After hearing this, they praised God. And then they said, “You know, dear brother, how many thousands of Jews have also believed, and they all follow the law of Moses very seriously.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Glorified (εδοξαζον). Inchoative imperfect, began to glorify God, though without special praise of Paul.

How many t…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

They glorified the Lord. They gave praise to the Lord for what he had done. They saw new proofs of his goodness and mercy, and they render…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

They glorified the Lord.—The better manuscripts state, “they glorified God.” The tense implies continued action, and alth…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

James and the elders responded to Paul’s report and the gift from the churches by praising God. Yet they also urged Paul to join with four Jewish C…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when they heard it
The narrative of the wonderful spread of the Gospel among the Gentiles, and the numerous conv…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…