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But as the disciples stood around him, he rose up, and entered into the city. On the next day he went out with Barnabas to Derbe.
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A Miraculous Recovery
Most commentators (like Calvin and Gill) see Paul's recovery as a clear miracle. After being stoned and left for dead, he not only gets up but is strong enough to travel a significant distance the next day. Whether a direct miracle or a divinely-aided natural recovery, scholars agree this event demonstrates God's power to preserve His servants to complete their mission.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Howbeit. But; this was notwithstanding the supposition that he was dead.
As the disciples stood round about him. It would …
Stood round about him (κυκλωσαντων αυτον). Genitive absolute with first aorist active participle of κυκλοω, old verb from κυκλος (…
19th Century
Anglican
Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him.—They, it is obvious, had been powerless to prevent the attack; but they …
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Later on certain Jews from Pisidian Antioch and Iconium, disaffected with Paul and Barnabas, came to Lystra to spread their views. Complaining firs…
16th Century
Protestant
As the disciples. Though no one defended Paul, Luke shows that the godly were eager for his safety; yet they moderated themselves, so that…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
However as the disciples stood round about him Weeping over him, and lamenting for him, and it may be praying to God…
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See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul in a popular tumult. So strong is the inclination of…
