Verse by verse commentary on book of acts chapter 21

This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Read and study acts 21 with the verse by verse bible commentary. 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. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 21 and more. 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. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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.

Acts chapter 21 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Troas was a small town in phrygia minor, in the province called the troad. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. Jul, 2018 this is a verse by verse study of the book of acts. The entire purpose of acts 21 24 was to illustrate verbally and physically to the jews that he still keeps the law. Incidentally, some have pointed to the wording of acts 22. 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. It records the end of pauls third missionary journey and his arrival and reception in jerusalem. If you are looking for a systematic or in depth study on a book, here is the tool to help you. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit. It is extremely important that we understand this book. For an explanation of new testament prophets see notes on 11. An intensely practical versebyverse study, produced over a period of thirty years, on selected old and new testament books.

The book of acts a verse by verse commentary youtube. Acts 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. It is a hebraism, signifying to call on the lord, psalm 79. 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. 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. Read and study acts 21 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Shall be saved in hebrew, shall be delivered, that is, from impending calamities. 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. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were there, and found them out. This was a commonly recognized act of piety josephus jewish antiquities 19. The length of the purification process see note on verse 24.

Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry bible. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Days of unleavened bread the seven days of the passover, in which they ate unleavened bread. Now luke accompanies the apostle again to jerusalem. Acts 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. Acts 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.

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. Choose a chapter and verse from john to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on studyl. Verses 17 providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go on well. It is an historical account of the first 30 years of church history. The name of the lord is the same as the lord himself. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.

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. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Study guide for acts 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title.

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. Asked if he keeps the law says he keeps the law performs a sevenday vow that this found in the law. This is a very helpful commentary, which has been most useful to me. Tyrian disciples not only were taken along with their parents, but must have joined in this act of. Fellow jews and all of you who live in jerusalem, let me explain this to you. Acts 21 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. And when they heard it the narrative of the wonderful spread of the gospel among the gentiles, and the numerous conversions of them. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. We have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostle in his travels throughout the gentile nations to preach the gospel, and have seen a.

See the account of this festival in the notes on exodus 12. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. When the commander could not hear what was being said because of the noise, he ordered paul to be taken into the battalion headquarters. Acts 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Acts 21 commentary promoting harmony bible gateway. Paul had to appear at the temple on the third and seventh days. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. This is a verse by verse study of the book of acts.

Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. So it was considered an act of piety for some wealthier person to defray the. Being in danger from the jews, he is rescued by the romans. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for acts matthew henrys bible commentary. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.

In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. Tyre a city of phoenicia, one of the most celebrated maritime towns in the world. When paul came again to philippi on his third journey around 5458ad, acts 18. Acts 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The time is coming when god will restore to the earth its beauty and productivity that man has selfishly stripped from it. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard. 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. Whosoever shall call in the midst of these wonders and dangers, whosoever should call on the lord should be delivered joel.

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. It records the end of pauls third missionary journey and his. This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible. 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. David guzik commentary on acts 21, where paul arrives in jerusalem where he reports of the good work of god among the gentiles. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.