He rehearsed (εξηγειτο). Imperfect middle of εξηγεομα, old verb to lead out, to draw out in narrative, to recount. So Paul is pict…

Had saluted them. With the usual tokens of respect and affection.

He declared particularly, etc. As an evidence that God h…

He declared particularly . . .—Better, one by one, or, in detail, the adverb of the Authorised version having a…

On this occasion Paul “reported in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.” Undoubtedly he also presented the collection …

And now Paul shows his modesty when he does not make himself the author of those things which he had done, but giving the praise to God, calls hims…

And when he had saluted them
James and the elders with him; which was either done by a kiss, as the Arabic version a…

Paul ascribed all his success to God, and to God they gave the praise. God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did not envy hi…