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And when the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Lifted up their voice (επηραν την φωνην αυτων). First aorist active of επαιρω. In their excitement they elevated their voices.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

They lifted up their voices. They spoke with astonishment, such as might be expected when it was supposed that the gods had come down.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Saying in the speech of Lycaonia.—The fact is clearly recorded with a definite purpose, and no explanation seems so natur…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The healing amazed and excited the crowd, and they shouted out in Lycaonian: “The gods have come down to us in human form!” (cf. 28:6). Barnabas th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Furthermore, the multitude. This history abundantly testifies how ready and inclined people are to vanity. Paul did not utter that word, <…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when the people saw what Paul had done
In curing the lame man in so marvellous a manner, and concluding it to be…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All things are possible to those who believe. When we have faith, that most precious gift of God, we shall be delivered from the spiritual helpless…

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