Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 14:20
20. Disciples stood round The murdered man is not deserted by his faithful converts; surrounding him, doubtless consulting with what obsequies to honour him. But before they had decided the murdered man rose up, relieving them from their tasks, and came into the city. We have called him the murdered man, assuming that the Lystrans, who dragged his body out of their town, had full opportunity for a correct judgment, and we have their authority for it that there was violence enough to... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 14:19
6. Paul, Rescued from Death, Retraces his Route back to Antioch , Acts 14:19-28 . 19. Jews from Antioch Of course our country village is soon convinced by visitors from the capital. They now are told that these two men, instead of being gods, forsooth, are nothing but a couple of itinerant apostate Jews and jugglers. The Lystrans realize their mistake with a sense of ridicule, and a feeling of indignation against the innocent apostles, whom they hold responsible for their own stupidity.... read more