Acts 13:52

And the disciples - The disciples in Antioch.

Were filled with joy - This happened even in the midst of persecution, and is one of the many evidences that the gospel is able to fill the soul with joy even in the severest trials.

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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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Success and persecution:
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⁵² And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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Acts 13:52