roa; and of the Thef falonians, Aristarchus, and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Afia, Tychicus and Trophimus. roa, Ariftarchus and Secundus of A. D. 60. 5. These going before, 6. And we failed away from Philippi, after the days of unleavened bread, and tarried for us at Troas. 6. Taking Ship therefore at Philippi after the Pafiover was ended, we were five Days getting over to Troas, where we ftayed a Week. came unto them to 7. And upon the firft* day of the week, when the difciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow, and continued his speech until midnight. 8. And there were many lights in the upper chamber where they were gathered together. 9. And there fat in a window a certain young man, named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he funk 7 & 8. The last of the feven Day (in Memory of Chrift's Re- 9. His Sermon being thus very down with fleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 10. And Paul went down, and fell on all Disturbance of the facred Af 10. But Paul both to prevent σαββάτων * Ver. 7. Upon the first Day of the Week A. D. 60. him, and embracing him, faid, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. fembly, and at the fame time to confirm and endear his Doctrine to them, went down from his Place, and told the People about him he was not dead, but should recover and do well again; and then, in the moft compaffionate Manner, embracing the young Man, and putting up his Prayers for him, immediately cured him. 11. When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, fo he departed. 12. And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. to confirm the Faith 13. And we went before to fhip, and failed unto Affos, there intending to take in Paul: for fo had he appointed, minding himself to go on foot. II. Then returning up to his Seat, went on and finished his Difcourfe, adminiftred the Lord's Supper, and converfed with them till Day-light, at which time he took leave of them. 12. The young Perfon Eutychus his miraculous Recovery was a particular Comfort to his Friends, and had a general good Influence and Piety of the whole Affembly. 13 & 14. We of Paul's Company then fhipp'd off, and went to Affos (a Coaft Town just by) whither he himself walked on foot, and there we took him aboard, and failed to Mitylene; 14. And when he met with us at Affos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. 15. And we failed mos, and tarried at 15. Thence along the Ægean Sea to the Ifle Samos, touching a little at Trogyllium upon the Continent-fide, and next Day to Miletus, about ten Miles beyond Ephefus. next day we came to Miletus. 16. For Paul had. 16. For Paul would not call determined to fail by in at Ephefus, because he could Ephe See Chap. xvi. 15. the NOTE there. make Ephefus, because he would not spend the time in Afia: for he hafted, if it were poffible for him, to be at Jerufalem the day of Pentecoft. make no Stay there, hafting as 4. D. 60. ritable Collections he had made in Macedonia and elsewhere, for the poor Chriftians of Judæa. 17. And from Mi letus he fent to Ephefus, and called the el ders of the church. 17. However, knowing he fhould never have another Op- See Ver. portunity of being perfonally pre- 15. fent with them, he appointed the Clergy of the Church of Ephefus to meet him at Miletus, to whom he made the following SPEECH. 18. And when they were come to him, he faid unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Afía, after what with you at all fea manner I have been fons. 19. Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many 18 & 19. Wherein he reprefented to them his Behaviour and Conduct of himself among them, as an Apoftle and Amballador of JESUS CHRIST, his Condefcenfion and Humility as their fpiritual Governor; and his Courage, Patience, and Charity, under all the Malice of infidel People, and of the Jews in particular. tears and temptations which befel me by the lying in wait of the Jews. 20. And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have fhewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21. Teftifying both to the Jews, and alfo to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jefus Christ. 20 & 21. Then as to his Diligence and Sincerity as their Teacher, That he had neither concealed nor neglected any Point of Chriftian Doctrine, that was any way neceffary or conducive to the eternal Salvation of themfelves, or the due Inftruction of their People; fhowing them that Repentance and Reformation of Life, and that fincere Profeffion of Chrift's Religion, which was abfolutely required to fave the A. D. 60. Few that was circumcifed, and fufficient to fave the Gentile without Circumcifion. 22 & 23: I am now (fays he) going for Jerufalem, being affur'd by feveral Predictions of infpired and prophetical Men, I fhall there be apprehended, imprisoned, and hardly treated; but what the final Iffue of it may be I know not. that bonds and afflictions abide me. † 24. Only whatever it fhall prove to be, I am very eafy and contented, while I am difchargOffice of preaching the gracious ing the most honourable and high Terms of Chrift's Religion for the Good of Mankind; and Death itself will only put a happy and joyful Period to thofe Labours, the Succefs whereof is the main End for which I defire to live. 25. But whether I escape these Dangers at Jerufalem or no, this I know, that I fhall have no Opportunity of feeing you in these Parts any more. 26 & 27. And now I take leave of you, with this folemn Protestation and Appeal to you, That whatever Lofs there fhall hereaf ter be of any Soul of you or your People, I am clear of the Guilt of it, by having fo carefully and fincerely taught you all thofe religious Duties by which it may be avoided. 28. Where Ver. 23. The Holy Ghost witneffeth in every City-i. e. Veuμalxoi Singularum Ecclefiarum quæ fecundum Civitates diftributæ funt. Dodwell's Differt, Cyp. iv. 28. Take heed therefore unto your felves, and to all the flock, holy Ghoft hath made you overfeers, to feed the church of God, which he hath pur chafed with his own over the which the d 28. Wherefore let my Exam- A. D. 60. ple and Doctrine, and a Senfe of the great Charge and Dignity of your minifterial Function, excite you to the utmoft Diligence, in prudently governing, and carefully inftructing all Degrees of People committed to your Charge; remembring it was the HOLY GHOST, by whofe Direction were chofen and qualified for this moft noble Office; that 'tis GOD's* Church you govern, and have the Care of those whom CHRIST fo loved, as to redeem them by his own Blood. blood. and Inspiration you 29. For I know this, that er my departing fhall grievous wolves enter in a mong you, not sparing the flock. 30. Also of your own felves fhall men arife, fpeaking perverfe things, to draw away difciples after them. 29 & 30. I am the more earneft in preffing this fpecial Care upon you, as foreseeing what Difcouragements and Dangers there will be upon you, from the Perfecution of cruel and favage Unbelievers; nay, and from many falfe and factious Teachers among yourfelves, that will pervert and feduce Men from the Truth, to make themselves the Heads of a Party, and Gainers by a Divifion 31. Be therefore upon your Guard, and forget not with what a paffionate Concern I have often forewarned you of these Mischiefs, from my very firft Preaching and Prefence among you. 32. Which that you may effec tually do, I heartily recommend you to the Divine Care, Providence, and Protection, and to all L Ver. 28. To feed the Church of God the The best Co pies read it, 78 nugis, The Church of the Lord. See Dr. Mills. It is very indifferent which Way it be read; for Christ, who purchased the Church with his own Blood, is both Lord and God. |