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Then the brothers immediately sent forth Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The brethren. Those who were Christians.
Sent away Paul. In order to secure his safety. A similar thing had been done in T…
And then immediately (ευθεως δε τοτε). They acted swiftly as in Thessalonica.
Sent forth (εξαπεστειλαν). D…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And then immediately the brethren That were at Berea, the new converts there:
sent away Paul…
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…
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