, in the persecution under Trajan, Pliny would not attempt to put to death Roman citizens, who were proved to have turned Christians, but determined to send them to Rome, probably because they had appealed.
You have appealed .... to <1909 1941> [unto Cesar shalt.]
King <935> [king.]
pay ... respects <782> [to.]
was <1096> [when.]
<2983> [and have.]
<4160> [without.]
a man <5100> [certain.]
religion <1175> [superstition.]
who was dead <2348> [which.]
was at a loss ..... investigate ............ to ....... on <639 1519 5127 4012 2214> [doubted of such manner of questions. or, was doubtful how to enquire hereof, etc. I asked.]
when ... appealed <1941> [had.]
decision <1233> [hearing. or, judgment. Augustus.]
I ordered <2753> [I commanded.]
with .......... with <3326 4862> [with.]
and ....... and ............ and <2532> [at.]
King Agrippa <935 67> [King Agrippa.]
King Agrippa was the son of Herod Agrippa; who upon the death of his uncle Herod, king of Chalcis, A.D. 28, succeeded to his dominions, by the favour of the emperor Claudius. Four years afterwards, Claudius removed him from that kingdom to a larger one; giving him the tetrarchy of Philip, that of Lysanias, and the province which Varus governed. Nero afterwards added Julias in Peraea, Tarichaea, and Tiberias. Claudius gave him the power of appointing the high priest among the Jews; and instances of his exercising this power may be seen in Josephus. He was strongly attached to the Romans, and did every thing in his power to prevent the Jews from rebelling; and when he could not prevail, he united his troops to those of Titus, and assisted at the siege of Jerusalem. After the ruin of his country, he retired with his sister Berenice to Rome where he died, aged 70, about A.D. 90.
about <4012> [about.]
ought <1163> [that he.]
had done <4238> [committed.]
Emperor <4575> [Augustus.]
The honourable title of [Sebastos <\\See definition 4575\\>,] or Augustus, that is venerable or august, which was first conferred by the senate on Octavius Caesar, was afterwards assumed by succeeding Roman emperors.
especially <3122> [specially.]
You <4671> [Thou.]
held out <1614> [stretched.]
defense <626> [answered.]
<1492> [because.]
to listen <191> [to hear.]
<3303> [manner.]
<3588> [which.]
if <1437> [if.]
that <3754> [that.]
party <139> [sect.]
on trial <2919> [am.]
promise <1860> [the promise.]
our <2257> [our.]
<1722> [instantly.]
[day and night. Gr. night and day. hope.]
Concerning <4012> [For.]
<1163> [that.]
name <3686> [the name.]
And ..... I did ....... I <4160 2532 1473> [I also.]
saints <40> [the saints.]
received <2983> [having.]
punished <5097> [I punished.]
tried to force <315> [compelled.]
was .... enraged <1693> [mad.]
was going <4198> [as.]
with <3326> [with.]
noon <2250> [mid-day.]
than <5228> [above.]
Aramaic <1446> [in.]
Saul Saul <4549> [Saul.]
<4642> [hard.]
I .... are you ....... I am <1473 1510> [I am.]
get up <450> [rise.]
to designate <4400> [to make.]
a servant <5257> [a minister.]
<3739> [in the.]
will rescue <1807> [Delivering.]
Gentiles <1484> [the Gentiles.]
to open <455> [open.]
turn <1994> [and to.]
and .... power .............. and <2532 1849> [and from.]
their ..................... they <846> [that they.]
a share <2819> [inheritance.]
are sanctified <37> [sanctified.]
by faith <4102> [faith.]
King <935> [O king.]
I was not <1096 3756> [I was not.]
first <4412> [first.]
and ...... Jerusalem ...... and ......... and <2532 5037 2414> [and at.]
and ........... and .... Gentiles ...... and <2532 5037 1484> [and then.]
repent <3340> [repent.]
turn <1994> [turn.]
performing <4238> [and do.]
Jews <2453> [the Jews.]
have experienced <5177> [obtained.]
<3140> [witnessing.]
nothing <3762> [none.]
prophets <4396> [the prophets.]
Christ <5547> [Christ.]
first <4413> [the first.]
<3195> [and should.]
defense <626> [spake.]
Festus <5347> [Festus.]
