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Selected Verse: Acts 16:34 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
Ac 16:34	Strong Concordance	And [5037] when he had brought [321] them [846] into [1519] his house [3624], he set [3908] meat [5132] before them [3908], and [2532] rejoiced [21], believing [4100] in God [2316] with all [3832] his [846] house [3832].
	King James	And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

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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]
And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them and rejoiced, believing--that is, as the expression implies, "rejoiced because he had believed." in God--as a converted heathen, for the faith of a Jew would not be so expressed [ALFORD]. with all his house--the wondrous change on himself and the whole house filling his soul with joy. "This is the second house which, in the Roman city of Philippi, has been consecrated by faith in Jesus, and of which the inmates, by hospitable entertainment of the Gospel witnesses, have been sanctified to a new beginning of domestic life, pleasing and acceptable to God. The first result came to pass in consequence simply of the preaching of the Gospel; the second was the fruit of a testimony sealed and ennobled by suffering" [BAUMGARTEN].

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them and rejoiced, believing--that is, as the expression implies, "rejoiced because he had believed."

in God--as a converted heathen, for the faith of a Jew would not be so expressed [ALFORD].

with all his house--the wondrous change on himself and the whole house filling his soul with joy. "This is the second house which, in the Roman city of Philippi, has been consecrated by faith in Jesus, and of which the inmates, by hospitable entertainment of the Gospel witnesses, have been sanctified to a new beginning of domestic life, pleasing and acceptable to God. The first result came to pass in consequence simply of the preaching of the Gospel; the second was the fruit of a testimony sealed and ennobled by suffering" [BAUMGARTEN].

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
He set meat before them - Food. Greek: "he placed a table." The word "meat" formerly meant "food" of all kinds. And rejoiced - This was the effect of believing. Religion produces joy. See the notes on Act 8:8. He was free from danger and alarm; he had evidence that his sins were forgiven, and that he was now the friend of God. The agitating and alarming scenes of the night had passed away; the prisoners were safe; and religion, with its peace, and pardon, and rejoicings, had visited himself and his family. What a change to be produced in one night! What a difference between the family when Paul was thrust into prison, and when he was brought out and received as an honored guest at the very table of the renovated jailor! Such a change would Christianity produce in every family, and such joy would it diffuse through every household. With all his house - With all his family. Whether they believed before they were baptized or after is not declared. But the whole narrative would lead us to suppose that, as soon as the jailor believed, he and all his family were baptized. It is subsequently added that they believed also. The joy arose from the fact that they all believed the gospel; the baptism appears to have been performed on account of the faith of the head of the family.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

He set meat before them - Food. Greek: "he placed a table." The word "meat" formerly meant "food" of all kinds.

And rejoiced - This was the effect of believing. Religion produces joy. See the notes on Act 8:8. He was free from danger and alarm; he had evidence that his sins were forgiven, and that he was now the friend of God. The agitating and alarming scenes of the night had passed away; the prisoners were safe; and religion, with its peace, and pardon, and rejoicings, had visited himself and his family. What a change to be produced in one night! What a difference between the family when Paul was thrust into prison, and when he was brought out and received as an honored guest at the very table of the renovated jailor! Such a change would Christianity produce in every family, and such joy would it diffuse through every household.

With all his house - With all his family. Whether they believed before they were baptized or after is not declared. But the whole narrative would lead us to suppose that, as soon as the jailor believed, he and all his family were baptized. It is subsequently added that they believed also. The joy arose from the fact that they all believed the gospel; the baptism appears to have been performed on account of the faith of the head of the family.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Brought (ἀναγαγών) Lit., "brought up (ἀνά)." His house would seem to have been above the court of the prison where they were. See on took, Act 16:33. Believing (πεπιστευκὼς) More correctly, having believed; assigning the reason for his joy: "in that he had believed."

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

Brought (ἀναγαγών)

Lit., "brought up (ἀνά)." His house would seem to have been above the court of the prison where they were. See on took, Act 16:33.

Believing (πεπιστευκὼς)

More correctly, having believed; assigning the reason for his joy: "in that he had believed."

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
He set a table before them and rejoiced - Faith makes a man joyful, prudent, liberal.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

He set a table before them and rejoiced - Faith makes a man joyful, prudent, liberal.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
He set meat before them - They were sufficiently exhausted, and needed refreshment; nor had the apostles any such inherent miraculous power as could prevent them from suffering through hunger, or enable them to heal their own grounds. As they were the instruments of bringing health to his soul, he became the instrument of health to their bodies. Genuine faith in Christ will always be accompanied with benevolence and humanity, and every fruit that such dispositions can produce. The jailor believed - brought them into his house - washed their stripes - and set meat before them.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

He set meat before them - They were sufficiently exhausted, and needed refreshment; nor had the apostles any such inherent miraculous power as could prevent them from suffering through hunger, or enable them to heal their own grounds. As they were the instruments of bringing health to his soul, he became the instrument of health to their bodies. Genuine faith in Christ will always be accompanied with benevolence and humanity, and every fruit that such dispositions can produce. The jailor believed - brought them into his house - washed their stripes - and set meat before them.

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