Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then. The debate centers around whether or not paul was doing gods will. And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto coos, and the day following unto rhodes, and from thence unto patara 21. Having bade the disciples farewell, they take ship and sail to ptolemais. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. You see, brother, how many thousands of jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. It is here that paul enters jerusalem against the counsel of many saints, including his traveling companions. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.
First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Once you understand the issues, it leaves more questions than answers. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Some jewish believers continued to observe the ceremonial aspects of the mosaic law. Acts 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This commentary on acts 21 treats pauls return to jerusalem despite gods warning to stay away.
The remaining chapters of acts will be devoted to about four years of. The crowd was enlarged because it was feasttime acts 20. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. Acts chapter 21 questions for discussion the living. Joseph called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. From any thing that appears in the course of this book to the contrary, this information was incorrect. The church in tyre had been founded by some of those who fled jerusalem after stephens martyrdom 11.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.
Acts chapter 21 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 21, new international version niv the bible app. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. We are not told how a church was planted in tyre, but there were disciples there. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Acts chapter 21 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts, chapter 21 king james version christian answers.
Before, we begin, i want you to know ive struggled more with chapter 21 than any other chapter in acts. Acts 21 on to jerusalem after we had torn bible gateway. Appraising advice and doing the will of god acts 21. Verses 4, 5 and i persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. Read acts 21 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Sep 15, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 21 ivy baptist church. This is the edited manuscript of lesson 21 in the studies in the book of acts series prepared by robert l. Finding a phoenician ship at patara, they go on board, sail past cyprus, and land at tyre, act 21. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Study of the book of acts chapter 21 ivy baptist church. Acts 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts chapter 21 john karmelich receive bible study. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. Peter virtually disappears after this chapter, and the church in jerusalem fades to relative insignificance.
When the commander could not hear what was being said because of the noise, he ordered paul to be taken into the battalion headquarters. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 11 he took pauls girdle, and bound his own hands and feet. The lord having chosen the sinner, that he should know his will, he is humbled, enlightened, and brought to the knowledge of christ and his blessed gospel. And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto coos, and the day following unto rhodes, and from thence unto patara. Arrived at tyre, they evidently sought for disciples, if any were there, and found some. Through these unnamed men the spirit gave a message to paul to the. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of.
Now we see how the earlier prophecies were taking form. Through these unnamed men the spirit gave a message to paul to the effect that he should not go on to jerusalem. In acts 21, we come to the home stretch of the book of acts. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. When felix is replaced, pauls jewish accusers decide to retry the case against paulnow when festus had come to the province. We have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostle in his travels throughout the gentile nations to preach the gospel, and have seen a. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile.
Acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17 acts chapter 18 acts chapter 19 acts chapter 20 acts chapter 21 acts chapter 22 acts chapter 23 acts chapter 24 acts chapter 25 acts chapter 26 acts chapter 27 acts chapter 28. Acts 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. Acts of the apostles 21, new living translation nlt bible. The next day we went to rhodes and from there to patara. While it is easy to see how such implications might be drawn from pauls teaching of a lawfree gospel, there is no evidence that paul ever instructed jewish. Paul and his company sail from miletus, and come to coos, rhodes, and patara, act 21.
This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early churchs activity. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Here they find disciples, and stay seven days, and are kindly entertained, act 21. Study guide for acts 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Study acts 21 using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In the final part, luke tells us that paul reached rome. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. He taught the facts about the lord jesus christ and nobody tried to stop him. Some place the conclusion of pauls third journey at acts 21. In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then arrested and thereby rescued by the roman authorities. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. As we start this chapter, we see that luke was still with paul and his company, and we trace their journey up to jerusalem. Acts 21 new international version niv on to jerusalem. Acts of the apostles 21, new living translation nlt. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. How important was prayer in the life of the early disciples. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Home bible studies acts of the apostles acts chapter 21. David guzik commentary on acts 21, where paul arrives in jerusalem where he reports of the good work of god among the gentiles. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Passages like this display the completely historical character of the book of. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 21 and more. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. It is interesting to note the revival of the old prophetic manner of predicting by. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are witnesses. Once enemies, philip and paul were now fellow preachers of gods gospel of.