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Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Virgins which did prophesy (παρθενο προφητευσα). Not necessarily an "order" of virgins, but Philip had the honour of having in his…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Which did prophesy. That females sometimes partook of the prophetic influence, and foretold future events, is evident from various places …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.—Both elements of the description are full of interest as th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul and his party came to Caesarea, the magnificent harbor and city built by Herod the Great as the port of Jerusalem and the Roman provincial cap…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Four daughters. This is added for the commendation of Philip, not only that we might know that his house was well ordered, but also that i…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the same man had four daughters

So that he was a married man, which may be observed against the Papists, who f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Paul had express warning of his troubles, so that when they came, they would be no surprise or terror to him. The general notice given to us, that …

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