16:1 - Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
Tertullian On Modesty
Even if, for certain, the apostle had granted pardon of fornication to that Corinthian, it would be another instance of his once for all contravening his own practice to meet the requirement of the time. He circumcised Timotheus alone, and yet did away with circumcision.[211]
16:3 - Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
He therefore made some concession, as was necessary, for a time; and this was the reason why he had Timothy circumcised,[98]Tertullian On Monogamy
(conversion to) the faith, he would have done (it), just as (he did) the other (actions) which he did adversely to the (strict) letter of his own rule, to suit the circumstances. of the times: circumcising Timotheus[97]Origen Commentary on John Book X
or when he circumcises Timothy,[19]
16:4 - And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees in order to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
The Teaching of the Apostles
For they, who had received from our Lord power and authority, had no need that laws should be appointed for them by others. For Paul also, and Timothy,[45]
16:8 - And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
For he says that when Barnabas, and John who was called Mark, had parted company from Paul, and sailed to Cyprus, "we came to Troas; "[232]
16:13 - And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was known to be made; and we sat down, and spoke unto the women which resorted thither.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
" And then he carefully indicates all the rest of their journey as far as Philippi, and how they delivered their first address: "for, sitting down," he says, "we spake unto the women who had assembled; "[233]
16:16 - And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I
It appears probable enough that this man possesses a demon as his familiar spirit, by means of whom he seems able to prophesy,[163]Tertullian De Spectaculis
accordingly, when the unclean creature was upbraided with having dared to attack a believer, he firmly replied,[24]Cyprian Epistle LXXV
And this also is done in the present day, in that the devil is scourged, and burned, and tortured by exorcists, by the human voice, and by divine power;[35]
16:25 - And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II
For there is no use of a sleeping man, as there is not of a dead man. Wherefore we ought often to rise by night and bless God.[180]Tertullian On Prayer
(from praying) in public? In every place, he means, which opportunity or even necessity, may have rendered suitable: for that which was done by the apostles[162]Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
Of this same thing in the Acts of the Apostles: "But about the middle of the night Paul and Silas prayed and gave thanks to God, and the prisoners heard them."[468]
16:37 - But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privately? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.
Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV
What can I here deplore in so great a crime? or in what words can I lament such great wickedness? For we are not relating the crucifixion of Gavius,[248]