Acts 2:16-17 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-21

Prophecies of the times of the Spirit. Some reference may be made to the Prophet Joel, the time when he wrote, and the first reference of his prophecy. The principles on which we discover Messianic allusions in the Old Testament books may be detailed and illustrated. Especially the two following principles:— 1. Any reference which cannot fairly be fitted to or exhausted by any passage of history, or the history of any individual, may be referred to Messianic times, or to the Messiah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The homily. The first preached sermon was a great event in the history of the Church. When we recollect the enormous influence that preaching has had amongst mankind—the preaching of Peter and John, the preaching of St. Paul, the preaching of the Augustines, Chrysostoms, Basils of the Church; the preaching of the great monks, St. Bernard, St. Francis, Peter the Hermit, and the preaching friars; the preaching of the Reformers, Wycliffe, Luther, Tyndale, Latimer; the preaching of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

Truths from Peter's sermon. A more glorious opportunity than that now presented no man could desire. Peter was the last man in the world likely to let it go unused. He instantly and, no doubt, eagerly appropriated it. In an animated and forcible address he repelled the idea that the apostles were acting under lower excitements, and showed that a new era had dawned upon the race, of which they should hasten to avail themselves. We gather from his words— I. THAT THE SOURCE OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Spirit speaking through the voice of an apostle. Notice— I. The SIMPLICITY AND DIRECTNESS of the sermon; beginning with the facts of the present, going back to the facts of the past, and ending in the solemn appeal to enter the kingdom of Christ. II. The SCRIPTURAL AUTHORITY on which it rests. The ancient promise of Messiah; the glory of the latter days; the prophetic psalms;—thus showing that the unbelief of those who despised that day of grace was inexcusable. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:17

Be for come to pass, A.V.; pour forth for pour out, A.V. In the last days. This does not agree with either the Hebrew or the LXX . in the existing texts, where we read merely afterwards . This follows the Hebrew and the Codex Alexandrinus. The Vatican Codex has, They will show or give ( δώσωσι ) . In the heavens above … on the earth beneath. Above and beneath are not in the Hebrew or the LXX . With these exceptions, the text of the LXX . is followed. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:16

This is that - This is the fulfillment of that, or this was predicted. This was the second part of Peter’s argument, to show that this was in accordance with the predictions in their own Scriptures.By the prophet Joel - Joel 2:28-32. This is not quoted literally, either from the Hebrew or the Septuagint. The substance, however, is preserved. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:17

It shall come to pass - It shall happen, or shall occur.In the last days - Hebrew, Chaldee, Syriac, and Arabic, after these things, or afterward. The expression the last days, however, occurs frequently in the Old Testament: Genesis 49:1, Jacob called his sons, that he might tell them what should happen to them in the last days, that is, in future times - Heb. in after times; Micah 4:1, “In the last days (Hebrew: in later times) the mountain of the Lord’s house,” etc.; Isaiah 2:2, “in the last... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:16-21

Acts 2:16-21. But this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel But there is another and better way of accounting for what you see and hear. It is the accomplishment of a remarkable prophecy, in its primary and literal sense intended of these times, and this event. Of this whole paragraph see the notes on Joel 2:28-32, where it is explained at large. It shall come to pass in the last days So the times of the Messiah are frequently called, the gospel being the last dispensation of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 2:14-42

Peter’s preaching (2:14-42)Seeing the people’s interest, Peter addressed them, this time speaking in his normal language. His address shows some features of the early apostolic preaching. First he quoted from the Old Testament, to show that the Pentecost events fulfilled what the prophets foretold. To Peter the important point of the prophecy was that God poured out his Spirit on everyone - not everyone whether believers or not, but everyone within the community of God’s people, whether male or... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 2:16

this is that, &. c. Quoted from Joel 2:28-31 . See App-183 . by = through. App-104 .Acts 2:1 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:16-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 2:14-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 2:16

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