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God's People, Not Yet Saved
Commentators overwhelmingly explain that when Jesus said, "I have much people in this city," He was referring to those He had already chosen for salvation, even though they were not yet believers. This divine plan was given as a direct encouragement to Paul, assuring him that his difficult labor in corrupt Corinth would not be in vain and would result in a great harvest of souls.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 18:10
18th Century
Theologian
For I am with you. I will attend, bless, and protect you. See Barnes on Matthew 28:20.
No man shall set on you. No one who…
AT Robertson
On Acts 18:10
Because I am with thee (διοτ εγω ειμ μετα σου). Jesus had given this promise to all believers (Matthew 28:20) and here…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:10
19th Century
Bishop
For I am with you.—The command was followed by a promise which met the special trial of the time. Men might be against hi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
Farmers like to plow good soil, where they expect large harvests. So Paul, who was accustomed to making fleeting visits to places, on this occasion…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:10
Paul had come to Corinth in a dejected mood, burdened by the problems in Macedonia and his dismissal at Athens. Of course, he had been encouraged b…
John Calvin
On Acts 18:10
16th Century
Theologian
Because I am. This is the first reason why Paul, having subdued fear, must courageously and resolutely do his duty: because he has God on …
John Gill
On Acts 18:10
17th Century
Pastor
For I am with thee
According to his promise, (Matthew 28:20) not only to assist in the ministry of the w…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 18:7–11
17th Century
Minister
The Lord knows those who are his, indeed, and those who will be his; for it is by his work in them that they become his. Let us not despair about a…