"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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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Sirs (ανδρες). Literally, Men. Abrupt, but courteous.

We also are men of like passions with you (κα ημεις …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And saying, Sirs. Greek, Men.

Why do you do these things?

This is an expression of solemn remonstrance at …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Sirs, why do ye these things?—It is natural to suppose that the words were spoken in the Greek in which St. Luke records …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And saying, Sirs, why do you these things ?
&c.] That is, bring these oxen and garlands, and attempt to offer sacrif…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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