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Establishing Local Leadership
Commentators explain that a crucial step in establishing a new church was appointing local leaders, called "elders." Scholars note the Greek term for "appointed" often implies a congregational vote or choice, with Paul and Barnabas providing apostolic oversight. This established a team of spiritual guides in each city to ensure the church's long-term health.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:23
18th Century
Theologian
And when they had ordained. ceirotonhsantev. The word ordain we now use in an ecclesiastical sense, to denote a setting …
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:23
And when they had appointed for them elders in every church (χειροτονησαντες δε αυτοις κατ' εκκλησιαν πρεσβυτερους). They needed a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:23
19th Century
Bishop
And when they had ordained them elders.—The word for “ordained” occurs in the New Testament here and in [Reference 2 Cori…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:21–23
(21a) Derbe was situated in the southeastern part of the Lycaonian region of Galatia, about sixty miles southeast of Lystra. In 25 B. C. Augustus i…
John Calvin
On Acts 14:23
16th Century
Theologian
When they had ordained elders. By this it appears sufficiently that it is not enough if people have been once taught the doctrine of godli…
John Gill
On Acts 14:23
17th Century
Pastor
And when they had ordained them elders in every church ,
&c.] As soon as ever any number of disciples were made, or souls were…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 14:19–28
17th Century
Minister
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…