Acts 16:40
“And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they went out of the prison,.... In a public manner, with great honour and reputation, at the request of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They comforted them - They exhorted them, and encouraged them to persevere, notwithstanding the opposition and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Entered into the house of Lydia - This was the place of their residence while at Philippi: see Act 16:15.
They comforted…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 16:35-40
In these verses we have,
I. Orders sent for the discharge of Paul and Silas out of prison Act 16:35, Act 16:36. 1. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
into the house of Lydia Waiting there probably till they were fit to travel farther. But in the midst of the suffering…
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