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ACTS 16:3 o[ti {Ellhn o` path.r auvtou/
The Textus Receptus, following î45vid D E H L P most minuscules syrp,
h arm Chrysostom _al,_ reads to.n pate,ra auvtou/ o[ti {Ellhn, whereas
î74 a...
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Verse Acts 16:3. _TOOK AND CIRCUMCISED HIM_] For this simple reason,
that the Jews would neither have heard him preach, nor would have any
connection with him, had he been otherwise. Besides, St. Pau...
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HIM WOULD PAUL HAVE ... - This was an instance of Paul’s selecting
young men of piety for the holy ministry. It shows:
(1) That he was disposed to look up and call forth the talent in the
church that...
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CHAPTER 16
_ 1. In Derbe and Lystra again. Timotheus (Acts 16:1)._
2. The Preaching forbidden in Asia (Acts 16:6).
3. The Vision of the Man from Macedonia (Acts 16:9).
4. The Gospel in Europe ...
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ACTS 15:36 TO ACTS 16:5. SHORTER ACCOUNT OF PAUL'S JOURNEY IN ASIA
MINOR. The editor's hand is apparent throughout this section. We know
from Galatians 2:13 the real reason of Paul's difference with
B...
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Paul arrived at Derbe and Lystra and, look you, there was a disciple
there called Timothy. He was the son of a Jewish woman who was a
believer, but his father was Greek. The brethren in Lystra and Ico...
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A SON IN THE FAITH (Acts 16:1-5)...
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WOULD PAUL HAVE. Paul purposed. Greek. _thelo._ App-102.
GO FORTH. Greek. _exerchomai._
BECAUSE OF. Greek. _dia._ App-104.Acts 16:2.
QUARTERS. places.
KNEW. Greek. _oida._ App-132.
WAS. was by rac...
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_and circumcised him_ It must be remembered that the decree of the
synod of Jerusalem only related to the exemption of Gentiles from
circumcision. It was a very different thing for a Jew to consent to...
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Acts 16:1-12. PAUL REVISITS DERBE AND LYSTRA, CHOOSES TIMOTHY FOR A
COMPANION IN HIS MISSION, AND CIRCUMCISES HIM. THEY PASS THROUGH
PHRYGIA AND GALATIA, AND COME INTO MYSIA AND TO TROAS. BY A VISION...
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ΠΕΡΙΈΤΕΜΕΝ ΑΥ̓ΤΌΝ, _he circumcised him_. It must be
remembered that the decree of the synod of Jerusalem only related to
the exemption of Gentiles from circumcision. It was a very different
thing for...
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_THE BEGINNING OF PAUL'S ACQUAINTANCE WITH TIMOTHY ACTS 16:1-5:_ When
Paul traveled to Derbe and Lystra he met a disciple named Timotheus or
Timothy. Later Paul wrote two New Testament books to this g...
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AND CIRCUMCISED HIM— In order to do justice to St. Paul's conduct in
this affair, we must recollect, that he always openly avowed that the
Gentiles were free from the yoke of the Mosaic ceremonies, an...
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AT DERBE. Acts 16:1 a.
1a
And he came also to Derbe,
4.
IN LYSTRA. Acts 16:1 b - Acts 16:3.
1b
and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named
Timothy, the son of a Jewess that bel...
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3. The discriminating and watchful eye of Paul soon discovered
qualities which would render this youth a fitting companion and
fellow-laborer, and it was by his request that Timothy was placed in
the...
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Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised
him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew
all that his father was a Greek.
HIM WOULD PAUL HAVE TO GO FOR...
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40 Silas was almost necessary as a companion for Paul. The decrees
provided that they should be delivered by both Barnabas and Paul,
while Judas and Silas were to confirm them by word of mouth. Now th...
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See Preface to Acts 15.
4, 5. Here we have evidence that the decrees of the Council were
actually promulgated in the Galatian Churches, and that they were well
received....
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ST. PAUL IN EUROPE
1. Timotheus] was probably of Lystra, not Derbe. His mother Eunice was
perhaps a widow, and she, together with his grandmother Lois, educated
the lad in the religion of Israel, tho...
