Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Acts 14:14
[Which] when the apostles. The term "apostles" is used in
Acts 14:4. It is applied in the New Testament a number of times to
persons not of the twelve, but apostolic men (see 2 Corinthians 8:23, where
the Greek term "apostolos" is translated "messenger"). Paul was an
apostle, chosen by the Lord (Romans 1:1), and Barnabas was an apostolic
missionary, sent out ("apostle" means "one sent") by the Holy Spirit.
They rent their clothes. A sign of great grief, and even of
indignation and horror. See Genesis 37:29 Mt 26:65.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 26:65
Acts 14:14
Acts 16:1
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