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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Beware - lest that come upon you, etc. - If you reject these benefits, now freely offered to you in this preaching of Christ crucified, you may expect such judgment from the hand of God as your forefathers experienced, when, for their rebellion and their contempt of his benefits, their city was taken, their temple destroyed, and themselves either slain by the sword, or carried into captivity. It is evident that St. Paul refers to Hab 1:5-10; and in those verses the desolation by the Chaldeans is foretold. Never was there a prophecy more correctly and pointedly applied. These Jews did continue to slight the benefits offered to them by the Lord; and they persevered in their rebellion: what was the consequence? The Romans came, took their city, burnt their temple, slew upwards of a million of them, and either carried or sold the rest into captivity. How exactly was the prophecy in both cases fulfilled!
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Beware, therefore, &c.--By this awful warning of the Old Testament the apostle would fain "shut them up unto the faith."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Now when the congregation was broken up,.... Or "the synagogue"; not the place, but the people that met in it; when they were "dismissed", as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions render it; either in a disorderly manner, through the offence the Jews took at Paul's preaching; or if in an orderly way, this was done by "the interpreter"; so it is said (w), that "R. Hotzpith the interpreter dismissed the people.'' Many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who were converted by this sermon, and believed in Christ, and cordially embraced the doctrines of the Gospel, that had been preached. Piscator thinks that the word "religious" does not belong to the text, but some way or other crept into it, since it supposes some proselytes not to be religious; whereas, though all religious persons were not proselytes, at least proselytes of righteousness, yet all proselytes were religious persons; but it is retained in all copies and versions: who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God; meaning, not that the Jews and proselytes spoke to Paul and Barnabas, and entreated and persuaded them to persevere in preaching the doctrine of the grace of God, notwithstanding the offence some might take at it, and the ill usage they might meet with on account of it; but that Paul and Barnabas took notice of them, and by their following them, and by the conversation they had with them, found that the word had reached their hearts, and that they had embraced the doctrine of the Gospel; wherefore they spoke a word of exhortation to them, beseeching them to continue in it, it springing from the grace of God, and being a declaration of it; and particularly in those special doctrines of grace, which had been insisted on, namely, remission of sins, and free justification by the blood of Christ; for it is more likely, and was more necessary, that these should be exhorted by the apostles, and not the apostles by them. (w) T. Hieros. Taaniot, fol. 67. 4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:40-41 Paul closed his message with a strong warning (cp. Heb 2:3). The Good News must not be ignored, neglected, or rejected, or frightening consequences will follow.
Acts 13:40
In Pisidian Antioch
39Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.40Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you:
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Blood Covenant - Part 4
By Bob Phillips1.3K40:11EZK 33:13MAT 6:33ACT 3:26ACT 13:38ACT 13:40ROM 8:11CO 2:9In this tape of the sermon series, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and turning to God. He assures the listeners that even if their hearts have become hardened, God can break and soften them if they sincerely ask for it. The speaker urges the audience to take this opportunity to repent and turn to God. The tape concludes with the announcement that the message will continue on the next tape.
The Worker Approved by God
By Bill McLeod82756:08MinistryPSA 1:2PSA 119:165ACT 13:402TI 3:16In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a woman who was interested in a tract about how to get to heaven. The speaker emphasizes the need for action and prayer in the Christian life, rather than just passively waiting for God to work. They encourage believers to study and understand the Word of God, relying on the help of the Holy Spirit. The sermon also highlights the temporary nature of material possessions and the importance of focusing on eternal things.
The Twofoldness of Divine Truth
By Robert Govett0JHN 5:40ACT 2:38ACT 13:40ACT 13:48ACT 16:14ACT 17:11ACT 17:30EPH 1:4PHP 2:122TH 2:13Robert Govett preaches about the twofoldness of truth in the Scripture, emphasizing the harmony of seemingly opposing doctrines found in the Bible. He explores the coexistence of God's sovereignty and man's responsibility, the extent of redemption, the perseverance of the saints, justification by faith or works, the nature of God, the Saviour, worship, means of edification, the Church, the dispensations of God, the Word of God, and the status of men before God. Govett encourages embracing both sides of the truth presented in the Bible, acknowledging the complexity and depth of God's character and His Word.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Beware - lest that come upon you, etc. - If you reject these benefits, now freely offered to you in this preaching of Christ crucified, you may expect such judgment from the hand of God as your forefathers experienced, when, for their rebellion and their contempt of his benefits, their city was taken, their temple destroyed, and themselves either slain by the sword, or carried into captivity. It is evident that St. Paul refers to Hab 1:5-10; and in those verses the desolation by the Chaldeans is foretold. Never was there a prophecy more correctly and pointedly applied. These Jews did continue to slight the benefits offered to them by the Lord; and they persevered in their rebellion: what was the consequence? The Romans came, took their city, burnt their temple, slew upwards of a million of them, and either carried or sold the rest into captivity. How exactly was the prophecy in both cases fulfilled!
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Beware, therefore, &c.--By this awful warning of the Old Testament the apostle would fain "shut them up unto the faith."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Now when the congregation was broken up,.... Or "the synagogue"; not the place, but the people that met in it; when they were "dismissed", as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions render it; either in a disorderly manner, through the offence the Jews took at Paul's preaching; or if in an orderly way, this was done by "the interpreter"; so it is said (w), that "R. Hotzpith the interpreter dismissed the people.'' Many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who were converted by this sermon, and believed in Christ, and cordially embraced the doctrines of the Gospel, that had been preached. Piscator thinks that the word "religious" does not belong to the text, but some way or other crept into it, since it supposes some proselytes not to be religious; whereas, though all religious persons were not proselytes, at least proselytes of righteousness, yet all proselytes were religious persons; but it is retained in all copies and versions: who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God; meaning, not that the Jews and proselytes spoke to Paul and Barnabas, and entreated and persuaded them to persevere in preaching the doctrine of the grace of God, notwithstanding the offence some might take at it, and the ill usage they might meet with on account of it; but that Paul and Barnabas took notice of them, and by their following them, and by the conversation they had with them, found that the word had reached their hearts, and that they had embraced the doctrine of the Gospel; wherefore they spoke a word of exhortation to them, beseeching them to continue in it, it springing from the grace of God, and being a declaration of it; and particularly in those special doctrines of grace, which had been insisted on, namely, remission of sins, and free justification by the blood of Christ; for it is more likely, and was more necessary, that these should be exhorted by the apostles, and not the apostles by them. (w) T. Hieros. Taaniot, fol. 67. 4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:40-41 Paul closed his message with a strong warning (cp. Heb 2:3). The Good News must not be ignored, neglected, or rejected, or frightening consequences will follow.