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And when he had spent three months [there,] and a plot was laid against him by Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When he had spent three months there (ποιησας μηνας τρεις). Literally, "having done three months," the same idiom in Ac 14:33; 18:…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And there abode. Why he remained here is unknown. It is probable that while in Greece he wrote the Epistle to the Romans. .

Lai…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When the Jews laid wait for him . . .—In sailing for Syria, Cenchreae would naturally be the port of embarkation, and St. Paul’s presence …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

After spending some time in Macedonia, Paul went to Corinth, where he stayed for three months, probably during the winter of 57–58. While there, an…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Because the Jews laid wait for him. The Lord tested His servant in such various and continuous ways that He set before us, in him, an exam…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there abode three months
In Greece:

and when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Disturbances or opposition may compel a Christian to move from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wh…

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