Acts 1:8,Acts 1:9

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power ... - Literally, as it is translated in the margin, “Ye shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon you.” This was said to them to console them. Though they could not know the times which God reserved in his own appointment, yet they should receive the promised Guide and Comforter. The word “power” here refers to the help or aid which the Holy Spirit would grant; the power of speaking with new tongues; of preaching the gospel with great effect; of enduring... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 1:6-8

Acts 1:6-8. When they, therefore, were come together That is, after he had led them out of the town to the mount of Olives, and was come to that part of the mountain which was above Bethany, (see Luke 24:50,) being full of expectation, that he had brought them thither with a view to some remarkable transaction; they asked him, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Wilt thou now break the Roman yoke from off our necks, and immediately erect the kingdom of the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 1:1-11

1:1-2:47 BIRTH OF THE CHURCHThe task ahead (1:1-11)Theophilus, to whom the book is addressed, was apparently a person of influence to whom Luke wished to give a reliable account of the origins and development of Christianity. In his Gospel, Luke had told Theophilus of what Jesus began to do through his life, death and resurrection (1:1-2; cf. Luke 1:1-4). Luke now goes on to tell Theophilus what Jesus continued to do through his followers.On the occasions when Jesus appeared to his apostles... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 1:8

power. Greek dunamis. App-172 . the Holy Ghost = the Holy Spirit (with art.) App-101 . Compare Luke 24:49 . upon. App-104 . witnesses. See note on John 1:7 . unto Me. Texts read, "of Me", or "My" witnesses. Compare Isaiah 43:10 , Isaiah 43:12 ; Isaiah 44:8 . unto = as far as. Greek. heos. earth. App-129 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.This promise, addressed directly to the apostles, has been grossly misinterpreted. For example, Bruner said:To be baptized in the Spirit is to become Christ's. The baptism of the Holy Spirit joins men to Christ so that they become Christians ... This promise is inclusive and not selective, which is another way of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 1:6-8

Acts 1:6-8. Lord, wilt thou at this time, &c.— The disciples seem to have expected, that, when the Spirit was in so extraordinary a manner poured out, and the world, according to Christ's prediction (John 16:8.) convinced of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, the whole nation of the Jews would own him for the Messiah, and so not only throw off its subjection to the Romans, but itself rise tovery extensive and perhaps universal dominion. The word αποκαθιστανεις, rendered wilt thou... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 1:8

8. receive power—See :-. and ye shall be witnesses unto me . . . in Jerusalem . . . in all Judea . . . and unto the uttermost part of the earth—This order of apostolic preaching and success supplies the proper key to the plan of the Acts, which relates first the progress of the Gospel "in Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria" (the first through ninth chapters), and then "unto the uttermost part of the earth" (the tenth through twenty-eighth chapters). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 1:1-47

A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:47In his account of the founding of the Christian church Luke gave background information that ties Jesus’ giving of the Great Commission to the day of Pentecost. He showed how Jesus enabled His disciples to obey His command to evangelize the nations. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 1:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 1:6-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 1:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 1:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 1:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 1:6-8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 1:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 1:1-47

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