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commentaryMatthew Henry on Acts 16:1-5Well may the church look for much service from youthful ministers who set out in the same spirit as Timothy. But when men will submit in nothing, and oblige in nothing, the first elements of the Christian temper seem to…Matthew HenrycommentaryPaul's Adoption of TimothyPAUL'S ADOPTION OF TIMOTHY. Paul was a spiritual father, and as such a one we have him here adopting Timothy, and taking care of the education of many others who had been begotten to Christ by his ministry: and in all h…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 16:1And he came also for then came he, A.V. and T.R.; to Lystra for Lystra, A.V.; Timothy for Timotheus, A.V.; of a Jewess for of a certain woman which was a Jewess, A.V. and T.R.; which for and, A.V. For Derbe and Lystra,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 16:1-5The choice of a fit person. The ordination of Timothy to be a minister of God, and St. Paul's fellow-laborer in the gospel of Christ (1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 3:2), was a great event in the Church'…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 16:1-5The Church's duty and reward. I. THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH. 1. To encourage and develop Christian talent. When Paul went to Lystra he found the Church there speaking well of a young disciple, Timotheus. This convert was "w…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 16:1The character of Timothy. This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul, and with such complete sympathy shared his thoughts and his work, that he deserves a careful study, and his character will be fou…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 16:1-5Paul's second missionary journey commenced. I. ENLARGED WORK THE FRUIT OF ENLARGED CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE. 1. In his own spirit—by faithful service and abundant grace received. 2. In his higher standing among his breth…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Acts 16:1-8Paul and Timothy. In the intercourse of the great apostle with Timothy, and the history of the latter, we have an interesting episode. I. THE YOUNG DISCIPLE. His case shows: 1. The blessing of a pious mother. The mother…Joseph S. Exell and contributors