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A Public Display of Love
Commentators highlight the profound love the Tyrian believers had for Paul. The entire church community, including women and children, publicly escorted him out of the city. Scholars note this was a powerful testimony of their godliness and a sign that they were not ashamed of their faith, even though it could have been tempting for Paul to stay.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 21:5
18th Century
Theologian
Had accomplished those days. When those days were passed.
They all brought us on our way. They accompanied us. ([Reference…
AT Robertson
On Acts 21:5
That we had accomplished the days (εξαρτισα ημας τας ημερας). First aorist active infinitive of εξαρτιζω, to furnish perfectly, ra…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 21:5
19th Century
Bishop
We departed, and went our way.—Literally, and were going on our way, the tense bringing before us something like…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 21:5
After a scene reminiscent of the parting with the Ephesian elders (cf. 20:36– 37), Paul and his companions sailed from Tyre. The ship went on to Pt…
John Calvin
On Acts 21:5
16th Century
Theologian
With their wives and children. This was no small testimony of love, in that they accompanied Paul out of the city with their wives and chi…
John Gill
On Acts 21:5
17th Century
Pastor
And when we had accomplished those days The seven days before mentioned:
we departed and went our way<…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 21:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go well.
Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there and found them. Foreseei…