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GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE
ACTS
_MARION ADAMS_
CHAPTER 16
TIMOTHY WORKS WITH PAUL AND SILAS, 16:1-5
V1 Paul went to Derbe and then he went to Lystra. A *Christian called
Timothy lived there. Timothy...
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AND TOOK AND CIRCUMCISED HIM. — The act seems at first inconsistent
with St. Paul’s conduct as to Titus (Galatians 2:3), and with his
general teaching as to circumcision (Galatians 5:2). The circumsta...
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περιέτεμεν αὐτὸν : the act might be performed by _any
Israelite; cf._ Genesis 17:23 for a similar phrase which may indicate
that St. Raul performed the act himself. See also Ramsay, _Cities and
Bishop...
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GUIDED TO NEW FIELDS
Acts 16:1
Paul had a wonderful influence over young men. Timothy, Titus, and
Mark bore his impress. When circumcision was insisted upon, as in the
previous chapter, no one oppose...
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Here begins the account of Pads second journey. At Lystra he found
Timothy. His action in the circumcision of Timothy is startling in
view of the recent decision of the council. Some charge him with
i...
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Timothy Joins Paul and Silas
The stoning at Lystra might have discouraged some men from returning.
However, Luke told Theophilus that Paul and Barnabas went back through
the city as they were strengt...
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(2) Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised
him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew
all that his father was a Greek.
(2) Timothy is circumcised,...
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Circumcised him. Not to obstruct the conversion of the Jews; and
because it was still lawful to observe the Jewish ceremonies, though
the obligation of keeping the old law had ceased. (Witham) --- Thi...
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TIMOTHY ENTERS THE MINISTRY
1-3. God gave Paul Timothy at Lystra, where they stoned him, a
memorable fact, as Timothy was his favorite preacher throughout all
his ministry, and, of course, God's great...
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Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was
there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess,
and believed; but his father was a Greek: (2) Which was well...
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We now enter on the missionary journeys, as they are called, of the
apostle Paul. The work, under the Spirit, opens to the glory of the
Lord. Not merely are Gentiles met in grace and brought into the...
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_THE CALL OF TIMOTHY_
‘Then came he to Derbe and Lystra; and, behold, a certain disciple
was there, named Timotheus … Him would Paul have to go forth with
him.’
Acts 16:1
We now enter upon what is c...
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3._He circumcised him, because of the Jews. _Luke doth plainly express
that Timothy was not circumcised, because it was necessary it should
be so, or because the religion of that sign did continue a...
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There is perhaps no example of this more remarkable than that which
Paul does with regard to Timothy. He uses circumcision in all liberty
to set aside Jewish prejudice. It is very doubtful whether, ac...
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HIM WOULD PAUL HAVE TO GO FORTH WITH HIM,.... Perceiving that he was a
young man, that not only had the grace of God, but very considerable
gifts, and abilities for ministerial service; and having a g...
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Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him
because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all
that his father was a Greek.
Ver. 3. _Took and circumcised h...
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_Then_ When he had passed through the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
_came he to Derbe and Lystra_ At which places he had preached the
gospel in his former progress. _And a certain disciple was there,...
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CIRCUMCISED HIM; this Paul did, not because it was needful to
salvation, but to prevent the Jews from being prejudiced against
Timothy as a preacher of the gospel. Christian wisdom will lead men to
do...
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HIM WOULD PAUL HAVE TO GO FORTH WITH HIM; AND TOOK AND CIRCUMCISED HIM
BECAUSE OF THE JEWS WHICH WERE IN THOSE QUARTERS; FOR THEY KNEW ALL
THAT HIS FATHER WAS A GREEK.
Paul and Silas had entered Asia...
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PAUL AND SILAS IN ASIA MINOR. Acts 16:1
Timotheus, the Christian disciple:...
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Coming to Derbe and Lystra, where he and Barnabas had been persecuted
before, Paul was favorably impressed with the young man, Timothy, who
had evidently been converted through Paul on his first visit...
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PAUL WANTED TO HAVE HIM GO ON WITH HIM. AND HE TOOK _HIM_ AND
CIRCUMCISED HIM BECAUSE OF THE JEWS WHO WERE IN THAT REGION, FOR THEY
ALL KNEW THAT HIS FATHER WAS GREEK.
