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Matthew Henry on Acts 8:1-4Acts 8:1-4 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThough persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of Christ i…Persecution of the ChurchActs 8:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BiblePERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH. In these verses we have, I. Something more concerning Stephen and his death; how people stood affected to it—variously, as generally in such cases, according to men's different sentiments of t…The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1Acts 8:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThere arose on that day for at that time there was, A.V.; in for at, A.V. Saul was consenting to his death. St. Paul's repeated reference to this sad episode in his life is very touching (see Acts 22:2,0; 1 Corinthians…The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-8Acts 8:1-8 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe fruits of persecution. Persecution is Satan's instrument for checking and, if possible, destroying the truth of God. Our Savior reminds us, in the sermon on the mount, how the prophets, who spake to the people in th…The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-4Acts 8:1-4 · The Pulpit CommentaryPerversion and restoration. These verses suggest— I. HOW FAR FROM RIGHT FEELING WILL WRONG THOUGHTS LEAD MEN ASTRAY. "Saul was consenting [rejoicing] unto his death" (Acts 8:1). "Saul made havoc of [was ravaging] the Ch…The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-13Acts 8:1-13 · The Pulpit CommentaryIncidents of persecution and dispersion. I. A GLIMPSE OF SAUL THE PERSECUTOR. Though brief and passing, it is very significant. He was a party to the execution of Stephen. Saul was full of ignorance and blind passion. W…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Acts 8:1-4Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of Christ i…Matthew HenrycommentaryPersecution of the ChurchPERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH. In these verses we have, I. Something more concerning Stephen and his death; how people stood affected to it—variously, as generally in such cases, according to men's different sentiments of t…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-8The fruits of persecution. Persecution is Satan's instrument for checking and, if possible, destroying the truth of God. Our Savior reminds us, in the sermon on the mount, how the prophets, who spake to the people in th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-3The enemy coming in like a flood. I. THE FLOOD OF INIQUITY CALLED FORTH BY THE OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY GHOST. 1. The corruption of the Jewish state. Instances in the case of Saul of Tarsus, assenting to the death of Step…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-4Providence making missionaries. The disciples of the Lord Jesus were to be missionaries, going everywhere and preaching his gospel to every creature. But they were to begin at Jerusalem, and there wait for "the promise…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-4Perversion and restoration. These verses suggest— I. HOW FAR FROM RIGHT FEELING WILL WRONG THOUGHTS LEAD MEN ASTRAY. "Saul was consenting [rejoicing] unto his death" (Acts 8:1). "Saul made havoc of [was ravaging] the Ch…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1-13Incidents of persecution and dispersion. I. A GLIMPSE OF SAUL THE PERSECUTOR. Though brief and passing, it is very significant. He was a party to the execution of Stephen. Saul was full of ignorance and blind passion. W…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:1There arose on that day for at that time there was, A.V.; in for at, A.V. Saul was consenting to his death. St. Paul's repeated reference to this sad episode in his life is very touching (see Acts 22:2,0; 1 Corinthians…Joseph S. Exell and contributors