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When they didn`t agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one word, "The Holy Spirit spoke well through Isaiah, the prophet, to our fathers,
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A Final Prophetic Warning
Paul concludes not with his own frustration, but with a solemn, prophetic word from Isaiah. Commentators explain this wasn't just an angry retort, but a final warning showing that the rejection of God's message was a tragic, historical pattern. By quoting Scripture, Paul frames their unbelief as a resistance against the Holy Spirit Himself, not just against Paul's arguments.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had spoken one word. This refers to one declaration of solemn prophecy, reminding them that it was the characteristic of the nation to rej…
When they agreed not (ασυμφωνο οντες). Old adjective, only here in N.T., double compound (α privative, συμ, φωνη), without symphon…
19th Century
Anglican
After Paul had spoken one word.—The tone of vehement indignation implies a patience almost exhausted by the long contest with pre…
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Baptist
Oh, blessed confidence of the apostle! If some reject the gospel, others will receive it.
The points at which many of the Jewish leaders disagreed with Paul and left the session, Luke says, were two. (1) Paul attempted to prove the obdur…
16th Century
Protestant
And when they could not—The malice and stubbornness of the unfaithful is the cause of this: that Christ, who is our peace and the on…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they agreed not among themselves One part believing what was said, and the other disbelieving; and such a d…
Paul persuaded the Jews concerning Jesus. Some were moved by the word, and others hardened; some received the light, and others shut their eyes aga…
