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Faithful in Work and Word
Commentators note Paul's consistent rhythm in Corinth. He worked a trade during the week to support himself, and then every Sabbath, he faithfully went to the synagogue to reason from the Scriptures. This demonstrates a powerful combination of practical diligence and unwavering commitment to his gospel mission.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 18:4
18th Century
Theologian
And he reasoned. See Barnes on Acts 17:2.
"Reasoned": alternatively, "discoursed." Regarding the synagogue, compare Acts 17:2.
AT Robertson
On Acts 18:4
He reasoned (διελεγετο). Imperfect middle, same form as in 17:17 about Paul's work in Athens, here only on the Sabbaths.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:4
19th Century
Bishop
So far we have found reasons for the vow. But taken by itself, the vow would seem to have involved a continuous growth of hair rather than cropping…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
He stepped into the synagogue, and when the time came for strangers to address the audience he began to argue that Jesus was the true Messiah. Nor …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:4
While working with Aquila and Priscilla, Paul attended the local synagogue every Sabbath. There, Luke tells us, “he reasoned” (GK 1363) with those …
John Calvin
On Acts 18:4
16th Century
Theologian
He disputed in the synagogue. It is a wonder how the statement that Paul introduced the name of Christ crept into the Latin books, unless …
John Gill
On Acts 18:4
17th Century
Pastor
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath
In Corinth there was a synagogue of the Jews, in which they met toget…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 18:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Although Paul was entitled to support from the churches he planted and from the people to whom he preached, he nevertheless worked at his trade. An…