The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:31
Foreseeing this for seeing this before, A.V. ; neither was he left in Hades for his soul was not left in hell, A.V. and T.R. ; nor did his flesh for neither his flesh did, A.V. read more
Acts 2:22-32 Nlt,niv,esv
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:32
Did God raise up for hath God raised up , A.V. Are witnesses (see Acts 1:22 , note). read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:22
Ye men of Israel - Descendants of Israel or Jacob, that is, Jews. Peter proceeds now to the third part of his argument, to show that Jesus Christ had been raised up; that the scene which had occurred was in accordance with his promise, was proof of his resurrection, and of his exaltation to be the Messiah; and that, therefore, they should repent for their great sin in having put their own Messiah to death.A man approved of God - A man who was shown or demonstrated to have the approbation of... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:23
Him, being delivered - ἔκδοτον ekdoton. This word, delivered, is used commonly of those who are surrendered or delivered into the hands of enemies or adversaries. It means that Jesus was surrendered, or given up to his enemies by those who should have been his protectors. Thus, he was delivered to the chief priests, Mark 10:33. Pilate released Barabbas, and delivered Jesus to their will, Mark 15:15; Luke 23:25. He was delivered unto the Gentiles, Luke 18:32; the chief priests delivered him to... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:24
Whom God hath raised up - This was the main point, in this part of his argument, which Peter wished to establish. He could not but admit that the Messiah had been in an ignominious manner put to death. But he now shows them that God had also raised him up; had thus given his attestation to his doctrine; and had sent down his Spirit according to the promise which the Lord Jesus made before his death.Having loosed the pains of death - The word “loosed,” λύσας lusas, is opposed to bind, and is... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:25
For Daniel speaketh ... - This doctrine that the Messiah must rise from the dead Peter proceeds to prove by a quotation from the Old Testament. This passage is taken from Psalms 16:8-11. It is made from the Greek version of the Septuagint, with only one slight and unimportant change. Nor is there any material change, as will be seen, from the Hebrew. In what sense this Psalm can be applied to Christ will be seen after we have examined the expressions which Peter alleges.I foresaw the Lord -... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:26
Therefore - Peter ascribes these expressions to the Messiah. The reason why he would exult or rejoice was, that he would be preserved amidst the sorrows that were coming on him, and could look forward to the triumph that awaited him. Thus, Paul says Hebrews 12:2 that “Jesus ...“for the joy that was set before him,” endured the cross, despising the shame,” etc. Throughout the New Testament, the shame and sorrow of his sufferings were regarded as connected with his glory and his triumph, Luke... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:27
Thou wilt not leave my soul - The word “soul,” with us, means “the thinking, the immortal part of man,” and is applied to it whether existing in connection with the body or separate from it. The Hebrew word translated “soul” here, נפשׁ nephesh, however, may mean “spirit, mind, life,” and may denote here nothing more than “me” or “myself.” It means, properly, “breath”; then “life,” or “the vital principle, a living being”; then “the soul, the spirit, the thinking part.” Instances where it is put... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:28
Thou hast made known ... - The Hebrew is, “Thou wilt make known to me,” etc. In relation to the Messiah, it means, Thou wilt restore me to life.The ways of life - This properly means the path to life; as we say, the road to preferment or honor; the path to happiness; the highway to ruin, etc. See Proverbs 7:26-27. It means, thou wilt make known to me life itself, that is, thou wilt restore me to life. The expressions in the Psalm are capable of this interpretation without doing any violence to... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:30
Being therefore for therefore being, A.V.; that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon for that of the fruit of his loins according to the flesh he would raise up Christ to sit on, A.V. and T.R. Had sworn , etc. The first record of God's promise to David is in 2 Samuel 7:11-16 : "The Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house. And … I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and will establish his kingdom …. Thy throne shall be established... read more