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But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
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Commentators widely agree that the arrival of Silas and Timothy was a pivotal moment. They brought encouraging news from the church in Thessalonica and financial support from Macedonia. This practical and emotional support freed Paul from his tent-making work, allowing him to devote himself completely to preaching the gospel.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when Silas and Timothy, etc. They came to Paul according to his request, which he had sent by the brothers who accompanied him from Th…
Was constrained by the word (συνειχετο τω λογω). This is undoubtedly the correct text and not τω πνευματ of the Textus Receptus, b…
19th Century
Anglican
And when Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia.—We learn from 1 Thessalonians 2:18 that Timothy had come to Saint …
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Baptist
He may not have brought out the whole truth at first, but argued little by little to bring them, as it were, up the steps until they should be prep…
The coming of Silas and Timothy to Corinth altered the situation for Paul. They brought good news about the Christians at Thessalonica (cf. [Refere…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia Not from Berea in Macedonia, for from here they came to the ap…
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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…