Paul <3972> [Paul.]
I have not lost ... mind <3105 3756> [I am not.]
most excellent <2903> [most.]
words <4487> [words.]
king <935> [the king.]
<5124> [this thing.]
Do you believe ......... you believe <4100> [believest.]
In <1722> [Almost.]
whether <302> [I would.]
not <3756> [that not.]
except <3924> [except.]
king <935> [the king.]
This man <3778 444> [This man.]
he had ... appealed <1941> [appealed.]
When <5613> [when.]
Italy <2482> [Italy.]
Italy is a well-known country of Europe, bounded by the Adriatic or Venetian Gulf on the east, the Tyrrhene or Tuscan Sea on the west, and by the Alps on the north.
centurion <1543> [a centurion.]
[Augustus'.]
from Adramyttium <98> [Adramyttium.]
Adramyttium, now Adramyti, was a maritime city of Mysia in Asia Minor, seated at the foot of Mount Ida, on a gulf of the same name, opposite the island of Lesbos.
put out to sea <321> [we.]
to sail <4126> [to sail.]
Aristarchus <708> [Aristarchus.]
accompanied <4862 2254> [with us.]
Sidon <4605> [Sidon.]
Julius <2457> [Julius.]
Cyprus <2954> [Cyprus.]
winds <417> [the winds.]
Cilicia <2791> [Cilicia.]
Pamphylia <3828> [Pamphylia.]
Myra <3460> [Myra.]
Myra was a city of Lycia, situated on a hill, twenty stadia from the sea.
centurion <1543> [the centurion.]
from Alexandria <222> [Alexandria.]
Alexandria, now Scanderoon, was a celebrated city and port of Egypt, built by Alexander the Great, situated on the Mediterranean and the lake Moeris, opposite the island of Pharos, and about twelve miles from the western branch of the Nile.
Cnidus <2834> [Cnidus.]
Cnidus was a town and promontory of Caria in Asia Minor, opposite Crete, now Cape Krio.
we sailed under the lee <5284> [we sailed.]
we sailed under the lee <5284> [under.]
Crete <2914> [Crete, or, Candy.]
Crete, now Candy, is a large island in the Mediterranean, 250 miles in length, 50 in breadth, and 600 in circumference, lying at the entrance of the Aegean sea.
Salmone <4534> [Salmone.]
Salmone, now Salamina, was a city and cape on the east of the island of Crete.
<2570 2568> [The fair havens.]
The Fair Havens, still known by the same name, was a port on the south-eastern part of Crete, near Lasea, of which nothing now remains.
fast <3521> [the fast.]
"The fast was on the tenth day of the seventh month."
I can see <2334> [I perceive.]
loss <2209> [damage, or, injury.]
was ... convinced <3982> [believed.]
harbor ............................ a harbor <3040> [the haven.]
Phoenix <5405> [Phenice.]
Phenice, was a sea-port on the western side of Crete; probably defended from the fury of the winds by a high and winding shore, forming a semicircle, and perhaps by some small island in front; leaving two openings, one towards the south-west, and the other towards the north-west.
Crete <2914> [Crete.]
south wind <3558> [the south.]
weighed anchor <142> [loosing.]
Not <3756> [not.]
[arose, or beat. a tempestuous.]
northeaster <2148> [Euroclydon.]
Probably, as Dr. Shaw supposes, one of those tempestuous winds called levanters, which blow in all directions, from N. E. round by E. to S. E.
gave way <1929> [we.]
Cauda <2802> [Clauda.]
Clauda, called Cauda and Gaudos by Mela and Pliny, and Claudos by Ptolemy, and now Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw, is a small island, situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete.
Fearing <5399> [fearing.]
violently <4971> [being.]
next day <1836> [the next.]
they threw ..... overboard <4496> [we.]
neither ... nor <3383> [neither.]
and <1161 5037 3756> [and no.]
all <3956> [all.]
had <5225> [after.]
should <1163> [ye should.]
not <3361> [not.]
I advise <3867> [I exhort.]
for <1063> [for.]
came <3936> [there.]
to whom ..... whom <3739> [whose.]
and <2532> [and.]
Do not be afraid <5399 3361> [Fear not.]
You <4571> [thou.]
<2400> [lo.]
