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When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

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Faithful Diligence

Commentators highlight that Paul and Barnabas had passed through Perga earlier without preaching there. On their return, they made a point to stop and "speak the word," demonstrating a faithful diligence to complete their mission and not leave a city un-evangelized.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 14:25

18th Century

Theologian

In Perga. See Barnes "Acts 13:13".

They went down into Attalia. This was a city of Pamphylia, situated on the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 14:25

19th Century

Bishop

And when they had preached the word in Perga.—The travelers retrace their steps. There is a somewhat striking point in th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 14:25

Directly south of Phrygia was the region of Pisidia and south of that the province of Pamphylia. In Pamphylia the apostles preached at Perga, the c…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 14:25

17th Century

Pastor

And when they had preached the word in Perga
A city in Pamphylia, (Acts 13:13) . The Alexandrian copy, a…

Matthew Henry

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…