But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
20. As the disciples. Though no man defended Paul, yet Luke showeth that the godly were desirous of his life; “De ejus vita sollicitos,” were anxious for his life. yet they did so moderate themselves, lest they should attempt anything with great danger to no end, seeing they could not help him unless it were done privily.
We have here a further account of the services and sufferings of Paul and Barnabas. I. How Paul was stoned and left for dead, but miraculously came to himself again, Act 14:19, Act 14:20. They fell upon Paul rather than Barnabas, because Paul, being the chief speaker, galled and vexed them more than Barnabas did. Now observe here, 1.
Commenting on Acts 14:19-28
Howbeit as the disciples stood round about him,.... Weeping over him, and lamenting for him, and it may be praying to God, that he would restore him to life: however, they got about him, in order to take care of him, and provide for his interment: these were the young converts at Lystra, who, under the ministry of the apostles, were now brought to the...