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where we found brethren, and were entreated to tarry with them seven days: and so we came to Rome.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Where we found brethren (ου ευροντες αδελφους). Possibly from Alexandria, but, as Blass observes, it is no more strange to find "b…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Brethren. This means Christian brothers. But by whom the gospel had been preached there is unknown.

"Tarry" means "remain."

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Where we found brethren.—The fact is significant, showing, in the absence of any distinct record, the extent to which the new soci…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And were desired to tarry with them seven days:

So they were able to have one Lord's day together. They were probably only a very s…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

There are two rather surprising statements in this verse. First, at Puteoli Paul and his companions “found some brothers who invited us to spend a …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Where we found brethren
Christians; which is not to be wondered at, since it was a port much frequented, and where m…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The common events of traveling are seldom worthy of being told; but the comfort of communion with the saints, and kindness shown by friends, deserv…

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