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When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.

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The Author Joins the Story

Commentators universally point out that this verse marks the first of the famous "we" sections in Acts. The sudden shift in narrative from "they" to "we" is strong evidence that the author, traditionally identified as Luke, joined Paul's missionary team at this point in Troas, becoming an eyewitness to the events he records.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 16:10

18th Century

Theologian

We endeavoured. This is the first instance in which Luke refers to himself as being in company with Paul. It is therefore probable that he…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 16:10

We sought (εζητησαμεν). This sudden use of the plural, dropped in 17:1 when Paul leaves Philippi, and resumed in 20:5 when Paul re…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 16:10

19th Century

Bishop

Immediately we endeavoured . . .—The natural inference from the sudden appearance of the first person in a narrative previously in…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Acts 16:10

19th Century

Preacher

In the vision, the man prayed, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. The best help that Paul could render to the Macedonians was to p…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 16:10

Troas became an important Greek port about 300 B. C. and was named Alexandria Troas. After the break-up of Alexander the Great’s short-lived empire…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 16:10

16th Century

Theologian

Being fully persuaded. From this we gather that it was not a mere vision, but that it was also confirmed by the testimony of the Spirit. F…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 16:10

17th Century

Pastor

And after he had seen the vision
And considered it, and related it to his companions: and when they had well weighed…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 16:6–15

17th Century

Minister

The removals of ministers, and the dispensing the means of grace by them, are in particular under Divine conduct and direction. We must follow Prov…