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Acts 16:5
Acts 16:5
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Acts 16 — OverviewActs 16 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt 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…Acts 16 — OverviewActs 16 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeActs 16:1, Paul having circumcised Timothy, Acts 16:7, and being called by the Spirit from one country to another, Acts 16:14. converts Lydia, Acts 16:16. and casts out a spirit of divination; Acts 16:19, for which…Acts 16:1-5Acts 16:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BiblePaul was a spiritual father, and as such a one we have him here
adopting Timothy, and taking care of the education of many others who
had been begotten to Christ by his ministry: and in all he appears to
have…Acts 16:1-5Acts 16:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe choice of a fit person.
The ordination of Timothy to be a minister of God, and St. Paul's fellow-laborer in the gospel of Christ (1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 3:2), was a great event in the…Acts 16:1-5Acts 16:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Church's duty and reward.
I. THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH.
1. To encourage and develop Christian talent. When Paul went to Lystra he found the Church there speaking well of a young disciple, Timotheus. This convert was…Acts 16:1-5Acts 16:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryPaul's second missionary journey commenced.
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1. In his own spirit—by faithful service and abundant grace received.
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