Acts 14:27

“And when they were come, etc.] To Antioch: and had gathered the church together: which was in that place, and who came together at their request; for as they were sent out by them, they judged it proper to call them together; and give them an account of the issue of their work they were recommended by them to the grace of God to fulfil: and being come together at their usual place of meeting, they rehearsed all that God had done with them; and by them, as instruments; what grace and strength he had given them to preach the Gospel; what numbers of souls were everywhere converted by it; what miracles were wrought by them for the confirmation of it; and what persecutions and sufferings they had…”

“when they had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, &c.--As their call and mission had been solemn and formal, in the presence of and by the Church as well as the Holy Ghost, they dutifully, and no doubt with eager joy, convened the church and gave their report of "all that God had done with them," that is, by and for them. and how--in particular. he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles--to such even as before had not been proselytes. (See on Act 11:21; and on the language, see Co1 16:9; Co2 2:12; Col 4:3). The ascribing directly to God of such access to the Gentiles is to be noted.”

“They rehearsed ... - 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 ... - 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, 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12. return to 'Top of Page'”

“and had: Act 15:4-6, Act 21:20-22; Co1 5:4, Co1 11:18, Co1 14:23 they rehearsed: Act 15:4, Act 15:12, Act 21:19; Rom 15:18; Co1 3:5-9, Co1 15:10 opened: Act 11:18; Joh 9:10; Co1 16:9; Co2 2:12; Col 4:3; Rev 3:7, Rev 3:8 Acts 14:28”