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Acts 19:22

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"But he himself tarried awhile in Asia." Most of all does he pass his time in Asia; and with reason: there, namely, was the tyranny, of the philosophers. Afterwards also he came and discoursed to them again.

Homily on Acts 42 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

He sent disciples to Macedonia to announce that he would come, and to instill in the Macedonians a stronger desire to see him. As for the fact that he himself remained for a time in Asia, this was necessary because in Asia there was a tyranny of philosophers.

Commentary on Acts ↗

Western Saints

Bede

Sending two of his ministers to Macedonia, etc. He sent disciples ahead to prepare alms, which he was to bring to Jerusalem, so that collections would not be made when he came himself.

Commentary on Acts ↗