Acts 16:5
“And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily .”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And so were the churches established in the faith,.... Of Christ, both in the grace and doctrine of faith; and that both…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Established in the faith - Confirmed in the belief of the gospel The effect of the wise and conciliatory measure was to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And so were the Churches established - The disputations at Antioch, relative to circumcision, had no doubt spread far…
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
established in the faith The verb is peculiar to the Acts, and is used (Act 3:7; Act 3:16) of the strengthening of the…
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