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God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul,
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Commentators explain that the Greek phrase for "special miracles" literally means "not the ordinary ones" or "uncommon works of power." In a city like Ephesus, which was a center for magic and superstition, God worked in a way that was exceptionally powerful and undeniable, demonstrating that the power of the Gospel was far superior to any local magic.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Special Miracles. Miracles that were remarkable; that were not common, or that were very unusual, ou tav tucousav. This expressio…
Special miracles (δυναμεις ου τας τυχουσας). "Powers not the ones that happen by chance," "not the ordinary ones," litotes for "th…
19th Century
Anglican
And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul.—The Greek phrase is negative: no common works of power—no…
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From his Corinthian correspondence we learn that Paul, while at Ephesus, had his difficulties, which arose chiefly from conditions at Corinth. But …
16th Century
Protestant
No small miracles. He calls miracles virtutes or powers, after the common custom of the Scripture, which were testimonie…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul. ] For the confirmation of the doctrine which he preached, and of hi…
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