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Selected Verse: Acts 9:30 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ac 9:30 |
King James |
Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
they brought him down to CÃ&brvbr;sarea--on the coast (see on Act 8:40); accompanying him thus far. But Paul had another reason than his own apprehension for quitting Jerusalem so soon. "While he was praying in the temple, he was in a trance," and received express injunctions to this effect. (See on Act 22:17-21).
and sent him forth to Tarsus--In Gal 1:21 he himself says of this journey, that he "came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia"; from which it is natural to infer that instead of sailing direct for Tarsus, he landed at Seleucia, travelled thence to Antioch, and penetrated from this northward into Cilicia, ending his journey at Tarsus. As this was his first visit to his native city since his conversion, so it is not certain that he ever was there again. (See on Act 11:25). It probably was now that he became the instrument of gathering into the fold of Christ those "kinsmen," that "sister," and perhaps her "son," of whom mention is made in Act 23:16, &c.; Rom 16:7, Rom 16:11, Rom 16:21 [HOWSON]. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
To Cesarea - See the notes on Act 8:40.
And sent him forth to Tarsus - This was his native city. See the notes on Act 9:11. It was in Cilicia, where Paul doubtless preached the gospel, Gal 1:21, "Afterward I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia." |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
They brought him down to Caesarea - Calmet contends that this was Caesarea of Palestine, and not Caesarea Philippi; it being his opinion, and indeed that of others, that where this word occurs without any addition, in the New Testament, Caesarea of Palestine is meant, and not Caesarea Philippi. See on Act 8:40 (note).
Sent him forth to Tarsus - This was his own city; and it was right that he should proclaim to his own countrymen and relatives that Gospel through which he was become wise to salvation. |
21 Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
16 And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
20 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.