Parallel Verses New Living Translation so Paul wanted him to join them on their journey. In deference to the Jews of the area, he arranged for Timothy to be circumcised before they left, for everyone knew that his father was a Greek. King James Bible Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. Darby Bible Translation Him would Paul have go forth with him, and took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew his father that he was a Greek. World English Bible Paul wanted to have him go out with him, and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts; for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Young's Literal Translation this one did Paul wish to go forth with him, and having taken him, he circumcised him, because of the Jews who are in those places, for they all knew his father -- that he was a Greek. Acts 16:3 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible16:3 He took and circumcised him because of the Jews - The unbelieving Jews, to whom he designed he should preach. For they would not have conversed with him at all, so long as he was uncircumcised. Acts 16:3 Parallel Commentaries Library The Cry of the HeathenAnd now, beloved, having thus prefaced our discourse, we have another observation to make before we proceed to a full discussion of the text. What an instance of Divine sovereignty we have in our text! He who is wise can see sovereignty everywhere in the work of salvation, but how clearly is it present here. Bithynia must not hear the gospel; the apostle desires to go and preach it there; but as yet, it seems, God does not intend that Bithynia should be evangelised. He desires to tarry in Asia, and … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858 The Heavenly Father Note Saving Faith. Cross References 1 Corinthians 9:20 When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. Galatians 2:3 And they supported me and did not even demand that my companion Titus be circumcised, though he was a Gentile. Philippians 2:22 But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News. Jump to Previous Accompany Account Circumcised Circumcision Desire Desiring Forth Greek Jews Journey Parts Paul Places Quarters Timothy Wanted WishJump to Next Accompany Account Circumcised Circumcision Desire Desiring Forth Greek Jews Journey Parts Paul Places Quarters Timothy Wanted WishLinks Acts 16:3 NIVActs 16:3 NLT Acts 16:3 ESV Acts 16:3 NASB Acts 16:3 KJV Acts 16:3 Bible Apps Acts 16:3 Biblia Paralela Acts 16:3 Chinese Bible Acts 16:3 French Bible Acts 16:3 German Bible Acts 16:3 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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