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Acts 16:22

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them." O the irrational conduct! They did not examine, did not allow them to speak. And yet, such a miracle having taken place, ye ought to have worshipped them, ought to have held them as saviors and benefactors. For if money was what ye wished, why, having found so great wealth, did ye not run to it? This makes you more famous, the having power to cast out demons than the obeying them. …

Homily on Acts 35 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

To perform miracles and to teach was the work of Paul, while Silas also took part with him in dangers. Take note that even the demons know that the crucified Jesus is the Most High God, and that Paul is His servant, which he himself affirmed, saying: "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ" (Rom. 1:1).

Commentary on Acts ↗