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A Model of Financial Integrity
Commentators widely agree that these men were official delegates from their home churches. They accompanied Paul to help transport a large financial gift for the believers in Jerusalem. This demonstrates Paul's commitment to financial transparency and accountability, proactively avoiding any potential for slander or suspicion.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:4
18th Century
Theologian
And there accompanied him. It was usual for some of the disciples to attend the apostles in their journeys.
Into Asia. It …
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:4
Accompanied him (συνειπετο αυτω). Imperfect of συνεπομα, old and common verb, but only here in the N.T. The singular is used agree…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:4
19th Century
Bishop
And there accompanied him into Asia . . .—The occurrence of the two names, Timotheus and Sosipater (another form of Sopater), in R…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:4
Gathered at Corinth for the return journey to Jerusalem with Paul were representatives from the churches: Sopater of Berea, Aristarchus and Secundu…
John Gill
On Acts 20:4
17th Century
Pastor
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea
This Sopater is thought to be the same with Sosipater in ([Re…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 20:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Disturbances or opposition may compel a Christian to move from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wh…