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Encouragement Fuels Ministry
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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 18:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Acts 18:5
Was constrained by the word (συνειχετο τω λογω). This is undoubtedly the correct text and not τω πνευματ of the Textus Receptus, b…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:5
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:5
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:5
The coming of Silas and Timothy to Corinth altered the situation for Paul. They brought good news about the Christians at Thessalonica (cf. [Refere…
John Gill
On Acts 18:5
17th Century
Pastor
And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia
Not from Berea in Macedonia, for from here they came to the ap…
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…