40 Silas was almost necessary as a companion for Paul. The decrees
provided that they should be delivered by both Barnabas and Paul,
while Judas and Silas were to confirm them by word of mouth. Now that
Barnabas is gone, Paul could hardly deliver the decrees without a
second witness, and Silas was t... [ Continue Reading ]
19 This is the first occasion in which the evangel comes into conflict
with the religion of the nations and with the spirit powers back of
it. Hitherto the Jews and Judaism opposed the evangel. At Lystra it
was welcomed by the idolaters, at first, until the Jews turned the
people against the apostle... [ Continue Reading ]