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Holy Anger, Not Apathy
Commentators explain that Paul's spirit was 'provoked' or 'stirred,' a term suggesting a paroxysm of holy anger and distress. This zeal wasn't born of hate, but from a deep love for God's glory and compassion for people lost in idolatry. As John Calvin notes, this righteous grief didn't lead Paul to despair but spurred him to immediate action, a model for believers who see God's name profaned.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 17:16
18th Century
Theologian
Now while Paul waited. How long he was there is not indicated; but undoubtedly some time would pass before they could arrive. Meanwhile, P…
AT Robertson
On Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them in Athens (Εν δε ταις Αθηναις εκδεχομενου αυτους του Παυλου). Genitive absolute with present middle…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 17:16
19th Century
Bishop
His spirit was stirred in him.—The verb is the root of the noun from which we get our “paroxysm,” and which is translated…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 17:16
Athens is five miles inland from its port of Piraeus, which is on an arm of the Aegean Sea stretching fifty miles between Attica and the Peloponnes…
John Calvin
On Acts 17:16
16th Century
Theologian
Was sore grieved. Though Paul, wherever he went, resolutely carried out the teaching role that he knew was entrusted to him, Luke shows th…
John Gill
On Acts 17:16
17th Century
Pastor
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens .
&c.] That is, for Silas and Timotheus:
his spirit was …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 17:16–21
17th Century
Minister
Athens was then famed for refined learning, philosophy, and the fine arts; yet no one is more childish, superstitious, impious, or credulous than s…