Acts 13:52

“And the disciples were filled with joy, etc.] Meaning either the “apostles”, as the Ethiopic version renders it, Paul and Barnabas; who rejoiced, both at the success they had met with, and because they were counted worthy to suffer reproach and persecution for the sake of Christ and his Gospel: or rather the disciples at Antioch, and other parts of Pisidia, the new converts; who were filled with joy at the Gospel being preached unto them, and at the constancy and courage of the apostles in suffering for it: and with the Holy Ghost; which, with the former, designs the same thing as spiritual joy, or joy in the Holy Ghost; or else the gifts and graces of the Spirit, which they had both for…”

“the disciples--who, though not themselves expelled, had to endure sufferings for the Gospel, as we learn from Act 14:22. were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost--who not only raised them above shame and fear, as professed disciples of the Lord Jesus, but filled them with holy and elevated emotions. Next: Acts Chapter 14”

“And the disciples - The disciples in Antioch. Were filled with joy - This happened even in the midst of persecution, and is one of the many evidences that the gospel is able to fill the soul with joy even in the severest trials. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Acts 13". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/acts-13.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“13:52 Despite probable harassment and persecution, the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit (cp. 5:41; 16:23-25; Matt 5:10-12; 2 Cor 8:2; 1 Thes 1:6).”

“were: Act 2:46, Act 5:41; Mat 5:12; Luk 6:22, Luk 6:23; Joh 16:22, Joh 16:23; Rom 5:3, Rom 14:17, Rom 15:13; Co2 8:2; Th1 1:6; Jam 1:2; Pe1 1:6-8, Pe1 4:13 with the: Act 2:4, Act 4:31; Gal 5:22; Eph 5:18-20 Next: Acts Chapter 14”