The foregoing chapter acquaints us with. very great and imminent danger which the apostle escaped at Ephesus, where he had like to have been torn in pieces by those heathenish idolaters; which gave him occasion to say, THAT AFTER THE MANNER OF MEN HE HAD FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS. 1 Corinthians... [ Continue Reading ]
The next journey of St. Paul is from Macedonia in Greece, to Troas in Asia, where he abode seven days. During his stay here, several are to be remarked and observed. Observe here, 1. How this great apostle became all things to all men, though he would not become sin to any man: TO THE JEWS HE BECAM... [ Continue Reading ]
Here an account is given of several travels of the apostle; namely, from Troas to Assos, from thence to Mitylene, next day to Samos, then to Trogyllium, and the day following to Miletus, passing by and not touching at Ephesus; for the apostle having an earnest desire to be at Jerusalem at the feast... [ Continue Reading ]
The foregoing verses acquainted us how very intent St. Paul was upon his journey to Jerusalem at the feast of Pentecost, he hoping then and there to have. precious opportunity for preaching Jesus Christ, and him crucified, to his countrymen the Jews: now, lest he should be hindered in his expedition... [ Continue Reading ]
Here the apostle proceeds not to boast of himself, but to clear himself of any charge or surmise of ministerial miscarriage, and also to propound himself as. pattern of ministerial faithfulness to the elders of the church at Ephesus. And here again, 1. Our apostle instances in his holy and heroic r... [ Continue Reading ]
The blessed apostle having, in the former part of his farewell sermon to the elders of Ephesus, vindicated his own sincerity among them, both as to his doctrine and practice, and cleared himself by close addresses and smart appeals to their consciences; he now urges them in. rousing and heart-meltin... [ Continue Reading ]
Here the apostle takes. very solemn farewell of the elders of the church at Ephesus, commending them to the guidance and protection of the grace of God, which was able to build them up in holiness here, and bring to heaven hereafter. Where observe, 1. His courteous compellation, and therein his gre... [ Continue Reading ]
In the conclusion of St. Paul's discourse to the elders of the church at Ephesus, he vindicates himself from the sordid sin of covetousness, affirming, that he had coveted no man's silver or gold; but by the labour of his hands had maintained himself, and them that were with him. Where note, That i... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, 1. What. solemn and sacred farewell St. Paul and the elders of Ephesus take of each other: THEY KNEELED DOWN AND PRAYED TOGETHER; instead of. parting cup, here is. parting prayer, and this accompanied with tears: THEY ALL WEPT SORE. There is sufficient occasion for sorrow and weeping,... [ Continue Reading ]