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"Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to the living God, who made the sky and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them;
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Commentators highlight the apostles' horrified reaction to being worshipped. They insisted they were merely human, "men of like passions." Albert Barnes points out the stark contrast with Jesus, who accepted worship (John 20:28). This difference provides a powerful, implicit argument for Christ's unique, divine identity, as true servants of God always point away from themselves and toward Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And saying, Sirs. Greek, Men.
Why do you do these things?
This is an expression of solemn remonstrance at …
Sirs (ανδρες). Literally, Men. Abrupt, but courteous.
We also are men of like passions with you (κα ημεις …
19th Century
Anglican
Sirs, why do ye these things?—It is natural to suppose that the words were spoken in the Greek in which St. Luke records …
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When they finally realized what was going on, Paul and Barnabas tore their clothes in horror at such blasphemy and rushed out into the crowd— shout…
16th Century
Protestant
Men, why do you do those things? They begin with a rebuke, as the matter required; once that was done, they show for what purpose they wer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And saying, Sirs, why do you these things ? &c.] That is, bring these oxen and garlands, and attempt to offer sacrif…
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