Bible Commentary

Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 3. asked an alms ] Alms is singular number, and was in early times spelt almesse, which is derived from the Greek , which in German becomes Almosen = a gift of charity. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:3”

And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 2. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb ] There is the verb expressed in the original, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:2”

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, [being] the ninth [hour.] Act 3:1-10. Healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple 1. Now Peter and John went up together ] The word together has been transferred to the previous verse. See the last … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 3:1”

Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. 47. praising God ] because their hearts were full of thankfulness for the knowledge of Jesus as His Christ. having favour with all the people ] As it was said of Christ, “the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:47”

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple ] The Greek is more emphatic. Render, And day by day attending continually with one accord, &c. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:46”

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all [men,] as every man had need. 45. And sold their possessions, &c.] For the money which resulted from such sales would be the most convenient form in which their bounty could be bestowed on those who needed it. as every man had need ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:45”

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 44. were together, and had all things common ] With the words of the angels still in their ears (Act 1:11), “This same Jesus shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven,” the disciples were no doubt full … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:44”

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 43. And fear came upon every soul ] The mockers were silenced by what they saw and heard, and were deterred from further opposition even though they did not listen to the call to repentance. wonders and signs ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:43”

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 42. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine ] i.e. They allowed nothing to interfere with the further teaching which the Apostles no doubt gave to the newly baptized. The converts would naturally seek to hear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:42”

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. 41 47. The first Converts and their behaviour 41. Then they that gladly received his word ] The oldest MSS. Omit gladly. The latter clause of the verse is more literally, And there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:41”