1. Paul wanted to have Timothy...
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"Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and he took and circumcised
him because of the Jews that were in those parts: for they all knew
that his father was. Greek"Him would Paul have to go forth wi...
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1-5 Well may the church look for much service from youthful ministers
who set out in the same spirit as Timothy. But when men will submit in
nothing, and oblige in nothing, the first elements of the...
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CIRCUMCISED HIM BECAUSE OF THE JEWS, who could not yet be persuaded
that the law of circumcision was abrogated. Paul, who became all
things to all men, that he might save some, circumcised Timothy tha...
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3. The discriminating and watchful eye of Paul soon discovered
qualities which would render this youth a fitting companion and
fellow-laborer, and it was by his request that Timothy was placed in
the...
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Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
He therefore made some concession, as was necessary, for a time; and
this was the reason why he had Timothy circumcised,[98]
Tertullian On Monogamy
(conversion to)...
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Acts 16:3 Paul G3972 wanted G2309 (G5656) him G5126 on G1831 (G5629)
with G4862 him G846 And...
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‘Him would Paul have to go forth with him, and he took and
circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they
all knew that his father was a Greek.'
It was the normal Jewish positio...
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Acts 16:3. HIM WOULD PAUL HAVE TO GO FORTH WITH HIM, Silas filled the
place of his old companion and brother-apostle, Barnabas, but as yet
the loving apostle had no one to supply the vacancy caused by...
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HIM WOULD PAUL HAVE TO GO FORTH WITH HIM
(τουτον ηθελησεν ο Παυλος συν αυτω
εξελθειν). This one (note emphatic position) Paul wanted
(first aorist active indicative of θελω with temporal augment as...
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CONTENTS: Paul finds Timothy. Paul's Macedonian vision. The first
convert in Europe. Demons cast out of a damsel. Paul and Silas beaten.
Conversion of the Philippian jailer.
CHARACTERS: Jesus, Holy S...
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Acts 16:1. _Then came he to Lystra,_ as in Acts 14:6. In their former
labours in that city, Lois a jewess, her daughter Eunice, and Timothy
her son, had embraced the faith. Now, they found Timothy gro...
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PAUL TRAVELED ON TO DERBE AND LYSTRA. Compare Acts 14:6-21. A BELIEVER
NAMED TIMOTHY. Born of a Jewish mother and a Greek father, and had
been taught the Scriptures from childhood (2 Timothy 3:15) by...
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_Him would Paul have to go forth with him._
USING NEW CONVERTS
It is good for young converts to be set at work; it is good for them.
It is good for every Church to set its young converts at work; it...
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_Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and behold a certain disciple was
there, named Timotheus._
TIMOTHEUS
1. The first of Paul’s missionary journeys reached its furthest
limit at Lystra--the most unci...
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ACTS—NOTE ON ACTS 16:3 BECAUSE OF THE JEWS WHO WERE IN THOSE PLACES.
Paul always began in the synagogues. Having an uncircumcised Jew with
him would have made any witness to Jews much more difficult....
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_CRITICAL REMARKS_
Acts 16:1. DERBE AND LYSTRA (see Acts 14:6) are now visited by Paul
and Silas in reverse order to that followed in the first journey.
THERE meant Lystra, not Derbe, as has been wron...
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EXPOSITION
ACTS 16:1
_And he came also _for _then came he, _A.V._ _and T.R.; _to Lystra
_for _Lystra, _A.V._; Timothy _for _Timotheus, _A.V._; of a Jewess
_for _of a certain woman which was a Jewess,...
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We remember at the end of our study last week there arose a contention
between Paul and Barnabas who had been close companions on the first
missionary venture of the church. But because Barnabas was i...
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1 Corinthians 7:19; 1 Corinthians 9:20; Acts 15:20; Acts 15:37;...
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To go forth [ε ξ ε λ θ ε ι ν]. The word is used of going forth
as a missionary in Luke 9:6; 3 John 1:7....
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He took and circumcised him because of the Jews — The unbelieving
Jews, to whom he designed he should preach. For they would not have
conversed with him at all, so long as he was uncircumcised....
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Why did Paul have Timothy circumcised when he himself spoke so
strongly against it?
PROBLEM: Paul’s main point in Galatians can be summarized in his
words, “If you become circumcised, Christ will prof...