Thrice was I beaten with rods (τρις ερραβδισθην). Roman (Gentile) punishment. It was forbidden to Roman citizens by the Lex Por…

Thrice was I beaten with rods. In the Acts of the Apostles, mention is made of his being beaten in this manner only once before the time t…

Once was I stoned.—Here the Acts (Acts 14:19) give us the solitary instance at Lystra. The accuracy of the Ap…

When Paul turns from the matter of his nationality to that of achievement (vv.23–29), he lays claim to superiority over his rivals and begins to sp…

Thrice was I beaten with rods. From this it appears that the Apostle suffered many things that Luke does not mention, for he mentions only…

Thrice was I beaten with rods Or "wands", by the Romans; for this was a Roman punishment, distinct from scourging with co…

The apostle gives an account of his labors and sufferings; not out of pride or vainglory, but to the honor of God, who enabled him to do and suffer…

Having given the reasons for commending himself and the causes why the Corinthians should bear with him, the Apostle now begins his commendation. I…