Bible Commentary

Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly; 40. him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly ( gave him to be made manifest)] The literal translation implies more than the A. V. Christ was not openly shewed, but by many proofs it was made clear to those who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:40”

And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 39. And we are witnesses of all things ] Because they had been with Jesus from the beginning of His ministerial life (Luk 24:48). whom they slew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:39”

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 38. how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth ] It seems better to take the name “Jesus of Nazareth” as in apposition with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:38”

That word, [I say,] ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 37. that word, I say, you know ] Better, “ye know the tidings.” The Greek rendered “word” here is not the same which is so translated in the previous verse. The former refers … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:37”

The word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all: ) 36. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ ( he is Lord of all)] The construction and meaning of this and the two following verses are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:36”

But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 35. is accepted with him ] i.e. is acceptable unto Him. God has no longer a chosen people, but calleth all men to repent, and will accept them. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But in every nation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:35”

Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 34 43. Speech of Peter to Cornelius and his friends 34. Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons ] i.e. I am now fully convinced, from what I have heard of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:34”

Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 33. to hear all things that are commanded thee of God ] The oldest authorities read “of the Lord.” In “hear” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:33”

Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of [one] Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 32. who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee ] These words are not in the oldest MSS., though they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:32”

And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Verse 31. Thy prayer is heard] See Clarke on Ac 10:4. Cornelius prayed, fasted, and gave alms. It was in this way he looked for salvation; not to purchase it: a thought of this kind does … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:31”