I have faith <4100> [I believe.]
some <5100> [a certain.]
fourteenth <5065> [the fourteenth.]
Adriatic Sea <99> [Adria.]
Adria strictly speaking, was the name of the Adriatic gulf, now the Gulf of Venice, an arm of the Mediterranean, about 400 miles long and 140 broad, stretching along the eastern shores of Italy on one side, and Dalmatia, Sclavonia, and Macedonia on the other. But the term Adria was extended far beyond the limits of this gulf, and appears to have been given to an indeterminate extent of sea, as we say, generally, the Levant. It is observable, that the sacred historian does not say "in the Adriatic gulf," but "in Adria," (that is, the Adriatic sea, [Adrias <\\See definition 99\\>] being understood;) which, says Hesychius, was the same as the Ionian sea; and Strabo says that the Ionian gulf "is a part of that now called the Adriatic." But not only the Ionian, but even the Sicilian sea, and part of that which washes Crete, were called the Adriatic. Thus the scholiast on Dionysius Periegetis says, "they call this Sicilian sea Adria." And Ptolemy says that Sicily was bounded on the east by the Adriatic, [hupo <\\See definition 5259\\> Adrias <\\See definition 99\\>,] and that Crete was bounded on the west by the Adriatic sea, [hupo <\\See definition 5259\\> tou <\\See definition 5120\\> Adriatikos pelagos <\\See definition 3989\\>.]
sailors <3492> [the shipmen.]
we would run aground <1601> [fallen.]
anchors <45> [anchors.]
wished <2172> [and wished.]
ship's boat <4627> [the boat.]
bow <4408> [foreship.]
said <2036> [said.]
<3362> [Except.]
<891> [while.]
Today <4594> [This.]
for this .... for .... For <1063 5124 4314> [for this.]
for .... For <1063 4314 4098> [for there.]
gave thanks <2168> [and gave.]
in front of <1799> [in.]
all ... them <846 3956> [they all.]
<1250> [two.]
persons <5590> [souls.]
they lightened <2893> [they lightened.]
wheat <4621> [The wheat.]
The Romans imported corn from Egypt, by way of Alexandria, to which this ship belonged; for a curious account of which see Bryant's treatise on the Euroclydon.
slipped <4014> [taken up, etc. or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea, etc.]
linkage ..... steering oars <4079 2202> [the rudder bands.]
Or, "the bands of the rudders;" for large vessels in ancient times had two or more rudders, which were fastened to the ship by means of bands, or chains, by which they were hoisted out of the water when incapable of being used. These bands being loosed, the rudders would fall into their proper places, and serve to steer the vessel into the creek, which they had in view, and hoisted.
ran .... aground <2027> [they ran.]
was being broken up <3089> [broken.]
wanting <1014> [willing.]
brought safely <1295> [that.]
land <1093> [land.]
Melita, now Malta, the island on which Paul and his companions were cast, is situate in the Mediterranean sea, about fifty miles from the coast of Sicily, towards Africa; and is one immense rock of soft white free-stone, twenty miles long, twelve in its greatest breadth, and sixty in circumference. Some, however, with the learned Jacob Bryant, are of opinion that this island was Melita in the Adriatic gulf, near Illyricum; but it may be sufficient to observe, that the course of the Alexandrian ship, first to Syracuse and then to Rhegium, proves that it was the present Malta, as the proper course from the Illyrian Melita would have been first to Rhegium, before it reached Syracuse, to which indeed it need not have gone at all.
island <3520> [the island.]
local inhabitants <915> [barbarous.]
showed <3930> [shewed.]
because <1223> [because.]
came out <1831> [came.]
fastened ... on <2510> [fastened.]
local people <915> [barbarians.]
creature <2342> [beast.]
No doubt <3843> [No doubt.]
a murderer <5406> [a murderer.]
suffered <3958> [felt.]
said <3004> [said.]
chief official <4413> [the chief.]
who <3739> [who.]
father <3962> [the father.]
after praying <4336> [prayed.]
placed <2007> [laid.]
healed <2390> [and healed.]
many of the people <3062> [others.]
honors <5092> [honoured.]
they gave <2007> [laded.]
[Cir. A.M. 4067. A.D. 63.]
ship <4143> [a ship.]
figurehead <3902> [whose.]
