Easter · Sixth Sunday of Easter · Year C
Acts 16:9-15
Lydia's Conversion
May 21, 2028
Overview & Insights
"The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul." (Acts 16:14)
In a night vision a man from Macedonia begs Paul for help, so Paul's company sails for Philippi. On the sabbath they find a group of women praying by the river, and Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth who worships God, has her heart opened by the Lord, is baptized with her household, and urges Paul's company to stay in her home.
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Commentary
Commentary on Acts 16:9-15 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary reading of Lydia's business acumen and hospitality toward the traveling missionaries.
Acts 16:9-15 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary reflecting on who the church is reluctant to approach today, as with Lydia.
Acts 16 Commentary: Paul's Vision of the Macedonian Man Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical verse by verse study of the call to Macedonia and Lydia's conversion by the river.
Acts 16 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep inductive digest on the Spirit's guidance to Philippi and the opening of Lydia's heart.
Acts 16:9 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the vision of the man of Macedonia and the crossing into Europe.
Background & Word Study
Acts 16:9 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the vision, the place of prayer, and Lydia's opened heart.
Book of Acts Overview, Chapters 13-28 BibleProject
Animated overview video placing this passage within its book's structure.
Acts - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background course on the authorship, purpose, and structure of Acts (background only).
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