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The Gospel Necessarily Divides
Commentators explain that the division in the city was not a failure of the gospel, but an expected result of its power. The truth of Christ's message forces a choice, separating believers from opposers. John Calvin notes that unity apart from God is accursed, and it is better to be divided for the sake of truth than to have a false peace with the world. This fulfills Jesus's own words that his message would bring division (Luke 12:51).
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:4
18th Century
Theologian
Was divided. Into parties. Greek, There was a schism. escisyh.
And part held with the Jews. Held to the doctrines …
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:4
But the multitude of the city was divided (εσχισθη δε το πληθος της πολεως). First aorist passive indicative of σχιζω, old verb to…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:4
19th Century
Bishop
The multitude of the city was divided.—The context shows that St. Luke writes of the bulk of the Gentile population. No numbers are given,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:4
There was a division among “the people” (GK 4436) of the city regarding the apostles and their message, some siding with the Jews and others with t…
John Calvin
On Acts 14:4
16th Century
Theologian
The multitude was divided. The most troublesome part of the tragedy now follows, for the city is divided into two parts; and eventually Pa…
John Gill
On Acts 14:4
17th Century
Pastor
But the multitude of the city was divided
In their sentiments, about the apostles, their doctrines, and miracles; so…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 14:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The apostles spoke so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of m…