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The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, "Cheer up, Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome."
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Christ's Personal Comfort
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus personally appeared to Paul at a moment of extreme distress. After a day of intense conflict and facing an uncertain future in a prison cell, Paul was likely dejected and fearful. The Lord's direct presence and words, "Be of good cheer," show His intimate care for His servants in their deepest trials, offering comfort and approval when it's needed most.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord stood by him. Evidently the Lord Jesus. See the comments on Acts 1:24.
Compare to Acts 22:18. The appearance of the Lord i…
The night following (τη επιουση νυκτ). Locative case, on the next (following) night.
The Lord (ο κυριος). …
19th Century
Anglican
Be of good cheer, Paul.—The day had been one of strange excitement and must have roused many anxieties. He was, more than most men…
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Paul had feared such a reception at Jerusalem (cf. 20:22–23; 21:13; Romans 15:31), and now his worst fears were being realized. He had …
16th Century
Protestant
And the night following. Luke declares that Paul was strengthened with an oracle, so that he might stand courageously against terrible ass…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the night following The day in which Paul was brought before the sanhedrim, and pleaded his own cause before the…
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