Acts 13:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand - as his manner was (Acts 21:40; Acts 26:1).

Said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God - meaning by the latter expression such religious proselytes as were present. These were in the habit of uniting with the Jews in all acts of ordinary worship. [The article before foboumenoi (G5399) shows that a different class from andres (G435) Israeelitai (G2475) is intended.]

Acts 13:16

16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.