Bible Commentary

The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let [him] go. 13. hath glorified his Son Jesus ] The Greek is not but , and should … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:13”

And when Peter saw [it,] he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 12. when Peter saw it ] i.e. their wonder, as may be inferred … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:12”

And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering. 11 26. St Peter’s discourse to the crowd 11. And as the lame man which was healed held Peter, &c.] The oldest MSS. give And as he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:11”

And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. 10. and they knew that it was he, &c.] The same verb is rendered (Act 4:13) they took knowledge, and that sense … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:10”

And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 9. all the people saw him ] There was abundance of testimony to the reality of the cure, and that by many persons who had seen the cripple for years. This the Jewish authorities (Act 4:16) admit. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:9”

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 8. and he leaping up stood ] There is no hesitation in the man’s manner; he does not question the power, but obeys at once. entered with them into the temple ] He doubtless felt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:8”

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted [him] up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 7. his feet and ankle bones ] The words in the original are found nowhere else in the N. T. They are of a technical character, and their use, together with the other features … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:7”

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 6. Silver and gold have I none ] The Apostles, we may see from this, made no claim for themselves upon the contributions of the richer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:6”

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Verse 5. Expecting to receive something of them.] Because it was a constant custom for all who entered the temple to carry money with them to give to the treasury, or to the poor, or to both. It was on this ground that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:5”

And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 4. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him, &c.] And doubtless, like Paul at Lystra (Act 14:9), “perceiving that he had faith to be healed.” For the man’s first act after his cure “he entered into the temple” ( Act 3:8) may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:4”