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Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who went in to him,
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Commentators explain that Paul's two-year house arrest was not a period of inactivity. Though confined, he was able to hire his own lodging and receive all who came to him. What seemed like a hindrance was providentially turned into a unique opportunity for ministry at the very heart of the Roman Empire.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Paul dwelt two whole years. Undoubtedly, he was in the custody of the soldiers. Why he was not prosecuted before the emperor during this t…
Two whole years (διετιαν ολην). Only here in N.T. and 24:27 which see. During these busy years in Rome Paul wrote Philippians, Phi…
19th Century
Anglican
And Paul dwelt two whole years . . .—On the probable incidents of this period, see Excursus on the Later Years of St.…
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Baptist
And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired …
Luke does not give us details about Paul’s two years in Rome because he is not writing Paul’s biography. But during the storm at sea, the angel of …
16th Century
Protestant
He received all. The apostle showed an excellent example of steadfastness, in that he offered himself so willingly to all those who desire…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house In a house which he hired with his own money; in which his frie…
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…
