Atos 14
David Guzik · Citado em PreceptAustin
Atos 14
Guzik writes that "Paul was miraculously preserved here. Some think that he was even actually killed and raised to life again, because stoning was usually reliable form of execution. When Paul later wrote, I bear in my body the marks of Jesus (Galatians 6:17), he may have had in mind the scars from this incident. He certainly later referred to this stoning in 2 Corinthians 11:25.. It has been suggested that the heavenly vision described by Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 took place at this attack. This is possible, but only conjecture.. It’s reasonable to think that Paul remembered Stephen when he was being stoned, and how he had been a part of Stephen’s execution (Acts 7:58–8:1). (Acts 14 Commentary) Acts 14:20 But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city. The next day he went away with Barnabas to Derbe. KJV Acts 14:20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. But while the disciples stood around him Acts 20:9-12; 2 Corinthians 1:9,10; 6:9; Revelation 11:7-12 entered the city Acts 12:17; 16:40; 20:1 Derbe Acts 14:6; 16:1 PAUL'S MIRACULOUS RESTORATION But - This is another of those wonderful and in this case fascinating terms of contrast, recalling that terms of contrast mark a "change of direction," and Oh, what a change of direction in this particular case. From death to life. Certainly from the edge of death to fullness of life. This is nothing short of a "divine" term of contrast! Toussaint comments "Whether or not Paul was dead is not stated; probably he was unconscious and at death's door (cf. 2 Cor. 12:2-4). At any rate his recovery was so rapid as to be miraculous." (See The Bible Knowledge Commentary Acts and Epistles - Page 17) While the disciples stood around him - One can only imagine what they were thinking - were they praying, fretting, etc. Luke does not say. Clearly it was a sign of their love for Paul. And it was not without some risk for what would keep the mob from stoning the whole lot of the Christians? Disciples (3101) see comment on mathetes.
Atos 14
Guzik observes that "This is for many a forgotten message today. They consider any kind of tribulation completely counter-productive to Christian living, failing to note the significant place suffering has in God’s plan." (Acts 14 Commentary) Must (1163)(dei from deo = to bind or tie objects together, put in prison and also root of doulos, bond-servant) refers to what is not optional but needful (binding) out of intrinsic necessity or inevitability. Dei refers to inward constraint which is why it is often translated "must". Dei describes that which is under the necessity of happening or which must necessarily take place, and conveys a sense of inevitability. In the present context clearly the thought is that TRIBULATIONS were necessary, for they would "steel" the saints to stand firm against Satanic opposition. Martin Luther adds that "Whatever virtues tribulation finds us in, it develops more fully. If anyone is carnal, weak, blind, wicked, irascible, haughty, and so forth, tribulation will make him more carnal, weak, blind, wicked and irritable. On the other hand, if one is spiritual, strong, wise, pious, gentle and humble, he will become more spiritual, powerful, wise, pious, gentle and humble."