Bible Commentary

For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled [them] in condemning [him.] 27. they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not ] Cp. the very similar language of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:27”

Men [and] brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. 26. Men and brethren ] Read “Brethren,” see Act 1:16, note. to you is the word of this salvation sent [forth] The oldest MSS. read “to us, &c.,” and this is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:26”

And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not [he.] But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of [his] feet I am not worthy to loose. 25. Whom think ye that I am? ] The oldest MSS. give “ What think ye that I am?” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:25”

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 24. the baptism of repentance ] Cp. Mar 1:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges When John had first preached … – After John had preached and prepared the way, Mat. 3: Fuente: Albert Barnes’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:24”

Of this man’s seed hath God according to [his] promise raised unto Israel a Savior, Jesus: 23. Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus ] The word “his” has no place in the Greek text, and the oldest MSS. for “raised” read “brought.” The promise alluded … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:23”

And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. 22. I have found David, &c.] This sentence is a combination … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:22”

And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. 21. Saul , a man of the tribe of Benjamin ] And to the speaker himself the same words applied. The forty years duration of Saul’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:21”

And after that he gave [unto them] judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. He gave unto them judges – Men who were raised up in an extraordinary manner to administer the affairs of the nation, to defend it from enemies, etc. See Jdg 2:16. About the space … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:20”

And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he divided their land to them by lot. 19. seven nations ] They are enumerated (Deu 7:1) before the people went over the Jordan, viz. the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. In the latter … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:19”

And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. 18. suffered he their manners in the wilderness ] This expression has the highest MSS. support. Yet the change of one letter in the Greek verb (reading for ) introduces a sense so much more beautiful, and at the same time … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 13:18”