Commentary on the book of acts chapter 16 niv

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The crowds cheered and began comparing paul and barnabas to zeus and hermes. At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. Acts 16 1 he came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was a jewess and a believer, but whose father was a greek. The believers at lystra and iconium spoke well of him. Paul and barnabas are in a synagogue in iconium preaching about jesus christ. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19.

Acts 1620 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 27, new international version niv the bible app. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Then they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the version that had. Timothy joins paul and silas 16 paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was jewish and. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. From iconium, acts chapter 14 tells of the healing of a man in lystra. Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. After telling the man to rise to his feet, he did so and began walking.

Now while paul waited for them at athens, his spirit. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 16 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 16 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today.

It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. While paul was waiting for them in athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Now while paul was waiting for them at athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.

Acts 16 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. Chapter summary acts 1 sets the stage for the establishment of the church and the spread of the gospel. As paul looked at him, he could tell that he had the faith he needed to get healed. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Mark in the various textus receptus editions, the editor of the. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Read acts 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. About midnight paul and silas were praying and singing hymns to god, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.

Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. His taking timothy into his acquaintance and under his tuition. Acts 16 niv bible paul came to derbe and then to lystra. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Lydia was both financially prosperous and socially independent. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 1 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Bible niv acts 16 acts 16 new international version. For the first time, the author of acts places himself in the narrative by means of the first person plural personal pronouns, we and us. Acts chapter 16 kjv king james version i told a little of my testimony to let others know how very present the holy spirit is to us during crisis.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortunetelling. Luke seems to join the missionary team at troas, then at the end of chapter 16 remains at philippi when the others leave. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also 16.

Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Acts chapter 14 opens up in much the same way that the previous chapter ends. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 16 new international version niv timothy joins paul and silas. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Because luke is the author of the book of acts, many scholars have concluded that luke has joined paul and his companions silas and timothy at this point. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. Paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was jewish and a believer but whose father was a greek. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.