ACTS 13:15 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.”
On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down — the familiar Jewish setting provides the context for Paul's longest recorded sermon. The sitting posture (kathizō) was typical for a teacher preparing to address the assembly. Luke's narrative rhythm slows here, signaling the theological significance of what follows.
Church Fathers on Acts 13:15
And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, You men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. Acts 13:15 From this point, we learn the history of Paul's doings, as in what was said above we have learned not a little about Peter. But let us review what has been said. (Recapitulation.) And when they had come to Salamis, the metropolis of Cyprus, they preached the word of God. Acts 13:5…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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