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They went out of the prison, and entered into Lydia`s house. When they had seen the brothers, they comforted them, and departed.

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The Priority of Pastoral Care

Commentators emphasize that despite their own traumatic imprisonment and the pressure to leave town, Paul and Silas's first priority was to find the new believers. As John Calvin notes, they did not neglect their essential duty to comfort the 'tender seed of the gospel.' Their suffering equipped them to encourage others, turning their conflict into a source of comfort for the church.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 16:40

18th Century

Theologian

They comforted them. They exhorted them and encouraged them to persevere, despite the opposition and persecution they might face.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 16:40

Into the house of Lydia (προς την Λυδιαν). No word in the Greek for "house," but it means the house of Lydia. Note "the brethren" …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 16:40

19th Century

Bishop

They comforted them, and departed.—Lydia’s house appears to have been the meeting-place of the brethren, as well as the l…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 16:40

After leaving the prison, Paul and Silas met with the small body of Christians at the house of Lydia and encouraged them in their new faith. Then t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 16:40

16th Century

Theologian

When they saw, etc. They were asked to leave immediately; yet it was fitting for them to care for the brethren, so that the tender seed of…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 16:40

17th Century

Pastor

And they went out of the prison
In a public manner, with great honour and reputation, at the request of the magistra…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 16:35–40

17th Century

Minister

Paul, though willing to suffer for the cause of Christ, and without any desire to avenge himself, did not choose to depart under the charge of havi…