62. Elymas *See Bar-Jesus 63. King Saul From the Old Testament, he was
Solomon?s son. 64. Zeus Roman god of all gods. 65. Hermes Messenger to the
gods. 66. Pharisees They were a religious party or school among the Jews at the
time of Christ, so called from perishin, the Aramaic form of the Hebrew word
perushim, "separated." The chief sects among the Jews were the
Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes, who may be described respectively as
the Formalists, the Freethinkers and the Puritans. A knowledge of the opinions
and practices of the Pharisees at the time of Christ is of great importance for
entering deeply into the genius of the Christian religion. A cursory perusal of
the Gospels is sufficient to show that Christ’s teaching was in some respects
thoroughly antagonistic to theirs. He denounced them in the bitterest language;
see (Matthew 15:7,8; Matthew 23:5,13,14,15,23; Mark 7:6; Luke 11:42-44;) and
compare (Mark 7:1-5; Mark 11:29; Mark 12:19,20; Luke 6:28,37-42;) To understand
the Pharisees is by contrast an aid toward understanding the spirit of
uncorrupted Christianity. (Henneke) 67. Sadducees 68. Silas Silas is first seen
as a messenger for the church in Jerusalem. He and Judas were prophets and they
stayed to strengthen the saints in Antioch. He was also a Roman citizen. When
Paul and Barnabas disagreed over John Mark, Paul took Silas with him to Syria
and Cilicia. Paul and Silas stayed with Lydia in Phillipi where Silas was
arrested along with Paul. They preached to the Phillipian Jailer and his family.
Silas went with Paul to Thessalonica where there was trouble with the envious
Jews. They were sent away by night to Berea. When the Jews followed them to stir
up trouble, Silas and Timothy stayed while Paul went on to Athens. Silas and
Timothy caught up with Paul in Corinth. Silas continued to serve the Lord and
the apostles (2 Cor. 1:19; 1 Thes. 1:1; 2 Thes. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:12) (Henneke). 69.
Barsabbas, Judas A Christian teacher, surnamed Barsabas. He was sent from
Jerusalem to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas with the decision of the
council. He was a "prophet" and a "chief man among the
brethren." (Easton) 70. Timothy A man form Lystra whose mother is Unice. He
had a greek father but became a traveler with Paul. He was circumcised by Paul.
71. Luke (we) Luke appears to have been with Jesus during His ministry. He wrote
the books of Luke and Acts. Luke records the travels of Paul as an eyewitness.
He was with Paul on the trip to Macedonia. Luke was also with Paul on his return
to Troas. He accompanied Paul to Miletus and on to Jerusalem. Luke traveled with
Paul to Rome and suffered through the same shipwreck. He remained in Rome while
Paul was in prison. For a time he was Paul’s only companion. Luke was a
physician. He was also an excellent writer and historian (Henneke). 72. Jason He
is called the Thessalonian, entertained Paul and Silas, and was in consequence
attacked by the Jewish mob. (A.D. 48.) He is probably the same as the Jason
mentioned in (Romans 16:21;) It is conjectured that Jason and Secundus, were the
same. 73. Dionysius A member of the Athenina supreme court at Athens who became
a Christian. 74. Aquilla He was a tent maker. His wife was Pricilla. 75. Titius
Justus Paul stayed at his house in Corinth because his house was next to the
synagogue. 76. Crispus. He was the ruler of the Jewish Synagogue and one the few
mentioned to as being personally baptized by Paul. 77. Gallio The Roman
Proconsul of Achia, the elder brother of Seneca, described by Seneca as a man of
extreme amiability of character. 78. Apollos He was a Jew of Alexandria. He was
knowledgeable about the scriptures and taught at the synagogue in Ephesus
"teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only
with the baptism of John" Taught the way of God "more accurately"
by Priscilla and Aquila. Went to Greece to teach Strengthened the church in
Corinth (I Cor. 3:6). Some brethren in Corinth set up an Apollos faction (I Cor.
3:4-7). Reluctant to return to Corinth from Ephesus (I Cor. 16-12. Commended by
Paul to Titus (Titus 3:13) (Henneke). 79. Seven sons of Sceva They were
possessed with demons. 80. Erastus One of the attendants of St. Paul at Ephesus,
who with Timothy was sent forward into Macedonia. (A.D. 51.) He is probably the
same with Erastus who is again mentioned in the salutations to Timothy. (Smith)
81. Demetrius A silversmith in Ephesus who made silver models for the Diana
Temple, he incited the mob against Paul (Lockyer). 82. Gaius A Macedonian,
Paul’s fellow-traveler, and his host at Corinth when he wrote his Epistle to the
Romans. He with his household were baptized by Paul. During a heathen outbreak
against Paul at Ephesus the mob seized Gaius and Aristarchus because they could
not find Paul, and rushed with them into the theatre (Easton). 83. Aristarchus
One of Paul?s travel companions. He had been imprisoned with him (Lockyer).
84. Artemis Was not a man. Sorry but I did not want to retype it all. 85.
Sopatar A fellow traveler with Paul in Berea. He is said to have Noble
background. 86. Secundas He accompanied Paul from Macedonia to Asia Minor. 87.
Tychius A christen in Asia Minor who traveled with Paul at times. 88. Trophimus
He was falsely accused of entering the gates to the temple with Paul, he was not
aloud in because he was a gentile. 89. Mnasan A Christian of Jerusalem with whom
Paul lodged . He was apparently a native of Cyprus, like Barnabas, and was well
known to the Christians of Caesarea. He was an "old disciple" he had
become a Christian in the beginning of the formation of the Church in Jerusalem
(Lockyer). 90.Claudius Lysias He was a Greek who, having obtained by purchase
the privilege of Roman citizenship, took the name of Claudius (Smith). 91.
