Bible Commentary

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 2. they that were of the circumcision ] This must have been the whole Church, at the time when the event occurred, for there were no Christians as yet except Jews and proselytes, but St Luke’s narrative was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:2”

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. Act 11:1-18. The Judo-Christians blame Peter. He makes his defence at Jerusalem 1. the apostles and brethren heard ] The news reached them before the return of St Peter to Jerusalem. that the Gentiles had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 11:1”

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. 48. And he commanded them to be baptized ] Peter seems to have refrained from baptizing converts, and we know that St Paul did so, and the latter indicates a reason which may have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:48”

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 47. Can any man forbid water, &c.] Though the gift of the Spirit has been made so apparent, yet St Peter does not omit the outward sign which Christ had ordained (Mat 28:19) for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:47”

For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 46. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God ] The same kind of manifestation of God’s gifts was here made as in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. See Act 2:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:46”

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 44 48. The Holy Ghost is sent upon Cornelius and his friends, and they are baptized 45. they of the circumcision ] The six Jewish … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:45”

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. The Holy Ghost fell … – Endowing them with the power of speaking with other tongues, Act 10:46. Of this the apostle Peter makes much in his argument in Act 11:17. By this, God showed that the Gentiles … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:44”

To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 43. To him give all the prophets witness ] Cp. Isa 49:6, “I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:43”

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead. 42. And he commanded us to preach unto the people ] This was among the commandments alluded to Act 1:2. Compare the charge given by Christ, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:42”

Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, [even] to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 41. not to all the people ] For they, having rejected Moses and the prophets, who foretold Christ’s coming, and the nature of His Kingdom, were not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:41”