Syracuse <4946> [Syracuse.]
Syracuse was the capital of Sicily, situated on the eastern side of the island, 72 miles S. by E. of Messina, and about 112 of Palermo. In its ancient state of splendour it was 22« in extent, according to Strabo; and such was its opulence, that when the Romans took it, they found more riches than they did at Carthage.
Rhegium <4484> [Rhegium.]
Rhegium, now Reggio, was a maritime city and promontory in Italy, opposite Messina.
a south wind <3558> [the south.]
Puteoli <4223> [Puteoli.]
Puteoli, now Puzzuoli, is an ancient sea-port of Campania, in the kingdom of Naples, about eight miles S. W. of that city, standing upon a hill in a creek opposite to Baiae.
found <2147> [we found.]
were invited <3870> [and were.]
brothers ........................... Paul <80 3972> [when.]
Forum of Appius <675 5410> [Appii forum.]
Appii Forum, now Borgo Longo, was an ancient city of the Volsci, fifty miles S. of Rome.
Three Taverns <5140 4999> [The three taverns.]
The Three Taverns was a place in the Appian Way, thirty miles from Rome.
thanked <2168> [he thanked.]
Rome <4516> [Rome.]
Rome, the capital of Italy, and once of the whole world, is situated on the banks of the Tiber, about sixteen miles from the sea; 410 miles S. S .E. of Vienna, 600 S. E. of Paris, 730 E. by N. of Madrid, 760 W. of Constantinople, and 780 S. E. of London.
<1543> [the centurion.]
<4759> [captain.]
<1161> [but.]
I <1473> [though.]
I was handed over <3860> [was.]
I was forced <315> [I was.]
not <3756> [not.]
for ..................... because of ... hope <1223 1063 1680> [for the.]
chain <5026 254> [this chain.]
That is, the chain with which he was bound to the "soldier that kept him;" (ver. 16;) a mode of custody which Dr. Lardner has shown was in use among the Romans. It is in exact conformity, therefore, with the truth of St. Paul's situation at this time, that he declares himself to be "an ambassador in a chain," [en <\\See definition 1722\\> halusis <\\See definition 254\\>,] (Eph 6:20;) and the exactness is the more remarkable, as [halusis <\\See definition 254\\>,] a chain is no where used in the singular number to express any other kind of custody.
We <2249> [We.]
for <1063> [for.]
sect <139> [sect.]
<2240> [there came.]
he explained <1620> [he expounded.]
both <5037> [both.]
From ....................... from <575> [from.]
unable <800> [agreed.]
rightly <2573> [well.]
Go <4198> [Go.]
keep on hearing <189> [Hearing.]
advised <1110 846 2077> [it known.]
salvation <4992> [the salvation.]
has been sent <649> [sent.]
<4183 4803> [great reasoning.]
<3972> [Paul.]
St. Paul, after his release, is supposed to have visited Jud‘a, in the way to which he left Titus at Crete, (Tit 1:5,) and then returned through Syria, Cilicia, Asia Minor, and Greece, to Rome; where, according to primitive tradition, he was beheaded by order of Nero, A.D. 66, at Aquae Saiviae, three miles from Rome, and interred in the Via Ostensis, two miles from the city, where Constantine erected a church.
<3306> [dwelt.]
proclaiming <2784> [Cir. A.M. 4069. A.D. 65. Preaching.]
and teaching <2532 1321> [and teaching.]
with <3326> [with.]
CONCLUDING REMARKS ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. 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 authentic and inspired production, it bears the most satisfactory internal evidence of its authenticity and truth. St. Luke's long attendance upon St. Paul, and his having been an eyewitness of many of the facts which he has recorded, independently of his Divine inspiration, render him a most suitable and credible historian; and his medical knowledge, for he is allowed to have been a physician, enabled him both to form a proper judgment of the miraculous cures which were performed by St. Paul, and to give an authentic and circumstantial detail of them. The plainness and simplicity of the narrative are also strong circumstances in its favour. The history of the Acts is one of the most important parts of the Sacred History, for without it neither the Gospels nor Epistles could have been so clearly understood; but by the aid of it the whole scheme of the Christian revelation is set before us in a clear and easy view.
