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He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he reasoned. See Barnes on Acts 17:2.
"Reasoned": alternatively, "discoursed." Regarding the synagogue, compare Acts 17:2.
He reasoned (διελεγετο). Imperfect middle, same form as in 17:17 about Paul's work in Athens, here only on the Sabbaths.
19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
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 …
While working with Aquila and Priscilla, Paul attended the local synagogue every Sabbath. There, Luke tells us, “he reasoned” (GK 1363) with those …
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath In Corinth there was a synagogue of the Jews, in which they met toget…
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…
