- Bible
- Acts
- Chapter 20
- Verse 8
Acts 20:8
“And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And there were many lights in the upper chamber,.... Which were lighted up, both for necessary uses, to see by, to read…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And there were many lights - Why this circumstance is mentioned is not apparent. It, however, meets one of the slanders…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Upper chamber - It was in an upper chamber in the temple that the primitive disciples were accustomed to meet: on that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 20:7-12
We have here an account of what passed at Troas the last of the seven days that Paul staid there.
I. There was a solemn…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And there were, &c. Our thoughts go back to the upper room in Jerusalem where (Act 1:13) the first preachers of…