28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. Ver. 28. And he was with them ] sc. With Peter and James, Galatians 1:18-19 . For the other apostles were then absent, about their Lord’s business. read more
29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. Ver. 29. And he spake boldly ] The soul, by the witness of the Spirit, finds increase of spiritual mettle, and is steeled against opposition. Disputed against the Grecians ] These had been St Stephen’s greatest adversaries, Acts 6:1 ; Acts 6:9 , and then Saul was very forward to join with them. Now that he was turned Christian, they sought his death, having first given... read more
30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. Ver. 30. To Tarsus ] His own country, that he might there break the bread of life where he first drew the breath of life, as Bishop Jewel desired to do. Physician, heal thyself, that is, thine own native country, said they to our Saviour,Luke 4:23; Luke 4:23 . read more
31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. Ver. 31. Then had the churches rest ] As when Paul was converted, the Churches rested; so, much more, when sin and Satan shall be destroyed, shall the state of the saints be most restful and blissful in heaven. read more
32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters , he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. Ver. 32. As Peter passed through all quarters ] Being notably active for Christ, according as it was charged upon him, Luke 22:32 ; "When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." The most that the saints can do for Christ is not the one half of that which they could beteem him. read more
33 And there he found a certain man named Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. Ver. 33. Had kept his bed eight years ] A long while surely; but what was this to an eternity of extremity in hell? Oh, take heed, and be forewarned to flee from that wrath to come. And meanwhile, every man that seeth another stricken with such chronic diseases as the palsy, and himself spared, is bound to keep a passover. read more
34 And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. Ver. 34. And Peter said ] After he had prayed for him, likely. It is the prayer of faith that healeth the sick. Thus Epaphroditus was given in as an answer to St Paul’s prayer, and Miconius to Luther’s, after he had been almost spent with a consumption. a a Melch. Adam in Vit. Luth. read more
35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. Ver. 35. And Saron ] Alias Assaron, the same perhaps with Acheron or Ekron, counted by the very heathens the devil’s house; for there Beelzebub, the prince of devils, was worshipped, 2 Kings 1:3 . a a Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo. Virg. read more
36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Ver. 36. Full of good works and alms-deeds ] For there are other good works besides almsdeeds, though many Papists, and some as silly, have shrunk up charity to a hand breadth, to giving of alms. Let our works be done in God, John 3:21 , and for God, 1 Corinthians 10:31 . Let there be good actions and good aims; and then they... read more
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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 9:27
27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Ver. 27. And how he had preached boldly ] See Trapp on " Act 9:21 " See Trapp on " Act 9:29 " read more