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A Clear Sign of Divinity
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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:15
18th Century
Theologian
And saying, Sirs. Greek, Men.
Why do you do these things?
This is an expression of solemn remonstrance at …
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:15
Sirs (ανδρες). Literally, Men. Abrupt, but courteous.
We also are men of like passions with you (κα ημεις …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:15
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:15
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 14:15
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 14:15
17th Century
Pastor
And saying, Sirs, why do you these things ?
&c.] That is, bring these oxen and garlands, and attempt to offer sacrif…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 14:8–18
17th Century
Minister
All things are possible to those who believe. When we have faith, that most precious gift of God, we shall be delivered from the spiritual helpless…