Aristarchus a thessalonian is particularly named, as being now in his company. Acts 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Acts chapter 27 commentary northwest college of the bible. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Take food acts 27 bible study questions handout acts 27. For the moment there was simplicity, gladness and singleness of heart with much praise to god. This commentary has been through advanced checking. He intends for us to exercise considerable understanding of a situation, and to. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts 27 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
Within the united kingdom, the rights to the kjv are vested in the crown. Study acts 27 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. So, entering a ship of adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of asia. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet. Unexpected acts of friendship are revelations of god to us in lonely places and.
David guzik commentary on acts 27 describes the journey of paul and his companions from caesarea to rome, on which they get shipwrecked. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Because the wind prevented us from going any farther, we sailed under the lee of crete off salmone. Acts 27 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Acts 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. The late david davis took acts from me at northwest college of the bible.
The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 27 and more. Acts 27 1 and when it was determined that we should sail into italy, they delivered paul and certain other prisoners unto one named julius, a centurion of augustus band.
And when it was decided that we should sail to italy, they delivered paul and some other prisoners to one named julius, a centurion of the augustan regiment. He had been a man of the sails, racing as far as hawaii. Observe the we, denoting that luke was of the party. The soundings here given agree with those that have actually been taken among the breakers off cape koura. Acts chapter 27 king james version 1 and when it was determined that we should sail into italy, they delivered paul and certain other prisoners unto one named julius, a centurion of augustus band. God had an evangelistic plan and purpose for pauls life cf. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. He committed paul and some other prisoners, evidently headed for rome as well, to the care of a centurion named julius, whose mission was to escort them all to their destination. The greek noun so rendered was defined as the length of the outstretched arms from hand to hand, including the chest. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts 27 king james bible kjv book of acts bible history. Acts 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 27 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. Acts 21 king james bible kjv book of acts bible history. It records the journey of paul from caesarea heading to rome, but stranded for a time in malta. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Read acts 27 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
When i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Within the united kingdom, the rights to the kjv are vested. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts.
Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. After a period of unstated duration, the governor sent paul to rome. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Paul said this when making his last goodbye to the ephesian elders on his way to jerusalem. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Philips experience with the ethiopian eunuch clearly illustrates how we need experienced and educated teachers to explain and expound the word of god acts 8. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Study guide for acts 27 by david guzik blue letter bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Read acts 27 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Acts 27 commentary william barclays daily study bible studylight. Acts 27 is the twentyseventh chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.
This centurion, mentioned half a dozen times in acts 27, and once in acts 28. Acts 27 kjv and when it was determined that we bible gateway. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers.
The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. And the work of god, adding the believing remnant to the church, still went on. Eventually, from there, he went to rome to face the authorities there. Acts 27 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. A short time later they took soundings again and found. The storm from 3 perspectives luke, paul, the crew of the ship lukes perspective. May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. Acts 27, new international version niv the bible app. As philip approaches him, the eunuch is reading an old testament prophecy that foretold christs sufferings. Outside of the united kingdom, the kjv is in the public domain.
Acts 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Acts 21 1 and it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto coos, and the day following unto rhodes, and from thence unto patara. Acts 27 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. V to a centurion named julius of the augustan band for unto one named julius, a centurion of augustus band, a. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is. But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he.
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