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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he shook off the beast into the fire,.... Having held it a while, and as being master of it, and as not being afraid…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And he shook off ... - In this was remarkably fulfilled the promise of the Saviour Mar 16:18; “They shall take up…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm - This is a presumptive evidence that the viper did not bite St.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 28:1-10
What a great variety of places and circumstances do we find Paul in! He was a planet, and not a fixed star. Here we have…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And[R. V.Howbeit] he shook off the beast The rendering of the particles by the R. V.is to be preferred. The verb is the…
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