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God's Purpose in Past Ages
Commentators explain that God 'permitting' the nations to go their own way was not neglect, but part of a sovereign plan. This period demonstrated humanity's inability to find God through reason alone, showing everyone their deep need for a savior and preparing the world for the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:16
18th Century
Theologian
Who in times past. Previous to the gospel; in past ages.
Suffered all nations. Permitted all nations; that is, all Gentile…
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:16
In the generations gone by (εν ταις παρωιχημεναις γενεαις). Perfect middle participle from παροιχομα, to go by, old verb, here alo…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:16
19th Century
Bishop
Who in times past suffered all nations.—Better, all the heathen; the term used is that which is always employed …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:16
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 14:16
16th Century
Theologian
In times past. Because the men of Lystra might object that God was unknown until now, Paul and Barnabas anticipate this objection and say,…
John Gill
On Acts 14:16
17th Century
Pastor
Who in times past
For many hundred years past; even ever since God chose and separated the people of Israel from the…
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…