Acts 8:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: ”

Acts 8:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

They sent - That is, the apostles “deputed” two of their number. This shows conclusively that there was no “chief” or ruler among them. They acted as being equal in authority. The reason why they...
Acts 8:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(7) Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: (7) Peter, not chief but as an ambassador sent from the whole c...
Acts 8:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Peter and Simon. No more is heard of Philip at Samaria; the Jerusalem apostles appear, represented by Peter and John, who have got over the prohibition of Matthew 10:5 . The baptism of Philip appe...
Acts 8:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sent. Greek. apostello. App-174.
Acts 8:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

14. Luke describeth, in this place, the proceedings of the grace of God in the Samaritans, as he useth to enrich the faithful continually with greater gifts of his Spirit, for we must not think...
Acts 8:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: The word of God - The doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ. They sent...
Acts 8:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

They sent unto them Peter and John:— John was one of the two who were for calling down fire from heaven upon the Samaritans when they refused to entertain Christ. To sucha length did his zeal then...
Acts 8:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Now when the apostles which were as Jerusalem heard that Sam...
Acts 8:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Philip in Samaria. Simon Magus The graphic details of the ministry of Philip which follow, were doubtless obtained from Philip himself. St. Luke stayed at his house at Cæsarea, and made the acquai...
Acts 8:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

When the apostles which were at Jerusalem.... — The tidings came to the Twelve as a proof that the limitation which had at first excluded Samaria from the range of their work as preachers of the ki...
Acts 8:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 18 THE APOSTLES AND CONFIRMATION. Acts 8:14-18 IN the last chapter we noticed the work of Philip in Samaria, the present one will deal with the mission of the Apostles Peter and John t...
Acts 8:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Confirming New Believers Acts 8:14-25 Simon attracted people to himself; he posed as a man of power and mystery. The gospel fixes our thoughts exclusively upon Jesus. We preach Him as Lord,...
Acts 8:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The popular outburst against Christianity evidenced in the martyrdom of Stephen was general. Members of the Church at Jerusalem were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. How dark the day seemed to...
Acts 8:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: (10) To whom they all gave...
Acts 8:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem ,.... Not that there were some at Jerusalem, and some elsewhere; for they all tarried at Jerusalem, when the rest of the ministers of the word were scat...
Acts 8:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Ver. 14. They sent Peter and John ] Those pillars, Galatians 2:...
Acts 8:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When the apostles heard that Samaria That the inhabitants of that country, or of the chief city thereof; had received the word of God By faith; being desirous that these new converts should be fu...
Acts 8:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

As a wild beast tasting blood, the Jews were the more inflamed by the martyrdom of Stephen to greatly persecute the Church of God at Jerusalem. For this reason believers were scattered through Judea...
Acts 8:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Account of Simon Magus. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they...
Acts 8:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

These were sent that they might further confirm the doctrine which Philip had preached amongst the Samaritans, and by apostolical authority constitute a church in Samaria.
Acts 8:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Continuing Ministry of Peter (9:32-11:18). In preparing for the Gentile ministry of Paul, a preparation which has included what we have just considered concerning his conversion and ministry t...
Acts 8:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 8:14 . Sent .—The mission of the two apostles, Peter and John, is not said to have had as its motive the imparting of the Holy Spirit to the Samaritans (Holtzmann), althoug...
Acts 8:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Stephen had been stoned to death; but with his latest breath he prayed for his murderers. Then this chapter begins: Acts 8:1 . And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a...
Acts 8:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 8:1 . At that time there was a great persecution against the church. With regard to this very tremendous storm which suddenly burst on the infant church, Cardinal Baronius, in his Ecclesiasti...
Acts 8:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

But there was a certain man called Simon Simon the Magian unmasked and put to shame This Simon was the first heretic in the Christian Church, the first to claim its fellowship while out of sym...
Acts 8:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 8:1 There arose on that day for at that time there was, A.V. ; in for at, A.V. Saul was consenting to his death . St. Paul's repeated reference to this sad episode i...
Acts 8:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John,
Acts 8:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 2:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:10 ; Acts 17:11 ; Acts 2:41 ; Acts 3:1-3 ; Acts 11:1 ; Acts 11:19-22 ; Acts 15:4 ; Acts 8:1 ; Galatians 2:9 ; John 12:48 ;...
Acts 8:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philip the Evangelist Acts 8:10-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Philip was a man mighty in word and in deed. He wrought miracles and preached Christ, The people may have talked and marveled at the many...
Acts 8:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And the apostles hearing that Samaria — The inhabitants of that country, had received the word of God — By faith, sent Peter and John — He that sends must be either superior, or at least equal, to...

Acts 8:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 8:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 8:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 8:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 8:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 8:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Acts 8:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 8:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 8:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 8:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 8:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 8:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 8:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 8:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 8:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 8:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 8:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 8:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 8:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 8:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 8:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 8:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Acts 8:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes