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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Acts 16 - Introduction

* Paul takes Timothy to be his assistant. (1-5) Paul proceeds to Macedonia, The conversion of Lydia. (6-15) An evil spirit cast out, Paul and Silas scourged and imprisoned. (16-24) The conversion of the jailer at Philippi. (25-34) Paul and Silas released. (35-40)

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • Combined Bible Commentary

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

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  • McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries

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  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    CHAPTER 16 THE SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY (PAUL AND SILAS)—CONTINUED § 1. Paul and Silas in Lycaonia; or, Meeting with Timothy (Acts 16:1). § 2. Regions Beyond; or, the Vision of the Man of Macedon...

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