Ananias The high priest before whom Paul was brought in the procuratorship of
Felix. He was so enraged at Paul’s noble declaration, "I have lived in all
good conscience before God until this day," that he commanded one of his
attendants to smite him on the mouth. Smarting under this unprovoked insult,
Paul quickly replied, "God shall smite thee, thou whited wall." Being
reminded that Ananias was the high priest, to whose office all respect was to be
paid, he answered, "I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest"
(Acts 23:5). This expression has occasioned some difficulty, as it is scarcely
probable that Paul should have been ignorant of so public a fact. The expression
may mean (a) that Paul had at the moment overlooked the honour due to the high
priest; or (b), as others think, that Paul spoke ironically, as if he had said,
"The high priest breaking the law! God’s high priest a tyrant and a
lawbreaker! I see a man in white robes, and have heard his voice, but surely it
cannot, it ought not to be, the voice of the high priest." (c) Others think
that from defect of sight Paul could not observe that the speaker was the high
priest. In all this, however, it may be explained, Paul, with all his
excellency, comes short of the example of his divine Master, who, when he was
reviled, reviled not again (Easton). 92. Felix The Roman governor of Palestine
who succeeded Pilate in that position (Caesarea was the Roman capitol of Judea).
He was married to Drusilla, the daughter of Herod Agrippa I. Josephus records
that he had taken Drusilla from another man and was living in adultery. Tacitus,
a historian of the day, recorded that Felix exercised his authority with every
kind of cruelty and lust. Paul was sent as a prisoner from Claudius Lysias to
Felix. Jews of Jerusalem went to Felix to present their case against Paul.
Tertullus was brought forth as an attorney against Paul. Paul was accused of
being a troublemaker with three charges. He was accused of exciting the Jews to
insurrection. He was accused of being a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
He was accused of attempting to profane the temple. Paul answered each charge.
He had only come to Jerusalem 12 days earlier and had been in prison for 5 days.
That was hardly enough time to start an insurrection. He confessed to be
following Jesus the Nazarene and claimed to believe in the law and the prophets,
to hoping for a resurrection, and to living a conscientious life. He stated that
he was obeying the law when found in the temple, not profaning it. Those
witnesses who found him in the temple had not been called to testify. Felix kept
Paul in prison but allowed him visitors. Paul had the opportunity to preach to
Felix and Drusilla. He reasoned with them of righteousness, temperance, and the
judgment to come. Felix trembled at Paul’s preaching but chose to wait for a
convenient season. Felix hoped to receive money in order to release Paul.
Secular history records that Felix was removed from office after accusations of
the mishandling of his position (Henneke). 93. Tertullus A modification of
"Tertius;" a Roman advocate, whom the Jews employed to state their
case against Paul in the presence of Felix. The charges he adduced against the
apostle were, "First, that he created disturbances among the Romans
throughout the empire, an offence against the Roman government (crimen
majestatis). Secondly, that he was a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes;
disturbed the Jews in the exercise of their religion, guaranteed by the state;
introduced new gods, a thing prohibited by the Romans. And thirdly, that he
attempted to profane the temple, a crime which the Jews were permitted to
punish." (Lockyer) 94. Porcius Festus He succeeded Felix as governor of
Palestine. The Jews renewed their case against Paul with the new governor. The
Jews brought charges against Paul which they could not prove. Paul pleaded his
innocence to their charges. Paul should have been released since he was not
proven guilty of any crime. However, Festus wanted to please the Jews, and he
asked if Paul would be willing to be tried in Jerusalem. Paul knew he stood a
better chance of justice before Caesar than before the Sanhedrein, so he
appealed to Caesar. Under Roman law, when a citizen appealed to Caesar, all
proceedings stopped, and he and his accusers were sent to Rome. Festus discussed
Paul’s case with King Agrippa (Henneke). 95. Caesar The emperor of the Roman
territory. 96. King Agrippa This was Herod Agrippa II. He was the son of Herod
Agrippa I who killed the apostle James. He was the nephew of Herod Antipas who
killed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus during His trial. He was the great
grandson of Herod the Great who killed the children of Bethlehem after Jesus was
born. Josephus recorded that Caesar had entrusted Agrippa with the oversight of
religious affairs in Jerusalem since he knew the Jewish religion very well. He
was about 31 years old when he heard Paul’s case. Festus wanted Agrippa to help
him with a letter to Caesar stating why Paul was being sent, so Agrippa wanted
to hear Paul’s case. Paul spoke before Agrippa, Bernice, Festus, and other
important people. Paul spent his youth as a strict Pharisee. At that time he was
convinced he should do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. He
imprisoned Christians and even consented to their death. He said the appearance
of Jesus to him on the road to Damascus is what changed his life. Paul did not
disobey Jesus’ instructions but began preaching that people should repent and
turn to God. He said he was arrested for teaching what Moses and the prophets
had taught, that Jesus would suffer and be raised to give light to all. Festus
thought Paul was mad when he spoke of the resurrection, but Paul said he was
speaking the truth. Agrippa said that with a little persuasion, Paul might have
made him a Christian. Paul desired that all would become Christians. Festus and
Agrippa agreed that Paul had done nothing worthy of death (Henneke). 97. Julius,
centurion The centurion of "Augustus’ band," to whose charge St. Paul
was delivered when he was sent prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. 98. Publicus The
Lead man on the island Malta where Paul had shipwrecked.
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