Acts 15:38 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. ”

Acts 15:38 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But Paul thought not good - Did not think it proper. Because he could not confide in his perseverance with them in the toils and perils of their journey. Who departed from them ... - Acts 13...
Acts 15:38 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 15:36 to Acts 16:5 . Shorter Account of Paul's Journey In Asia Minor. The editor's hand is apparent throughout this section. We know from Galatians 2:13 the real reason of Paul's differen...
Acts 15:38 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

thought... good . Greek. axioo, to reckon worthy, or right. Here, Acts 28:22 . Luke 7:7 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:11 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 ; Hebrews 3:3 ; Hebrews 10:29 . departed . fell away. Greek....
Acts 15:38 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. But Paul thought not good to take him with them - On this subject, see the...
Acts 15:38 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from...
Acts 15:38 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Question of Circumcision 1-35. The Council of Jerusalem, 49 a.d. The usual view is that Galatians 2:1-10 describes the visit of St. Paul to Jerusalem on the occasion of this Council. Adoptin...
Acts 15:38 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Confirming the Churches” Acts 15:22-41 This letter was a noble document and fitted for its immediate purpose, but it does not apply directly to us, as the circumstances which called it forth h...
Acts 15:38 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the work among Gentiles the question of circumcision very naturally arose, and its difficulty is revealed in the calling of a council. That council seems to have opened with much desultory discuss...
Acts 15:38 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. (37) And Barnabas determined to tak...
Acts 15:38 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But Paul thought not good to take him with them ,.... He did not think him worthy, or a fit and proper person to go with them, as the word used seems to signify, and therefore he refused to take him...
Acts 15:38 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. Ver. 38. Who departed from them ] Providing for his own ease; for they...
Acts 15:38 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And Barnabas determined Greek, εβουλευσατο, counselled , or advised; to take with them As their minister; John His nephew, who had set out with them before. But Paul thought not good Thought...
Acts 15:38 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

However, here at Antioch a matter arose of deeply serious significance, and it was clearly God's wisdom to have Paul and Barnabas there at the time. Men from Judea, professing the knowledge of Christ...
Acts 15:38 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Disagreement between Paul and Barnabas. 36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in e...
Acts 15:38 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This deserting of Paul and Barnabas by John, is mentioned Acts 13:13 . To the work; the work unto which the Spirit had called them, Acts 13:2 , which was to offer life and salvation unto the...
Acts 15:38 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul and Barnabas Agree To Separate (15:36-39). The ministry of Paul and Barnabas now continued in Syrian Antioch for some time. But the question would eventually necessarily arise as to the wellb...
Acts 15:38 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 15:36 . Some days (as in Acts 16:12 ; compare ἡμέραι ἱκαναί, Acts 9:23 ) might be weeks or months. After. —Subsequent to the departure of Judas or Judas and Silas from...
Acts 15:38 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 15:1 . Certain men which came down from Judea. Epiphanius says, Cerinthus the heretic was one of the principals in this dissension. But they were, no doubt, of the devil's sending, to disquie...
Acts 15:38 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Barnabas determined to take with them John. The contention between Paul and Barnabas The contents of this chapter are famous for two things, that had most contrary events. The one, how a gr...
Acts 15:38 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 15:1 Came down … and taught for which came down … taught, A.V.; saying for and said, A.V. ; custom (ἔθος) for manner, A.V. Except ye be circumcised , etc. Th...
Acts 15:38 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Beginning of Paul's Second Missionary Journey.
Acts 15:38 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 13:13 ; James 1:8 ; Luke 14:27-34 ; Luke 9:61 ; Proverbs 25:19 ; Psalms 78:9
Acts 15:38 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But Paul thought it not right — To trust him again, who had deserted them before: who had shrunk from the labour and danger of converting those they were now going to confirm.

Acts 15:38 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 15:38 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 15:38 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 15:38 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 15:38 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 15:38 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 15:38 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 15:38 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 15:38 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 15:38 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 15:38 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 15:38 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 15:38 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 15:38 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 15:38 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 15:38 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 15:38 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 15:38 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 15:38 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 15:38 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 15:38 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 15:38 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 15:38 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes