When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They had also John as their attendant.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Proclaimed (κατηγγελλον). Imperfect active of καταγγελλω, inchoative, began to proclaim. This was Paul's rule of procedure, "to th…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And when they were at Salamis. This was the principal city and seaport of Cyprus. It was situated on the southeast part of the island and …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When they were at Salamis.—The city was, as stated above, at the east end of Cyprus. The mention of “synagogues” implies a considerable Je…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Leaving the mainland of Syria, the missionary party sailed to Salamis on the eastern coast of Cyprus, about 130 miles from Seleucia. Salamis was th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He says that they first began to preach the gospel in Salamis, a famous city of Cyprus. Nevertheless, they seem to begin incorrectly; for since the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when they were at Salamis
A chief city of Cyprus; and so Herodotus F6 calls it Salamis of Cyprus; and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Satan is in a particular way busy with great men and men in power, to keep them from being religious, for their example will influence many.

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