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Yet he didn`t leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you rains from the sky and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness."

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God's Witness in Creation

Scholars emphasize that Paul points to nature—specifically the reliable gifts of rain, fruitful seasons, and food—as a universal testimony to God's existence and goodness. Commentators note this 'general revelation' is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Paul tailored this message for the Lystrans, using evidence they could see and experience daily to point them from their idols to the one true, living God who actively provides for them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 14:17

18th Century

Theologian

Nevertheless. Though he gave them no revelation.

He left not himself without witness. He provided evidence of his existenc…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 14:17

And yet (καιτο). Old Greek compound particle (κα το). In the N.T. twice only, once with finite verb as here, once with the partici…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 14:17

19th Century

Bishop

He left not himself without witness.—Here again we have the outline of what is afterwards expanded ([Reference Romans 1:1…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 14:17

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

On Acts 14:17

16th Century

Theologian

Notwithstanding, he did not suffer himself to be without witness. Paul and Barnabas, in this passage, remove from the Gentiles the pretext…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 14:17

17th Century

Pastor

Nevertheless, he left not himself without witness
Of his kindness and goodness to them, during this long interval and period o…

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Matthew Henry

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…