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Acts 17:12

Acts 17:12
Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore many of them believed,.... What the apostle preached, and in Jesus of Nazareth, as the true Messiah, and professed their faith in him, upon finding, through reading and searching the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore many of them believed - As the result of their examination. This result will commonly follow when people search the Scriptures. Much is gained when people can be induced to examine the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Therefore many of them believed - From the manner in which they heard, received, and examined the word preached to them, it was not likely they could be deceived. And, as it was the truth that was…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 17:10-15

In these verses we have,

I. Paul and Silas removing to Berea, and employed in preaching the gospel there, Act 17:10. They had proceeded so far at Thessalonica that the foundations of a church were…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

also of honourable women The same word is found Act 13:50, of the women of Antioch in Pisidia, and signifies that they were of honourable estate, distinguished for their position, influence and…