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The Wisdom of Connection
Commentators highlight Paul's strategic choice to address the hostile crowd in Aramaic ('the Hebrew language'). This was not just for clarity, but a deliberate act to build a bridge, show solidarity with his Jewish heritage, and gain a hearing from those who saw him as a traitor. It's a powerful example of meeting people where they are to share the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 21:40
18th Century
Theologian
License. Liberty; permission.
On the stairs. See Barnes on Acts 21:35.
Beckoned with the hand. Waving the …
AT Robertson
On Acts 21:40
When he had given him leave (επιτρεψαντος αυτου). Genitive absolute of aorist active participle of the same verb επιτρεπω.
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Charles Ellicott
On Acts 21:40
19th Century
Bishop
Paul stood on the stairs. His position raised him above the people, and his characteristic gesture commanded instant attention.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 21:40
But Paul assured the commander that he was not the Egyptian revolutionary; rather, he was from Tarsus. The epithet “no ordinary city,” by which Pau…
John Gill
On Acts 21:40
17th Century
Pastor
And when he had given him licence
To speak to the people, which he could not well deny him, after he had so freely d…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 21:27–40
17th Century
Minister
In the temple, where Paul should have been protected as in a place of safety, he was violently attacked. They falsely charged him with false doctri…