All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
Priscilla prisca and aquila were christian workers who moved from place to place. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Paul, leaving athens, comes to corinth, meets with aquila and priscilla, and labors with them at tentmaking, acts 18. Acts chapter 18 john karmelich receive bible study. Acts 18 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts of the apostles 18, new living translation nlt bible. Acts 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In chapter 18, luke shares some very personal experiences of paul from which. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 18 introduction as paul is winding down his second missionary journey, he establishes a great work in the city of corinth. Paul had been preaching the gospel at athens to the most famous men of that.
And after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Every sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade jews. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible.
He and his wife priscilla had recently left italy because an edict of claudius had expelled all the jews from rome. Up to this point they did not always need jewish prodding see acts 14. Acts 18 niv in corinth after this, paul left bible. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 18, by dr. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.
The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. In new testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings brothers and sisters in gods family, the church. Lukes account of pauls ministry in the book of acts supplies us with the above reports of the opposition which paul faced, and of the suffering which. After these things paul departed from athens, and came to corinth 18. Justus, crispus, and several of the corinthians believe, acts 18. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
Acts 18 niv bible after this, paul left athens and went. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts chapter 18 matthew henry concise commentary on. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. When people are determined to reject the gospel, we shouldnt keep trying with them until the door is open again. Acts chapter 18 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. When paul came again to philippi on his third journey around 5458ad, acts 18. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A good study bible we recommend the following features. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Lukes account of pauls ministry in the book of acts supplies us with the above reports of the opposition which paul faced, and of the suffering which both jews and gentiles imposed upon him. And found a certain jew named aquila, born in pontus, lately come from italy, with his wife priscilla. When priscilla and aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of god more adequately. The plural greek word adelphoi translated brothers refers to siblings in a family.
He preaches, and proves that jesus was the chri st, ac t s 18. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.
Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Justus, crispus, and several of the corin thia n s b elieve, a c ts 18. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Virtually all traffic between northern and southern greece had to pass through the city. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. There he met a jew named aquila, a native of pontus, who had recently come from italy with his wife priscilla, because claudius had ordered all jews to leave rome. Through the roman jews resistance to the gospel and an emperors edict, gods sovereign care.
In corinth after this, paul left athens and went to corinth. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Preachers and teachers will want to supplement pelikans volume with a more exegetical acts commentary that addresses the text of the book in its entirety. Remember that the original book of acts did not have any chapter breaks. David guzik commentary on acts 18, where paul meets aquila and priscilla in. Jul 17, 20 priscilla acts 18 women of the bible series 5 by gail mays duration. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. In new testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings brothers and.
How long paul spent in antioch is not revealed, not even whether it was days or years, but a reasonable chronology of the book of acts does not allow a long delay before the beginning of his third missionary journey. When people are determined to reject the gospel, we shouldnt keep trying with. Now this man the money which was given for betraying the lord jesus was thrown down in the temple, and the field was purchased with it by the jewish priests. By gary olsen and chris reighley video at the beginning is owned by biblica. Paul went to visit them, 3 and when he found they were tentmakers. A discussion on the book of acts for the sunday night bible study at rolling hills community church in lago vista texas. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.
Acts chapter 18 john karmelich receive bible study notes. He testified to the jews that jesus was the messiah. We may assume that he left after a few months at most. A man is said often to do a thing when he furnishes means for doing it. Acts 18, new international version niv the bible app. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Acts, chapter 18 king james version christian answers. Acts 18 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Pauls coming to corinth, his private converse with aquila.
Nebraskans copying scripture chapters to create the corona. Corinth was the leading political and commercial center in greece. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. See in what way the apostles propagated the gospel, not by force and. When we get to chapter 19 this will become more clear as to why.
This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The project, which aims to have nebraskans copy all 1,189 bible chapters to be assembled into a book, began this week. Acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17 acts chapter 18 acts chapter 19 acts chapter 20 acts chapter 21 acts chapter 22 acts chapter 23. Pelikans thematic approach 3 themes per chapter makes this commentary more suitable for topical preaching than for full, versebyverse exposition of the book of acts. He preaches, and proves that jesus was the christ, acts 18. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Firstcentury roman jurisprudence at its best models for us what every state should be for the christian. Commentaries for acts chapter 18 witness at corinth and return to antioch. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Study guide for acts 18 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Because corinth was a trade center and host to all sorts of travelers, it had an. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4. Now luke accompanies the apostle again to jerusalem. Acts 18 niv in corinth after this, paul left bible gateway. Read acts 18 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.