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Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
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Courage Comes from God
Despite facing opposition, Paul and Barnabas remained for a "long time." Commentators explain their boldness wasn't self-generated but came from speaking "in the Lord." Their courage was rooted in their trust in God's power and authority, not their own. This demonstrates that perseverance through hardship, fueled by faith, is a powerful witness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Long time therefore. In this city they were not daunted by persecution. It seems probable that there were here no forcible or public measu…
Long time therefore (ικανον μεν ουν χρονον). Accusative of duration of time (possibly six months) and note μεν ουν. There is an an…
19th Century
Anglican
Long time therefore abode they.—This can hardly be understood as involving a stay of less than several months, during which Paul and Barna…
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Luke tells us that the apostles ministered for a “considerable time” in the city and preached boldly “for the Lord,” with God confirming “the messa…
16th Century
Protestant
A long time. Luke declares here that Paul and Barnabas did not depart the city as soon as they saw some set against them, for when he says…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Long time therefore abode they At Iconium, undaunted and not discouraged, at the treatment they met with: but contin…
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