Bible Commentary

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 3. by him ] Rather, through Him. The universe was created by the Father through the agency of the Son. Comp. 1Co 8:6; Col 1:16 (where see Lightfoot’s note); Rom 11:36; Heb 11:10. That no inferiority is necessarily … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:3”

The same was in the beginning with God. 2. The same ] More literally, He or This (Word), with emphasis (comp. Joh 7:18). This verse takes up the first two clauses and combines them. Such recapitulations are characteristic of S. John. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The same – The Word, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:2”

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. 53. continually in the temple ] This expression is one of the links between the Gospel and the Acts (see Act 2:46; Act 3:1, &c.). praising and blessing God ] Act 2:46; Act 5:42. ‘Praise is the fruit of joy.’ A characteristic close in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:53”

And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 52. returned to Jerusalem ] For fuller details see Act 1:3-12 . with great joy ] as Jesus had promised (Joh 16:20; Joh 16:22 ). It is remarkable that they shewed great joy now that they were losing for ever the earthly presence of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:52”

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 51. he was parted front them ] “A cloud received Him out of their sight,” Act 1:9. The original however conveys a clearer impression. He stood apart from them (aorist) and was gradually borne into heaven. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:51”

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 50-53. The Ascension. 50. he led them out ] Not of course at the conclusion of the last scene, but at the end of the forty days, Act 1:3. as far as to Bethany ] Rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:50”

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 49. the promise of my Father ] both in the Prophecies of the Old Testament (Isa 44:3; Eze 36:26; Joe 2:28) and by His own mouth (Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:49”

And ye are witnesses of these things. 48. ye are witnesses ] Joh 15:27. How prominent in the minds of the Apostles was this ministry of witness may be seen from Act 1:8; Act 2:32; Act 3:15; Act 4:33; Act 5:30-32, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Are witnesses of these things … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:48”

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 47 . remission of sins ] See on Luk 1:77.“Your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake,” and 1Jn 2:12. among all nations ] See Gen 12:3, “all families of the earth.” Psa 22:27, “all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:47”

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 46. and thus it behoved Christ to suffer ] Read, thus it is written that the Christ should suffer, , B, C, D, L. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 24:46”