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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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Ministry Beyond the Sermon

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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 13:43

18th Century

Theologian

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…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 13:43

When the synagogue broke up (λυθεισης της συναγωγης). Genitive absolute of first aorist passive participle of λυω. Apparently Paul…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 13:43

19th Century

Bishop

When the congregation was broken up.—Better, keeping to the usual rendering, the synagogue. The two preachers withdrew to…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Acts 13:43–44

19th Century

Preacher

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 13:43

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 13:43

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 13:43

17th Century

Pastor

Now when the congregation was broken up Or "the synagogue"; not the place, but the people that met in it; when they were …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 13:42–52

17th Century

Minister

The Jews opposed the doctrine the apostles preached; and when they could find no objection, they blasphemed Christ and his gospel. Commonly, those …