Acts 14:15

“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? etc.] That is, bring these oxen and garlands, and attempt to offer sacrifice; this they said, not as arguing with them calmly and mildly, but with a mixture of indignation, heat, and zeal, as displeased with, and detesting and abhorring what they were about to do: we also are men of like passions with you; men, and not gods; of the same human nature, and that as corrupted, alike sinful men, and need a sacrifice better than these; frail mortal men, subject to frailty, imperfection, afflictions, troubles, diseases, and death itself; and so very improper objects of worship: and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities; from these deities,…”

“We . . . are men of like passions, &c.--How unlike either imposture or enthusiasm is this, and how high above all self-seeking do these men of Christ show themselves to be! unto the living God--This is the most glorious and distinctive of all the names of God. It is the familiar phraseology of the Old Testament. which, in such contrast with all that is to be found within the literature of heathenism, is shown to be, with its sequel, the New Testament, the one Book of the true religion. who made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all . . . therein--This idea of creation, utterly unknown alike to rude and to cultivated heathenism, would not only define what was meant by "the living God," but…”

“And saying, Sirs - Greek: Men. Why do ye these things? - This is an expression of solemn remonstrance at the folly of their conduct in worshipping those who were human. The abhorrence which they evinced at this may throw strong light on the rank and character of the Lord Jesus Christ. When an offer was made to worship Paul and Barnabas, they shrank from it with strong expressions of aversion and indignation. Yet when similar worship was offered to the Lord Jesus; when he was addressed by Thomas in the language of worship, “My Lord and my God” John 20:28, he uttered not the slightest reproof. Nay, he approved it, and expressed his approbation of others who should also do it, John 20:29.…”

“To turn from these vanities - From worshipping any but the true God. He does not deign to call them gods; unto the living God - Not like these dead idols; who made the heaven and the earth, the sea - Each of which they supposed to have its own gods. Acts 14:16”

“Sirs: Act 7:26, Act 16:30, Act 27:10, Act 27:21, Act 27:25 why: Act 10:26; Rev 19:19, Rev 22:9 We also: Act 3:12, Act 3:13, Act 12:22, Act 12:23; Gen 41:16; Dan 2:28-30; Joh 7:18 of like: Jam 5:17; Rev 19:10 and preach: Act 17:16-18, Act 17:29, Act 17:30, Act 26:17-20 from: Deu 32:21; Sa1 12:21; Kg1 16:13, Kg1 16:26; Psa 31:6; Isa 44:9, Isa 44:10, Isa 44:19, Isa 44:20; Isa 45:20, Isa 46:7; Jer 8:19, Jer 10:3-5, Jer 10:8, Jer 10:14, Jer 10:15, Jer 14:22; Amo 2:4; Jon 2:8; Rom 1:21-23; Co1 8:4; Eph 4:17 the living: Deu 5:26; Jos 3:10; Sa1 17:26, Sa1 17:36; Kg2 19:4, Kg2 19:16; Jer 10:10; Dan 6:26; Joh 5:26; Th1 1:9; Ti1 3:15; Heb 3:12 which: Act 4:24, Act 17:24-28; Gen 1:1; Psa 33:6, Psa…”