Acts 2:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:22

The Divine humanity. "Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God." I. THE CLAIM . 1. Viewed in the light of human work. A man, to teach, to atone, to lead, as never man did. Compare the human supply of such wants with that provided by God in Christ. 2. Viewed in the light of Scripture promises. The line of prediction from the protevangel to the promise of the "Sun of Righteousness with healing in his wings." II. THE PROOF OF THE CLAIM . 1. The superhuman... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:22-28

The first facts of gospel preaching. From the very first the gospel preaching was made to rest on an historical basis. Apostles fearlessly appealed to certain known facts , which could not be gainsaid. It has been left to these later times to find myth and legend, when the contemporaries of the apostles dare not dispute the literal and truthful character of their statements. The interest of Peter's sermon—the first gospel sermon—lies mainly in its indicating what were early... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:22-36

The connection of the Christian events. All history has an inner logic and meaning, contained in the person and the love of God. The secret links of events may be in part traced by us. I. THE LIFE OF JESUS . 1. His simple and homely humanity. "Jesus of Nazareth," a name of scorn to many, of unpretentious lowliness to all. 2. His gracious, divinely attested career. Though poor and despised of men, the favor of God was upon him. And the proof was in the energy which... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:22

Acts 2:22. Ye men of Israel, hear these words Let me charge it upon you, as a most important duty, to pay attention to these remarkable words of the prophet, which I have now repeated in your hearing; and a part of which is this day evidently fulfilled, and the rest shall be fulfilled in their season. Jesus of Nazareth So I call him, because he was generally known among you by that name, though he was not born there, nor, properly speaking, was a Nazarene; a man approved of God among you... 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 2:22

Ye men, &c. Compare Acts 2:14 . words. App-121 . Jesus. App-98 . of Nazareth = the Nazarene. This title occurs seven times in Acts. Man. App-123 . approved = set forth, or commended. Greek. apodeiknumi. Only here, Acts 25:7 . 1Co 4:9 . 2 Thessalonians 2:4 . among = unto. App-104 . miracles = powers. App-176 . also. Omit. know. App-132 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 2:22

Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know.It is significant, as McGarvey taught, that: "By the three terms, works ... wonders ... signs, Peter does not mean three classes of actions; but he uses the three terms to describe the same phenomena."[32] All of Christ's deeds were "mighty works," for only the power of God in himself could have done... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 2:22

Acts 2:22. A man approved of God among you— "Recommended to you, αποδεδειγμενον εις υμας, pointed out to you, as the object of your highest admiration." Heylin reads it, Whose divine authority was evidenced by God to you, in the powerful effects and wonders, &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:22

22-28. a man approved of God—rather, "authenticated," "proved," or "demonstrated to be from God." by miracles . . . which God did by him—This is not a low view of our Lord's miracles, as has been alleged, nor inconsistent with :-, but is in strict accordance with His progress from humiliation to glory, and with His own words in :-. This view of Christ is here dwelt on to exhibit to the Jews the whole course of Jesus of Nazareth as the ordinance and doing of the God of Israel [ALFORD]. read more

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