But when some were hardened (ως δε τινες εσκληρυνοντο). Imperfect passive of σκληρυνω, causative like hiphil in Hebrew, to …

But when divers. When some were hardened.

Were hardened. When their hearts were hardened, and they became violent…

When divers were hardened and believed not.—A better rendering (since the verb implies continuous action) is, when so…

The ministry of Paul at Ephesus lasted approximately three years (cf. 20:31). It is remarkable how concisely Luke summarizes this extensive period—…

Seeing their hearts were hardened. We do not read that Paul was heard as patiently and favorably by the Jews at any place as he was at Eph…

But when divers were hardened and believed not
For though some were affected with and convinced by the arguments the…

When arguments and persuasions only harden people in unbelief and blasphemy, we must separate ourselves and others from such unholy company. God wa…