Acts 28:9

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 28:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:
Acts 28:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So when this was done, etc.] This miracle was wrought, and the fame of it spread over the island: others also which had diseases in the island came: from all parts of it, to the apostle: and were healed; of whatsoever diseases they were afflicted with.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“this . . . done, others . . . came and were healed--"kept coming to [us] and getting healed," that is, during our stay, not all at once [WEBSTER and WILKINSON].”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“others: Act 5:12, Act 5:15; Mat 4:24; Mar 6:54-56 Acts 28:10”
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