Just as paul was about to speak, gallio said to them, if you jews were making a complaint about. This is followed by an individual and cumulative count next to each speech. Acts 18 is the eighteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be used by god for his glory. If this were a misdemeanour or a crime, it would be in order for me to listen to your plea. This gallio, the brother of the famous seneca, is much commended both by him and by other writers, for the sweetness and generosity of his temper, and easiness of his behaviour.
Paul went to see them, 3 and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. Jun 19, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 14 ivy baptist church. Junius gallio, roman official who dismissed the charges brought by the jews against the apostle paul acts 18. A proconsul of archaia, under the emperor claudius, in the time of paul, acts 18. Bruce winter, rehabilitating gallio and his judgement in acts 18. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. But when gallio was proconsul of achaia, the jews with one accord rose up against paul and brought him before the judgment seat, saying, this man persuades men to worship god contrary to the law. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church.
Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. Gallio said unto the jews, if it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness o ye jews, reason would that i should bear with you. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Luke shows his characteristic accuracy in the use of official titles. Jun 08, 20 14 but when paul was about to open his mouth, gallio said to the jews, if it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, o jews, i would have reason to accept your complaint. If you look through the book of acts, there are a number of riots wherever paul.
According to adam clarke, this deputy, or proconsul, was eldest brother to the celebrated lucius annaeus seneca, the stoic philosopher, preceptor of nero, and who is so well known among the learned by his works. But when paul was about to open his mouth, gallio said to the jews, if it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime. On the main page, links to historic references to gallio, proconsul of achaia will show that gallio was in achaia about 51 ce. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Upon the accession of the emperor claudius reigned 4154, gallio probably accompanied his illustrious brother into exile on the island of corsica, seneca having fallen victim to the intrigues of claudius wife, messalina. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This was the chief city of the island of lesbos in the aegean sea. The crowds cheered and began comparing paul and barnabas to zeus and hermes.
Luke mentions no converts at the synagogue where paul preached, and few greeks responded with interest after hearing him present his case to the areopagus. As we continue our study of acts into the eighteenth chapter we see the apostle paul leaving athens, the intellectual capital of the roman world, and coming into corinth, the center of sensuality. He found a certain jew named aquila, a man of pontus by race, who had recently come from italy, with his wife priscilla, because claudius had commanded all the jews to depart from rome. Paul and barnabas are set apart by the church at antioch. Free bible study outlines the book of acts chap 21. Each place is located on a map and then we note the people and events associated with that place. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Gallio a roman senator, proconsul and consul of rome would have. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word.
Verses 14, 15 but when paul was about to open his mouth, gallio said unto the jews, if indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked villainy, o ye jews, reason would that i should bear with you. These two cities are symbols of the twin evils which, in every day and every generation, trap and enslave the hearts of people. He is best known for his impartial judgment of a legal case involving paul the apostle in corinth. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. It records the first missionary journey of paul and barnabas to phrygia and lycaonia. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament.
Barnabas to gallio apostle paul important people bible study. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Luke was a gentile and he was a doctor colossians 4. Peter steps out in faith and boldly preaches jesus as the christ to the jews. But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it. Maria ladine on acts 14 book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. Acts 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This area was famous for riches and literary character. As paul looked at him, he could tell that he had the faith he needed to get healed. Paul was going about to make his defence, and to show that he did not teach men to worship god contrary to the law. And found a certain jew named aquila, born in pontus, lately come from italy, with his wife priscilla. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread.
But the jews, becoming jealous and taking along some wicked men from the market place, formed a mob and set the city in an uproar. Achaia, which included the whole of greece south of the province of macedonia, had been an imperial province under tiberius tacitus, ann. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Acts 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. The jewish historian josephus antiquities of the jews, book 20, chapter 7 and other writers. After these things paul departed from athens, and came to corinth.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Gallio, upon the first hearing, or rather without any hearing at all, dismisses the cause, and will not take any cognizance of it, acts 18. Acts chapter 18 matthew henry complete commentary on. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Which chapter of acts is considered by many to be the books most. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9. Paul preaches in cyprus and governor sergius paulus is converted. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 18. Acts 18 new international version niv dramatized audio. But when paul was about to open his mouth, gallio said to the jews, if it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, o jews, i would have reason to accept your complaint. And when paul was now about to open his mouth, gallio said unto the jews, if it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, o ye jews. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. We look at the places mentioned in acts, taking them in alphabetical order. The decision by gallio not to prosecute paul has been taken as a watershed event in the growing christian movement. Written by the physician luke, it presents a dynamic account of christian activity over a period of some 28 years from 33 c. So in chapter 18 and verse 14, we know that jews that were condemned by jewish courts could always appeal to rome, but in this case, gallios decision was that this was simply a jewish issue. Seneca describes him as a man of the most amiable mind and manners.
Acts 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. But when gallio was proconsul of achaia most of greece, the jews unitedly made an attack upon paul and brought him before the judges seat, the complete jewish bible but when gallio became the roman governor of achaia, the unbelieving jews made a concerted attack on shaul and took him to court. Here, paul entered the ship with them and went on to mitylene. Gallio as the friend of claudius caesar and as proconsul of achaia. The elder brother of the philosopher and tragedian lucius annaeus seneca, novatus assumed the name gallio after his adoption by the senator junius gallio. The proconsul of achaia had ended his term of office, and the proconsul appointed by the emperor was marcus annaeus novatus, who, having been adopted by the friendly rhetorician lucius junius gallio, had taken the name of lucius junius. Acts of the apostles 18, new living translation nlt the. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study.
Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. This dating references directly to the book of acts as written by luke. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. In terms of the book of acts as a whole, the gallio incident showed god as one who is in charge of human affairs and the protector of his church.
Gallio didnt care about any of these things acts 18. Highlights from the book of acts the bible book of acts provides a comprehensive history of the establishment of the christian congregation and its subsequent expansion. Lucius junius gallio annaeanus or gallio was a roman senator and brother of the famous writer seneca. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible.
Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the. He worked with paul and he travelled with paul philemon 1. The words seem to imply that it was the jews who did this. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. Acts chapter 14 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. They had left italy when claudius caesar deported all jews from rome. May 01, 2018 the book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. And when paul was now about to open his mouth, gallio said unto the jews, if it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, o ye jews, reason would that i should bear with you. Acts of the apostles 18, new living translation nlt. He was the elder brother of the philosopher seneca, who. It records the final part of the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy, and the beginning of the third missionary journey.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 18. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Paul did not remain long in athens, where he found a cool reception for the gospel. And when gallio was the deputy of achaia, the jews made insurrection. After telling the man to rise to his feet, he did so and began walking. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. From iconium, acts chapter 14 tells of the healing of a man in lystra.