Act 14:27, 2Cor 2:12, Col 4:3 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 27. They rehearsed , etc. . They related what had happened; their dangers and their success. This they did because they had been sent out by the church, and it was proper that they should give an account of their work; and because it furnished a suitable occasion of gratitude to God for his mercy. All that God had done , etc. In protecting, guarding them, etc. All was traced to God. Had opened the door of faith . Had furnished an opportunity of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, . (c) "rehearsed all that God" (d) "opened the door of faith"

Acts 14:27

Verse 27. They rehearsed, etc. Acts 11:4. They related what had happened; their dangers and their success. This they did because they had been sent out by the church, and it was proper that they should give an account of their work; and because it furnished a suitable occasion of gratitude to God for his mercy.

All that God had done, etc. In protecting, guarding them, etc. All was traced to God.

Had opened the door of faith. Had furnished an opportunity of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, 1Cor 16:9, 2Cor 2:12.

2 Corinthians 2:12

Verse 12. Furthermore. But, (δε.) This particle is properly adversative; but frequently denotes transition, and serves to introduce something else, whether opposite to what precedes, or simply continuative or explanatory. Here it is designed to continue or explain the statement before made of his deep affection for the church, and his interest in its affairs. He therefore tells them that when he came to Troas, and was favoured there with great success, and was engaged in a manner most likely of all others to interest his feelings and to give him joy, yet he was deeply distressed because he had not heard, as he expected, from them; but so deep was his anxiety, that he left Troas, and went into Macedonia.

When I came to Troas. This was a city of Phrygia, or Mysia, on the Hellespont, between Troy on the north, and Asses on the south. Acts 16:8. It was on the regular route from Ephesus to Macedonia. Paul took that route because on his journey to Macedonia he had resolved, for the reasons above stated, not to go to Corinth.

To preach Christ's gospel. Greek, "For (εις) the gospel of Christ;" that is, on account of his gospel; or to promote it. Why he selected Troas, or the region of the Troad, Acts 16:8 as the field of his labours, he does not say. It is probable that he was waiting there to hear from Corinth by Titus, and while there he resolved not to be idle, but to make known as much as possible the gospel.

And a door was opened unto me. 1Cor 16:9. There was an opportunity of doing good, and the people were disposed to hear the gospel. This was a work in which Paul delighted to engage, and in which he usually found his highest comfort. It was of all things the most adapted to promote his happiness.

(a) "when I came to Troas" Acts 16:8 (b) "a door" 1Cor 16:9

Colossians 4:3

Verse 3. Withal. With all the supplications which you offer for other persons and things; or at the same time that you pray for them.

Praying also for us. Eph 6:19,20. Comp. 2Cor 1:11, Php 1:19, Heb 13:18,19.

That God would open unto us a door of utterance. To preach the gospel. He earnestly desired to have liberty to: preach the gospel, and asked them to pray that this might be restored to him. Eph 6:19.

To speak the mystery of Christ. Called, in Eph 6:19, the "mystery of the gospel. Eph 6:19.

For which I am also in bonds. A prisoner at Rome, Eph 6:20.

(+) "praying" "praying at the same time" (d) "open unto us" 2Thes 3:1