Commentary on the book of acts chapter 16 niv

After telling the man to rise to his feet, he did so and began walking. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. As paul looked at him, he could tell that he had the faith he needed to get healed. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Now while paul was waiting for them at athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. About midnight paul and silas were praying and singing hymns to god, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world. While paul was waiting for them in athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.

The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Mark in the various textus receptus editions, the editor of the. Then they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Now while paul waited for them at athens, his spirit. Paul and barnabas are in a synagogue in iconium preaching about jesus christ.

Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the version that had. At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. Chapter summary acts 1 sets the stage for the establishment of the church and the spread of the gospel.

Read acts 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts 16 new international version niv timothy joins paul and silas. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. Acts 16 niv bible paul came to derbe and then to lystra. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. Acts chapter 16 kjv king james version i told a little of my testimony to let others know how very present the holy spirit is to us during crisis. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Acts 27, new international version niv the bible app. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. 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. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 16 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 16 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.

The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. For the first time, the author of acts places himself in the narrative by means of the first person plural personal pronouns, we and us. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. The believers at lystra and iconium spoke well of him. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded.

Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 16 1 he came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was a jewess and a believer, but whose father was a greek. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 16 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.

From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. Paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was jewish and a believer but whose father was a greek. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Luke seems to join the missionary team at troas, then at the end of chapter 16 remains at philippi when the others leave. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. Acts 1 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also 16. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.

Acts 1620 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. The crowds cheered and began comparing paul and barnabas to zeus and hermes. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. Because luke is the author of the book of acts, many scholars have concluded that luke has joined paul and his companions silas and timothy at this point. From iconium, acts chapter 14 tells of the healing of a man in lystra. His taking timothy into his acquaintance and under his tuition.

The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Lydia was both financially prosperous and socially independent. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 14 opens up in much the same way that the previous chapter ends. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortunetelling. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. Bible niv acts 16 acts 16 new international version. Timothy joins paul and silas 16 paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was jewish and. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english.