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Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.
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The Honor of an Early Disciple
Commentators explain that calling Mnason an "early disciple" (or "old disciple") refers not to his physical age but to the length of his faith. He was a veteran Christian, possibly converted during Jesus' ministry or at Pentecost. Scholars like Matthew Henry note the honor given to such long-serving believers, whose homes provided stability and wisdom for the church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
One Mnason of Cyprus. The original text here would be better translated: "And brought us to Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple," e…
Certain of the disciples (των μαθητων). The genitive here occurs with τινες understood as often in the Greek idiom, the partitive …
19th Century
Anglican
One Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.—Better, perhaps, an early disciple. The word f…
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Paul and his colleagues, accompanied by some Caesarean Christians, took the road up to Jerusalem, some sixty-five miles away to the southeast. They…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea Members of the church at…
Paul had express warning of his troubles, so that when they came, they would be no surprise or terror to him. The general notice given to us, that …
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