Acts 2:33 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:29-36

The first argument for the Resurrection. The apostles distinctly witnessed to the facts of the Resurrection, as having come within their own personal knowledge. But they also argued from Scripture, that the Lord's resurrection was the natural and necessary completion of Messiah's earthly mission. In the above passage is given the first specimen of such argumentation; and it should be carefully noted that it is fitted to Eastern rather than to Western modes of thought. The late Dr. Robert... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

Being therefore for therefore being, A.V. ; poured for shed, A.V. ; see for now see, A.V. By the right hand , etc. Some render it," Being exalted to the right hand," etc.; or, "Being at the right hand of God exalted." It is very questionable whether the Greek will bear the first rendering; and it would have been more natural to express the second by εἰς τὴν δεξιάν . It is best, therefore, to take it as the A.V. and the R.V. do. Tile phrase is equivalent to that in Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

Royal bounty. "Being therefore," etc. I. RECEIVED OF THE FATHER . The throne of Christ is the right hand of the Father. " Righteousness and peace have kissed each other." The obedience of Christ rewarded. The highest manifestation of the Divine in the Man Christ Jesus. The only true view of infinite power is that which sees it on Christ's throne as the source of the Spirit of life. Man's power destroys, God's power creates and saves. The thrones of this world fall, because... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

The explanation of the signs of Pentecost. Recall what those sensible signs had been. We may not think that the sound of the wind was still heard, and it seems hardly likely that the tongues of flame continued to rest on the heads of the disciples. But the ability to speak in foreign languages was the sign that chiefly arrested the people's attention, and this may have continued throughout the day. Some of the audience had, no doubt, also seen the "tongues of flame." St. Peter here... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:33

Therefore, being by the right hand - The right hand among the Hebrews was often used to denote “power”; and the expression here means, not that he was exalted to the right hand of God. but by his power. He was raised from the dead by his power, and borne to heaven, triumphant over all his enemies. The use of the word “right hand” to denote “power” is common in the Scriptures: Job 40:14, “Thine own right hand can save thee”; Psalms 17:7, “Thou savest by thy right hand them that trust in thee”;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:32-36

Acts 2:32-36. This Jesus Whom we assert to be the true Messiah; hath God raised up According to the tenor of his promise; whereof Of which resurrection; we all are witnesses On our personal and certain knowledge; having seen him with our eyes, and examined into the truth of the matter with all possible care. Therefore, being by the right hand of God That is, by God’s almighty power, exalted from the grave to heaven; or, as some read the clause, Being exalted to the right hand 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 2:33

being . . . exalted. Greek. hupsoo. See note on John 12:32 . of = from beside. Greek. para . App-104 . promise. See note on Acts 1:4 . the Holy Ghost = the Holy Spirit. App-101 . shed forth. Same as "pour out" in verses: Acts 17:18 . now. Omit. see. Greek. blepo. App-133 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 2:33

Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath poured forth this which ye see and hear.By the right hand of God ... Christ had indeed appeared alive after his death and burial, and the apostles had seen him ascend into heaven. As so often affirmed in Scripture, Jesus was exalted at the right hand of the Majesty on High, and that exaltation was the fulfillment of God's oath that a descendant of David would sit upon his... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 2:33

Acts 2:33. He hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.— It is said, Joh 7:39 that the Holy Ghost was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. See the note on that verse. The Spirit, in his extraordinary and superabundant influences, was reserved as the great donative after Christ's triumph over principalities and powers. When he was ascended up on high, he sent down the greatest gift that ever was bestowed upon mankind, except himself. By this Christ discovered the greatness... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:29-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:32-36

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 2:14-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 2:33

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 2:33

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 2:33

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