Acts 20:8

lights. Greek. lampas. App-130.

upper chamber. See note on Acts 1:13.

gathered together. See note on Acts 20:7.

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Paul at Troas:
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And there were many lights in the upper chamber where they were gathered together.
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Acts 1:13 ; Luke 22:12
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

There were many lamps in the room where they were assembled — To prevent any possible scandal.

⁸ And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Acts 20:8