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but Paul choose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Chose (επιλεξαμενος). First aorist middle (indirect) participle of επιλεγω, choosing for himself, as the successor of Barnabas, no…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Being recommended. Being commended by prayer to God. (See Barnes on Acts 14:26).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Paul chose Silas.—It is clear from this, even if we reject Acts 15:34 as an interpolation, that Silas had remained when the other …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul’s selection of Silas (or “Silvanus,” as he is referred to more formally by his Latinized name in 2 Corinthians 1:19; [Reference 1 …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Paul chose Silas
To be his companion and a istant; this being the design of the Holy Ghost in influencing his mi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no le than Paul and Barnabas, yet it was made to end well. Barnabas wished his nephew John Ma…

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