Found. "A Jewish guild always keeps together, whether in street or synagogue. In Alexandria the different trades sat in the synagogue arranged into guilds; and St. Paul could have no difficulty in meeting, in the bazaar of his trade, with the like - minded Aquila and Priscilla" (Edersheim, " Jewish... [ Continue Reading ]
Lately [π ρ ο σ φ α τ ω ς]. Only here in New Testament, though the kindred adjective, rendered new, is found in Hebrews 10:20. It is derived from fenw, to slay, and the adjective means, originally, lately slain; thence, fresh, new, recent. It is quite common in medical writings in this sense.... [ Continue Reading ]
Of the same craft [ο μ ο τ ε χ ν ο ν] It was a Rabbinical principle that whoever does not teach his son a trade is as if he brought him up to be a robber. All the Rabbinical authorities in Christ's time, and later; were working at some trade. Hillel, Paul's teacher, was a wood - cutter, and his riva... [ Continue Reading ]
Was pressed in the spirit [σ υ ν ε ι χ ε τ ο τ ω π ν ε υ μ α τ ι]. Instead of spirit the best texts read logw, by the word. On pressed or constrained, see note on taken, Luke 4:38. The meaning is, Paul was engrossed by the word. He was relieved of anxiety by the arrival of his friends, and stimulate... [ Continue Reading ]
Opposed themselves [α ν τ ι τ α σ σ ο μ ε ν ω ν]. Implying an organized or concerted resistance. See on resisteth, 1 Peter 5:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Gallio. Brother of the philosopher Seneca (Nero's tutor), and uncle of the poet Lucan, the author of the "Pharsalia." Seneca speaks of him as amiable and greatly beloved. Deputy. See on ch. Acts 13:7. The verb, to be deputy, occurs only here. Judgment - seat. See on ch. Acts 7:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Lewdness [ρ α δ ι ο υ ρ γ η μ α]. See on mischief, ch. 13 10. Rev., villainy.... [ Continue Reading ]
Question. The best texts read the plural, guests. See on ch. Acts 14:2. Judge. In the Greek the position of the word is emphatic, at the beginning of the sentence : "Judge of these matters I am not minded to be.... [ Continue Reading ]
Cared for none of these things. Not said to indicate his indifference to religion, but simply that he did not choose to interfere in this case.... [ Continue Reading ]
Took his leave [α π ο τ α ζ α μ ε ν ο ς]. See on Luke 9:61; Mark 6:46. Priscilla and Aquila. They are named in the same order, Romans 16:3; 2 Timothy 4:19. Having shorn his head. Referring to Paul, and not to Aquila. He had a vow. A private vow, such as was often assumed by the Jews in consequence... [ Continue Reading ]
I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem. The best texts omit.... [ Continue Reading ]
Eloquent [λ ο γ ι ο ς]. Only here in New Testament. The word is used in Greek literature in several senses. As logov means either reason or speech, so this derivative may signify either one who has thought much, and has much to say, or one who can say it well. Hence it is used : 1. Of one skilled in... [ Continue Reading ]
Instructed. See on Luke 1:4. Fervent [ζ ε ω ν]. Fervent, which is formed from the participle of the Latin ferveo, to boil or ferment, is an exact translation of this word, which means to seethe or bubble, and is therefore used figuratively of mental states and emotions. See on leaven, Matthew 13:33... [ Continue Reading ]
More perfectly [α κ ρ ι β ε σ τ ε ρ ο ν]. The comparative of the same word. More accurately.... [ Continue Reading ]
Exhorting [π ρ ο τ ρ ε ψ α μ ε ν ο ι]. Originally, to turn forward, as in flight. Hence, to impel or urge. The word may apply either to the disciples at Corinth, in which case we must render as A. V., or to Apollos himself, as Rev., encouraged him. I prefer the former. Hackett very sensibly remarks... [ Continue Reading ]
Mightily [ε υ τ ο ν ω ς]. See on Luke 23:10. Convinced [δ ι α κ α τ η λ ε γ χ ε τ ο]. Only here in New Testament. See on tell him his fault, Matthew 18:15. The compound here is a very strong expression for thorough confutation. Confute (Rev.) is better than convince. Note the prepositions. He confu... [ Continue Reading ]