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A Worldwide Audience
The list of places in this verse isn't random. Commentators explain that it demonstrates the vast geographical reach of the Jewish diaspora, stretching from Asia Minor to North Africa and even to Rome, the heart of the empire. This diverse crowd shows that from the very beginning, the gospel was intended for all nations.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
Phrygia and Pamphylia. These were also two provinces of Asia Minor. Phrygia was surrounded by Galatia, Cappadocia, and Pisidia. Pamphylia …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:10
19th Century
Bishop
Strangers of Rome . . .—Better, the Romans who were sojourning there—i.e., at Jerusalem. The verb is peculiar t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:1–13
19th Century
Preacher
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a r…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:10
Why these fifteen countries and no others are named here and why they are cited in this order are questions without ready solutions. Presumably Luk…
John Gill
On Acts 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt
Phrygia was a country in Asia, and had part of Galatia on the north, Lycaonia, Pisi…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:5–13
17th Century
Minister
The difference in languages which arose at Babel has greatly hindered the spread of knowledge and religion. The instruments whom the Lord first emp…