* Paul's voyage towards Jerusalem. (1-7) Paul at Cesarea. The prophecy
of Agabus, Paul at Jerusalem. (8-18) He is persuaded to join in
ceremonial observances. (19-26) Being in danger from the Jews, he is
rescued by the Romans. (27-40)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-7 Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go on well.
Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there, and found
them out. Foreseeing his troubles, from love to him, and concern for
the church, they wrongly thought it would be most for the glory of God
that he should continue at... [ Continue Reading ]
8-18 Paul had express warning of his troubles, that when they came,
they might be no surprise or terror to him. The general notice given
us, that through much tribulation we must enter into the kingdom of
God, should be of the same use to us. Their weeping began to weaken
and slacken his resolution... [ Continue Reading ]
19-26 Paul ascribed all his success to God, and to God they gave the
praise. God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they
did not envy him; but on the contrary, glorified the Lord. They could
not do more to encourage Paul to go on cheerfully in his work. James
and the elders of the... [ Continue Reading ]
27-40 In the temple, where Paul should have been protected as in a
place of safety, he was violently set upon. They falsely charged him
with ill doctrine and ill practice against the Mosaic ceremonies. It
is no new thing for those who mean honestly and act regularly, to have
things laid to their cha... [ Continue Reading ]