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God's Unlikely Rescuer
Commentators like John Calvin and Matthew Henry see this event as a clear picture of God's providence. Just when a wicked plot seemed certain to succeed, God used an unexpected and ordinary person—Paul's nephew—to intervene. This serves as a powerful reminder that God can thwart evil and protect His people through surprising means, encouraging us to trust Him even when we don't see a clear path forward.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 23:16
18th Century
Theologian
Paul's sister's son. This is all we know of the family of Paul. Nor do we know for what purpose he was in Jerusalem. It is possible that P…
AT Robertson
On Acts 23:16
Their lying in wait (την ενεδραν). Old word from εν (in) and εδρα (seat), ambush. In N.T. only here and 25:3. Accusative object of…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 23:16
19th Century
Bishop
Paul’s sister’s son. The passage is noteworthy as being the only reference to any of St. Paul's relatives in the Acts. The fact th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 23:16
We know nothing about Paul’s sister and his nephew (this is the only reference anywhere to Paul’s relatives), nor do we know how the young man lear…
John Calvin
On Acts 23:16
16th Century
Theologian
Paul’s sister’s son. We see here how the Lord thwarts the purposes of the ungodly. He permits them to attempt many things, and he allows t…
John Gill
On Acts 23:16
17th Century
Pastor
And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait ,
&c.] Paul might have a sister living in Jerusalem; or th…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 23:12–24
17th Century
Minister
False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge toward such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be thought capable of. Yet the Lord re…