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The Church Protects Its Own
Commentators emphasize that the Berean believers ("the brethren") acted immediately to protect Paul from violent opposition. Recognizing the severe danger posed by the agitators from Thessalonica, they escorted him away to ensure his safety. This demonstrates the practical, active love and care that characterized the early Christian community.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 17:14
18th Century
Theologian
The brethren. Those who were Christians.
Sent away Paul. In order to secure his safety. A similar thing had been done in T…
AT Robertson
On Acts 17:14
And then immediately (ευθεως δε τοτε). They acted swiftly as in Thessalonica.
Sent forth (εξαπεστειλαν). D…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 17:14
19th Century
Bishop
To go as it were to the sea.—The English version conveys the impression that the movement was a feint in order to baffle the pursu…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 17:14
The Thessalonian Jews, on hearing that “the word of God” was being preached at Berea, sent a delegation there to stir up the same opposition as at …
John Gill
On Acts 17:14
17th Century
Pastor
And then immediately the brethren
That were at Berea, the new converts there:
sent away Paul…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 17:10–15
17th Century
Minister
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…