Acts 28:1-16 BSB

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:5

Christ's promise precisely fulfilled. In sending forth his disciples on their first trial mission, our Lord had given them this distinct assurance ( Luke 10:19 ), "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." And when about to pass away from them in a surprising and glorious manner, our Lord commanded them to "go and preach his gospel to every creature," assuring them that these signs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:6

But they expected that he would for howbeit, they looked when he should, A.V.; when they were long in expectation for after they had looked a great while, A.V.; beheld nothing amiss for stay no harm, A.V. They expected ; προσεδόκων . This word is used eleven times by St. Luke, twice by St. Matthew, and three times in the Second Epistle of Peter (see Acts 3:5 ; Luke 1:21 , etc.). It is also common in the LXX . But it is a word much employed by medical writers in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:7

Now in the neighborhood of that place for in the same quarters, A.V.; lands belonging to for possessions of, A.V.; named for whose name was, A.V.; entertained for lodged, A.V. Lands ( χωρία ); so John 4:5 ; Actsi. 18,19; John 4:34 ; John 5:3 , John 5:8 . The chief man of the island ( τῷ πρώτῃ τῆς νήσου ) . It appears that, with his usual accurate knowledge gained on the spot (see Acts 16:22 . note), St. Luke here gives to Publius his peculiar official... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:7-10

"The healing of the nations." The mission of Christianity to heal both body and soul. The powerful appeal which can be made through gratitude. The necessity of a prayerful spirit in the exercise of the gifts bestowed. I. LESSONS ON THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN MESSENGER . 1. Personal character a great power in the ministration of truth. "They said he was a god." We must make a way for ourselves to men's hearts. 2. Benevolent works an introduction for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:7-10

A type of the beneficent action of Christianity. Christian truth embodied in Christian men had not long been in an island to which it was quite strange before it found its footing, made its mark, and left behind it memories equally lasting and fragrant. Amid the wide group of suggestions offered by these verses, we may especially note the following as particularly worthy of a place in connection with this history:— I. THE WATCHFULNESS OF THE MASTER OVER HIS SERVANTS TO... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:8

It was so for it came to pass, A.V.; fever for a fever, A.V.; dysentery for of a bloody flux, A.V.; unto for to, A.V.; and laying, etc., healed for and laid, etc., and healed, A.V. The father of Publius . The fact of the father of Publius being alive and living in Malta is a further indication that the term ὁ πρῶτος τῆς νήσου is an official title. Lay sick . συνέχεσθαι is also the usual medical expression for being taken sick of any disease. It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:8

Christian returns for kindness shown. "Not far from the scene of the shipwreck lay the town now called Alta Vecchia, the residence of Publius, the governor of the island, who was probably a legate of the Printer of Sicily. Since Julius was a person of distinction, this Roman official, who bore the title of protos (first)—a local designation, the accuracy of which is supported by inscriptions—offered to the centurion a genial hospitality, in which Paul and his friends were allowed to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:9

And for so, A.V. and T.R.; the rest for others, A.V.; cured for healed, A.V. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:10

Sailed for departed, A.V.; put on board for laded us with, A.V.; we needed for were necessary, A.V. Honored us with many honors . Kuinoel understands this in the sense of "gifts, presents," which of course their destitute condition, after losing all they had in the ship-wreck, would make very acceptable. But there is nothing in the words to suggest this meaning, and, had it been so, Luke would have simply stated it, as he does immediately afterwards, when he says that they put... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:11

Set sail for departed, A.V.; island for isle, A.V.; The Twin Brothers for Castor and Pollux, A.V. After three months . At the very earliest period when the sailing season began after the winter. It would be, perhaps, about the middle of February, or, as Alford thinks, about March 10. If the weather was fine, having so short a voyage before them, they would venture to sail without further delay. Set sail (see preceding verso, note). A ship of Alexandria . Some ship, better... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:7-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:7-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 28:11

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