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But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
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Humility in Action
Several commentators, including Charles Spurgeon, note the significance of the great apostle Paul performing the humble task of gathering sticks. This act demonstrates that true spiritual leadership is not above menial labor. Greatness in God's kingdom is often displayed through simple, practical acts of service to others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had gathered a bundle of sticks. For the purpose of making a fire.
There came a viper. A poisonous serpent. (See Barnes on…
When Paul had gathered (συστρεψαντος του Παυλου). Genitive absolute with first aorist active participle of συστρεφω, old verb to t…
19th Century
Anglican
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks . . .—The act was characteristic of the cheerful energy which had been shown through…
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Baptist
And laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on…
The islanders showed kindness to “us all” (i.e., the 276 survivors) by building a fire, which was just what was needed in the cold and rain. When P…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Paul has gathered a bundle of sticks Had picked up some sticks, and put them in a bundle fit for the fire, …
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