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An Audience of Two Groups
Commentators unanimously point out that Paul addresses two distinct groups: "Men of Israel" (ethnic Jews) and "you that fear God" (Gentiles who worshipped Jehovah). This shows that from the beginning, Paul's message was intended for both Jews and non-Jews who were seeking God, highlighting the inclusive nature of the early gospel proclamation.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 13:16
18th Century
Theologian
Men of Israel. Jews. The purpose of Paul's discourse was to introduce to them the doctrine that Jesus was the Messiah. To do this, he demo…
AT Robertson
On Acts 13:16
Paul stood up (αναστας Παυλος). The Jewish custom was to sit while speaking (Luke 4:20), but the Greek and Roman was t…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 13:16
19th Century
Bishop
Beckoning with his hand.—The gesture was more that of one who waves his hand to command silence and attention, rather tha…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 13:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 13:16
When Jesus addressed the congregation at Nazareth, he read the lesson standing and then sat down to speak (cf. Lk 4:16, 20). Luke, however, portray…
John Calvin
On Acts 13:16
16th Century
Theologian
We must note the state of this sermon, so that we do not think that he spoke words in vain. Paul seems, indeed, to begin even at the very first beg…
John Gill
On Acts 13:16
17th Century
Pastor
Then Paul stood up
Not so much that he might be heard; or merely out of reverence and respect to the rulers, and the…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 13:14–31
17th Century
Minister
When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…