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And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Sat (καθεζομενος). Sitting (present middle participle describing his posture).

In the window (επ της θυριδ…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And there sat in a window. The window was left open, probably to avoid the malice of their enemies, who might otherwise be disposed to cha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

There sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus . . .—The name, like those of kindred meaning, such as Felix, Felicia, Felicissim…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“As Paul talked on and on,” Eutychus went to sleep and fell to his death. He may simply have been bored by Paul’s long discussion, though Luke’s re…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

When he was fallen into a deep sleep. I see no reason why some interpreters should so harshly and sharply condemn the young man's drowsine…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there sat in a window a certain young man
In the upper room, where he placed himself, either for air and refresh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Although the disciples read, meditated, prayed, and sang separately, and in this way maintained communion with God, they also came together to wors…

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