The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:8
Witnessing for Christ. "Ye shall be my witnesses." I. The world through its whole extent NEEDS SUCH A TESTIMONY . The facts which can be testified without the power of God's Spirit cannot speak the whole of the Father's mind concerning man. II. WITNESSING FOR CHRIST THE MISSION OF ALL CHRISTIANS . Apostles only first because nearest to Jesus himself; chosen by him, not because above others in merits. Witnessing must be as universal in the character and life as... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:8
When for after that, A.V.; my witnesses for witnesses unto me, A.V. and T.R.; Samaria for in Samaria , A.V. Ye shall receive power ( δύναμιν ); a word sped-ally used of the power of the Holy Spirit (see Acts 6:8 ). "Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit" ( Luke 4:14 ; see too Luke 24:49 ); "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power" ( Acts 10:38 ); "Through the power of the Holy Ghost" ( Romans 15:13 ); "The demonstration of the Spirit... read more