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A Charter of Freedom
Commentators note that Paul and Silas diligently delivered the Jerusalem Council's decision to the churches. This decision, described with words implying a formal law or edict, functioned as a 'charter of Gentile freedom.' It officially affirmed that non-Jewish believers were not required to follow the full Mosaic law, providing them with clear guidance and protecting them from legalistic demands.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:4
18th Century
Theologian
And as they went through the cities. The cities of Syria, Cilicia, etc.
They delivered them. Paul and Silas delivered to t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:4
They delivered them (παρεδιδοσαν αυτοις). Imperfect active, kept on delivering to them in city after city. This is a proof of Paul…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 16:4
19th Century
Bishop
They delivered them the decrees.—The number of copies which the process implies is in itself a sufficient guarantee that what St. Luke giv…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:4
Why, after all the discussion in Jerusalem, would Paul circumcise Timothy?
Some commentators even question whether Paul actually did this. Bu…
John Calvin
On Acts 16:4
16th Century
Theologian
They delivered them the decrees to keep. In these words Luke signifies to us how desirous Paul was of peace. The best and strongest bond t…
John Gill
On Acts 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
And as they went through the cities Of Derbe, Lystra, and Iconium, and others in Lycaonia, and in Phrygia and Galatia; th…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 16:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The church may well expect much service from youthful ministers who set out in the same spirit as Timothy. But when men are unwilling to submit in …