Verse by verse commentary on book of acts chapter 21

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. Each book page may contain relevant audio, video, or verse by verse commentary. Acts 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The length of the purification process see note on verse 24. Realizing he would never reach jerusalem in time for pentecost if he continued to hug the coast, paul decided to risk sailing directly across the mediterranean sea to tyre verse 3.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The name of the lord is the same as the lord himself. Acts chapter 21 coffmans commentary of the new testament. So it was considered an act of piety for some wealthier person to defray the. This was a commonly recognized act of piety josephus jewish antiquities 19. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Choose a chapter and verse from john to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on studyl.

These verses tell of how judas the betrayer, who had committed suicide, was replaced by matthias as the 12th apostle. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. 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. For an explanation of new testament prophets see notes on 11. Tyrian disciples not only were taken along with their parents, but must have joined in this act of. Read and study acts 21 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 21 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english.

David guzik commentary on acts 21, where paul arrives in jerusalem where he reports of the good work of god among the gentiles. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. This commentary has been through advanced checking. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. If you are looking for a systematic or in depth study on a book, here is the tool to help you. It is a hebraism, signifying to call on the lord, psalm 79. Acts 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Incidentally, some have pointed to the wording of acts 22. Acts 21 commentary promoting harmony bible gateway.

The focus of peters exposition of the joel passage does not stop to consider the signs and wonders though such things will form part of the longer narrative of acts. Now luke accompanies the apostle again to jerusalem. Then paul makes a dealbreaking statement to his audience when he recalls the lords reply to him in verse 21, and he said unto me, depart. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit. Being in danger from the jews, he is rescued by the romans. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Paul had to appear at the temple on the third and seventh days. It records the end of pauls third missionary journey and his arrival and reception in jerusalem. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both peter, and james, and john, and andrew, philip, and thomas, bartholomew, and matthew, james the son of alphaeus, and simon zelotes, and judas the brother of james. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard. When paul came again to philippi on his third journey around 5458ad, acts 18.

Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity. It is an historical account of the first 30 years of church history. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. Read and study acts 21 with the verse by verse bible commentary.

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. Whosoever shall call in the midst of these wonders and dangers, whosoever should call on the lord should be delivered joel. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. Asked if he keeps the law says he keeps the law performs a sevenday vow that this found in the law. As touching the gentiles which believe this is said, to show that the jews were not offended with paul, for not insisting upon the circumcision of the believing gentiles, and their conformity to the ceremonial law. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were there, and found them out. It is extremely important that we understand this book. It records the end of pauls third missionary journey and his. This verse by verse 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 gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. When the commander could not hear what was being said because of the noise, he ordered paul to be taken into the battalion headquarters.

Brought before tribunals by the malice of the jews, given up through their hatred into the hands of the gentiles, it was all to turn to a testimony. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. And finding disciples at tyre, for the gospel had been preached in phoenicia by the ministers of the word, who were scattered by the persecution raised at the death of stephen. This is a very helpful commentary, which has been most useful to me. Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry bible. Verses 17 providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go on well. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international.

See the account of this festival in the notes on exodus 12. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Verse 3 and when we had come in sight of cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto syria, and landed at tyre. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary youtube. Shall be saved in hebrew, shall be delivered, that is, from impending calamities. The time is coming when god will restore to the earth its beauty and productivity that man has selfishly stripped from it. Acts 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. And when they heard it the narrative of the wonderful spread of the gospel among the gentiles, and the numerous conversions of them. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Fellow jews and all of you who live in jerusalem, let me explain this to you.

Days of unleavened bread the seven days of the passover, in which they ate unleavened bread. An intensely practical versebyverse study, produced over a period of thirty years, on selected old and new testament books. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Tyre a city of phoenicia, one of the most celebrated maritime towns in the world. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. Troas was a small town in phrygia minor, in the province called the troad. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.

Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Jul, 2018 this is a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Acts 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. Read all of acts 21 after this time the apostle has to give account of himself, and to accomplish in a striking manner the predictions of the lord. Acts 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Peters sermon comes to its climax in verse 21 by focusing attention on the declaration from joel that everyone who calls on the name of the. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 21 and more.