Acts 16:2
“Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Which was well reported of,.... Not the father of Timothy, but Timothy himself; to whose piety, virtue, and good…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Which - That is, Timothy. The connection requires us to understand this of him. Of the character of his father nothing…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Which was well reported of - These words are spoken of Timothy, and not of his father. At this time Timothy must have…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 16:1-5
Paul was a spiritual father, and as such a one we have him here adopting Timothy, and taking care of the education of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
well reported of The same expression is used of Cornelius (Act 10:22) and by Paul of Ananias (Act 22:12).
by the…
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