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Faith in Action
Commentators highlight that Lydia's faith immediately produced clear results: prompt obedience in baptism and insistent hospitality. Her desire to house the missionaries wasn't just kindness; it was a tangible expression of her new life in Christ. Scholars like John Gill note that her faith quickly "worked by love," demonstrating its genuineness through her actions.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:15
18th Century
Theologian
And when she was baptized. Apparently without any delay. (Acts 8:38). It was usual to be baptized immediately on believing.
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized (ως δε εβαπτισθη). First aorist passive indicative of βαπτιζω. The river Gangites was handy for the ordi…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 16:15
19th Century
Bishop
And when she was baptized, and her household.—It does not follow from Luke’s condensed narrative that all this took place…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 16:15
19th Century
Preacher
And her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:15
One of the women was from Thyatira, a city of western Asia Minor. It had been part of the ancient kingdom of Lydia before its incorporation into th…
John Calvin
On Acts 16:15
16th Century
Theologian
When she was baptized. By this it appears how effectually God worked in Lydia even in a short time. For there is no doubt that she receive…
John Gill
On Acts 16:15
17th Century
Pastor
And when she was baptized
In water, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, according to the commission of C…
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…