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Acts 28:14

Acts 28:14
Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Where we found brethren,.... Christians; which is not to be wondered at, since it was a port much frequented, and where many came and went, of different countries and nations; particularly there were…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Brethren - Christian brethren. But by whom the gospel had been preached there is unknown.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Where we found brethren - That is, Christians; for there had been many in Italy converted to the faith of Christ, some considerable time before this, as appears from St. Paul's epistle to the Romans,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 28:11-16

We have here the progress of Paul's voyage towards Rome, and his arrival there at length. A rough and dangerous voyage he had hitherto had, and narrowly escaped with his life; but after a storm comes…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

where we found brethren i.e. there was a Christian Church established in Puteoli, and it was to such a degree well known, that the Apostle on his arrival at once learnt of its existence. From this we…