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Paul's Courageous Loyalty
Commentators see Paul's desire to face the mob not as recklessness, but as a display of immense courage and loyalty. He was not willing to abandon his companions to face the danger alone. Scholars note his 'impetuous zeal' and 'greatness of soul,' showing a leader ready to risk his own life for his friends and the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 19:30
18th Century
Theologian
Would have entered in unto the people. Probably to have addressed them, and to defend his own cause.
AT Robertson
On Acts 19:30
And when Paul was minded to enter in unto the people (Παυλου δε βουλομενου εισελθειν εις τον δημον). Genitive absolute. Plainly Pa…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 19:30
19th Century
Bishop
When Paul wanted to enter in . . .—We almost see the impetuous zeal that urged the Apostle not to leave his companions to bear the…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 19:30
The riot faced Paul with an extremely serious situation. He wanted to appear before the assembly, doubtless believing that because of his Roman cit…
John Calvin
On Acts 19:30
16th Century
Theologian
And when Paul would. We may see that Paul’s steadfastness was combined with modesty. Although he could very well have kept himself out of …
John Gill
On Acts 19:30
17th Century
Pastor
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people
In the theatre, in order to have preached to the people, and to …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 19:21–31
17th Century
Minister
People who came from afar to offer their devotions at the temple of Ephesus bought small silver shrines, or models of the temple, to take home with…