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The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
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Perseverance Amid Persecution
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill highlight Paul's incredible perseverance. Despite being forced to flee Thessalonica at night due to violent opposition, his first action upon arriving in Berea was to go straight to the synagogue. This demonstrates an unwavering commitment to his calling, serving as a powerful example for believers to not be discouraged by hardship in their own service to Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas. (). They did this for their safety. Yet this was not done until the gospel had take…
Immediately by night (ευθεως δια νυκτος). Paul's work had not been in vain in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 1:7f.; 2:1…
19th Century
Anglican
Sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea.—Timothy apparently remained behind, partly to help the Thessalonian converts under their prese…
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The bail bond Jason and his friends posted would have been forfeited were Paul and Silas to be found in their homes. So the brothers sent them, tog…
16th Century
Protestant
They sent them out to Berea. This shows that Paul’s labor bore fruit in a short time; for although the brothers sent him and Silas away, t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the brethren The believers in Thessalonica, the young converts there, who were full of love and affection to the…
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The Jews in Berea diligently studied the word preached to them. They not only heard Paul preach on the Sabbath, but daily searched the Scriptures a…
