The Acts of the Apostles Explained, Volume 2C. Scribner, 1857 - Bible |
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... writers , that such associations were not uncommon at the courts or residences of distin- guished public men , arising no doubt , at least partially , from the prevailing discontent of the most serious heathen with their own religion ...
... writers , that such associations were not uncommon at the courts or residences of distin- guished public men , arising no doubt , at least partially , from the prevailing discontent of the most serious heathen with their own religion ...
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... writer , some regard it as a trace of Luke's profession . Went about , literally , leading about or around ( as in 1 Cor . 9 , 5 ) , a verb often used in the intransitive sense first given , perhaps by an ellipsis of the re- flexive ...
... writer , some regard it as a trace of Luke's profession . Went about , literally , leading about or around ( as in 1 Cor . 9 , 5 ) , a verb often used in the intransitive sense first given , perhaps by an ellipsis of the re- flexive ...
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... writers to the adjacent provinces of Phrygia , Pamphylia , and Pisidia , a variation owing either to actual change in the political arrangements of the country , or more probably to vagueness and uncertainty in the boundaries themselves ...
... writers to the adjacent provinces of Phrygia , Pamphylia , and Pisidia , a variation owing either to actual change in the political arrangements of the country , or more probably to vagueness and uncertainty in the boundaries themselves ...
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... writer's ex- position of Ps . 2 , 7. ) Instead of second psalm , the latest editors read first psalm , but on very doubtful manuscript au- thority . Even admitting it to be the true text , it is not a lapse of memory , but a relic of ...
... writer's ex- position of Ps . 2 , 7. ) Instead of second psalm , the latest editors read first psalm , but on very doubtful manuscript au- thority . Even admitting it to be the true text , it is not a lapse of memory , but a relic of ...
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... writer , but because it puts the two antagonistic phrases , in the law of Moses and in this man , side by side , and ends the sentence with the sum of the whole matter , every one believing is justified . The antithesis just mentioned ...
... writer , but because it puts the two antagonistic phrases , in the law of Moses and in this man , side by side , and ends the sentence with the sum of the whole matter , every one believing is justified . The antithesis just mentioned ...
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Page 101 - These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.
Page 306 - And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul : for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
Page 230 - But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus...
Page 390 - To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Page 398 - For the king knoweth of these things before whom also I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
Page 39 - And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
Page 383 - And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers ; unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come ; for which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
Page 427 - Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
Page 185 - Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men : and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Page 174 - Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.