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Acts 14:20

Acts 14:20
Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Howbeit as the disciples stood round about him,.... Weeping over him, and lamenting for him, and it may be praying to God, that he would restore him to life: however, they got about him, in order to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Howbeit - Notwithstanding the supposition that he was dead. As the disciples stood round about him - It would seem that they did not suppose I that he was dead; but might be expecting that he would…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The disciples stood round about him - No doubt in earnest prayer, entreating the Author of life that his soul might again return to its battered tenement.

He rose up - Miraculously restored, not only…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 14:19-28

We have here a further account of the services and sufferings of Paul and Barnabas.

I. How Paul was stoned and left for dead, but miraculously came to himself again, Act 14:19, Act 14:20. They fell…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

as the disciples stood round about him Among these we may well believe that the young Timothy was included. Braving all danger that might attend on their act, the believers at Lystra gathered about…