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The First Missionary Report
Commentators note that when Paul and Barnabas returned, they immediately gathered the church that had sent them out. This event is described as the "first missionary meeting in history." It establishes a powerful model for the church's role in missions: sending, supporting, and then gathering to hear a report, celebrate God's work, and give thanks together.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:27
18th Century
Theologian
They rehearsed, etc. (Acts 11:4). They related what had happened: their dangers and their success. This they did because they …
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:27
Gathered the church together (συναγαγοντες την εκκλησιαν). Second aorist active participle of συναγω. It "was the first missionary…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:27
19th Century
Bishop
And when they were come.—Two years or approximately (A.D. 45-48) had passed since their mission. During that interval, little had …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:27
On returning to Antioch of Syria and to the congregation that had sent them out, Paul and Barnabas “reported all that God had done through them and…
John Calvin
On Acts 14:27
16th Century
Theologian
After they had called the Church together. As those who return from a mission customarily give an account of their actions, so Paul and Ba…
John Gill
On Acts 14:27
17th Century
Pastor
And when they were come
To Antioch:
and had gathered the church together :
whi…
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…