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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1

Acts 4:4 Peter's second sermon and its results—one evening's good work. The history contained in the Acts of the Apostles continues to be a record of Peter's lead. This great honor is bestowed on the active, earnest, impetuous disciple of the days of Jesus' flesh. And it must be accepted as a certain proof that his repentance had been deep and sincere. The name of his loving companion and old brother disciple John is now introduced. But nothing that he may have either said or done is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1

Habits of public prayer. The Lord Jesus set the example of regular attendance on the synagogue services; and both he and his apostles seem to have daily attended at the temple at the appointed "hours of prayer," when they were resident in the "holy city." Some illustrations may be given of the prayer-habits of both Jews and Mohammedans; and the value, but also peril, of customs of public prayer may be pointed out. "We read in Scripture of three specified hours of prayer, in accordance... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1-10

Helplessness and healing. In this interesting incident we have an illustration of the urgent spiritual necessities of our race, and of the sufficiency of the gospel to meet them. We have— I. A GREAT AND SAD CONTRAST . They brought daily to the Beautiful gate of the temple a lame beggar, who asked alms of all that entered ( Acts 3:2 , Acts 3:3 ). What a striking contrast is here!—the large, strong, handsome gate, wrought by the most skilful workmen, intended to add beauty... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1-10

The healing of the lame man. I. THE ANTECEDENTS OF THE CURE . Peter and John were going up in company to the temple at the evening hour of prayer. Here we see: 1. The fellowship of different orders of minds in Christ. None more diverse in character and temperament than the impulsive Peter and the contemplative John. 2. Prayer one of the bonds of this fellowship, as expressed in the beautiful hymn, " How blest the tie that binds!" 3. An example of the profit of set... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1-10

The apostles workers of miracles. General introduction. The witnessing vocation of apostles required miracles—as signs of the kingdom of Christ; as attestations of apostolic authority; as appeals to the world, and to the Jewish people especially, to accept the new doctrine; as corresponding in some measure to the miracles of our Lord, and so perpetuating the blessing of his ministry which he himself promised in his last discourses, "Another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever" (... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1-11

The unexpected gift. In one of those rapturous passages in which St. Paul tries to make human language express adequate thoughts of God, he speaks of God as "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think" ( Ephesians 3:20 ). In saying so he does but mark, in one aspect, the distance between the finite and the infinite, and show how far the bounty of the infinite Giver outruns the desires of those who receive his gifts. The whole revelation of God's dealings with mankind... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:2

That was lame for lame, A.V.; door for gate, A.V. Door . If any distinction is intended between the θύρα here and the πύλη of Acts 3:10 (which is not certain, as θύρα is often used for a gate ) , we must understand θύρα of the double doors of the gate described by Josephus. Perhaps the lame man leant against one of the open doors. Which is called Beautiful . It is not certain what gate this was. In the 'Dictionary of the Bible' it is described as "the great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:2

The kinship between religion and charity. From the exegetical portion of the Commentary materials for the introduction may be obtained. Such introduction should treat of the suffering poor in the East, showing how necessarily dependent they were upon promiscuous charity. With their condition may be contrasted the care for the poor in all Christian lands, and the provision of hospitals and institutions for their relief. Some account may also be given of Herod's temple, and the position of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:3

To receive an alms for an alms, A.V. and T.R. The R.T. has ἐλεημοσύνην λαβεῖν . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 3:1

Peter and John went up ... - In Luke 24:53, it is said that the apostles were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. From Acts 2:46, it is clear that all the disciples were accustomed daily to resort to the temple for devotion. Whether they joined in the sacrifices of the temple-service is not said; but the thing is not improbable. This was the place and the manner in which they and their fathers had worshipped. They came slowly to the conclusion that they were to leave the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:1

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:2

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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 3:1

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