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Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
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Commentators note that ministry didn't stop when the service ended. Many interested Jews and proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas for more personal interaction. The apostles then engaged in ongoing persuasion, likely throughout the week, urging these new seekers to stand firm in their newfound understanding. This highlights the importance of personal follow-up and discipleship after an initial hearing of the gospel.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when the Jews, etc. There is a great variety in the manuscripts on this verse, and in the ancient versions. Griesbach and Knapp read i…
When the synagogue broke up (λυθεισης της συναγωγης). Genitive absolute of first aorist passive participle of λυω. Apparently Paul…
19th Century
Anglican
When the congregation was broken up.—Better, keeping to the usual rendering, the synagogue. The two preachers withdrew to…
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Baptist
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded…
Those who heard Paul’s sermon requested Paul and Barnabas “to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath.” More than likely the synagogue…
16th Century
Protestant
Who is speaking. The meaning is uncertain. For it may refer to the Jews and proselytes, suggesting that they exhorted Paul and Barnabas no…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when the congregation was broken up Or "the synagogue"; not the place, but the people that met in it; when they were …
The Jews opposed the doctrine the apostles preached; and when they could find no objection, they blasphemed Christ and his gospel. Commonly, those …
