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Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Acts 2:22-36

Chapter 7 Prayer Almighty God, may Christ be born in our hearts today, the hope of glory. We bless thee for all things that call his name to our memory, and for all occasions that draw out our love towards him and his cross. He is the lamb slain from before the foundation of the world: before we sinned, he died. Herein is the fulness of God, and herein the eternity of his grace. Thou wast not surprised by sin, thou didst provide for the wound ere it was inflicted. The cross is older than our... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: (15) For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. (16) But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; (17) And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:22-36

22-36 From this gift of the Holy Ghost, Peter preaches unto them Jesus: and here is the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before. His death is considered as God's act; and of wonderful grace and wisdom. Thus Divine justice must be satisfied, God and man brought together again, and Christ himself glorified, according to an eternal counsel, which could not be altered. And as the people's act; in them it was an act of awful sin... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Acts 2:1-99

Acts 2 IF WE READ Leviticus 23.0 , we can see that just as the Passover was prophetic of the death of Christ, so Pentecost was prophetic of the coming of the Spirit, in whose power there is presented to God the “new meat offering” consisting of the two loaves of firstfruits an election from both Jew and Gentile, sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Just as that to which the Passover pointed was fulfilled on the Passover day, so that to which Pentecost pointed was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. On... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 2:25-28

The proof from David: v. 25. For David speaketh concerning Him, I foresaw the Lord always before My face, for He is on My right hand, that I should not be moved; v. 26. therefore did My heart rejoice, and My tongue was glad; moreover, also My flesh shall rest in hope; v. 27. because Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell, neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption. v. 28. Thou hast made known to Me the ways of life; Thou shalt make Me full of joy with Thy countenance. Peter... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 2:22-36

§ II.—Peter’s address, continued; he demonstrates that, although the Jews had crucified Jesus of Nazareth, he was, nevertheless, by virtue of his resurrection and exaltation (as a consequence of which he poured out the Holy Ghost,), in truth the Lord and the MessiahActs 2:22-3622Ye men of Israel [Israelitish men], hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles [mighty works] and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Acts 2:25-36

David’s Lord and Ours Acts 2:25-36 When one considers the vast result of this address, one wonders at its simplicity. It is almost entirely a string of apt quotations. But what may not the Word of God do, when it is wielded by the mighty Spirit! Our Lord might have chanted to Himself Acts 2:26-28 , when He descended, step by step, the dark staircase of death. God can never leave us in despair. At our lowest, He is nearest. There are ways up to life from the lowest deeps. David spake deeper... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:1-47

The first paragraph of this chapter records the first page of the history of the Church. It is seen as it began to form. The separated units of the disciples were fused into the new unity of the Church. Through this new unity God, by the Spirit, addressed Himself to the gathered multitudes. They gave expression to the wonderful works of God in sacred, ecstatic song. This produced an effect on the city which called forth the first recorded address in the power of Pentecost. It is arresting to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:14-36

Peter’s Reply (2:14-36). In his reply Peter reveals a combination of what he has learned through the ministry of Jesus, and what Jesus had made clear to His disciples over His resurrection appearances of which we have only been given a small amount of information. The sensible explanation for that lack is that Luke saw no need for giving further information because he knew that it was also to be included in Peter’s preaching. But we do know that in those appearances Jesus had drawn their... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:25-28

“For David says concerning him, I beheld the Lord always before my face. For he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved. Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope, because you will not leave my soul to Hades, nor will you give your Holy One to see corruption. You made known to me the ways of life. You will make me full of gladness with your countenance.” These words are based on Psalms 16:8-11 LXX being almost word for word apart from... read more

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