Bible Commentary

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 40. And with many other words did he testify, &c.] Hence we learn that there is no attempt made by the writer of the Acts to produce more than the substance and character of what was here said. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:40”

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. 39. the promise is unto you, and to your children ] Just as “to Abraham and his seed were the promises made” (Gal 3:16), so is it to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:39”

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 38. Repent ] This was in accordance with the directions of Jesus before His ascension (Luk 24:47), “that repentance and remission … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:38”

Now when they heard [this,] they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do? 37 40. Effect of St Peter’s Sermon 37. pricked in their heart ] stung with remorse at the enormity of the wickedness which had been committed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:37”

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 36. let all the house of Israel know ] Of course such an appeal can only be made to Israel, for they only had known the prophecies, and received the promises. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:36”

Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 35. until 1 make thy foes thy footstool ] To put the foot on the neck of an enemy is an expression for complete victory. This was an Oriental custom (cp. Jos 10:24). Christ’s enemies are to become His footstool, but His power shall not end then. When … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:35”

For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 34. For David is not ascended ] Better ascended not. He went down to the grave, and “slept with his fathers.” but he saith himself ] in Psa 110:1. Speaking as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:34”

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 33. Therefore being by [or at ] the right hand of God exalted ] i.e. into heaven. For not only are the Apostles … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:33”

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 32. This Jesus hath God raised up ] (i.e. from the dead). The verb here, and the noun translated resurrection in the previous verse, are parts of the same word, and make the statement very forcible in the Greek. David spake of a resurrection, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:32”

He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 31. spake of the resurrection of Christ ] Better, of the resurrection of the Christ, i.e. the Messiah, the anointed of Jehovah. that his soul was not left in hell, &c.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:31”