Acts 2:42-47 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:44

And, all that believed - Οἱ πιστευοντες , The believers, i.e. those who conscientiously credited the doctrine concerning the incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, and had, in consequence, received redemption in his blood. Were together - Επι το αυτο . "These words signify either, in one time, Acts 3:1 ; or in one place, Acts 2:1 ; or in one thing. The last of these three senses seems to be the most proper here; for it is not probable that the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:46

They, continuing daily with one accord in the temple - They were present at all the times of public worship, and joined together in prayers and praises to God; for it in not to be supposed that they continued to offer any of the sacrifices prescribed by the law. Breaking bread from house to house - This may signify, that select companies, who were contiguous to each other, frequently ate together at their respective lodgings on their return from public worship. But κατ ' οικον ,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:47

Praising God - As the fountain whence they had derived all their spiritual and temporal blessings; seeing him in all things, and magnifying the work of his mercy. Having favor with all the people - Every honest, upright Jew would naturally esteem these for the simplicity, purity, and charity of their lives. The scandal of the cross had not yet commenced; for, though they had put Jesus Christ to death, they had not get entered into a systematic opposition to the doctrines he taught. ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42

Verse 42 42.In their doctrine Luke doth not only commend in them the constancy of faith or of godliness, but he saith, also, that they did constantly give themselves to those exercises which serve to the confirmation of faith; to wit, that they studied continually to profit by hearing the apostles; that they gave themselves much to prayer; that they did use fellowship and breaking of bread very much. As touching prayer and doctrine the sense is plain. Communication or fellowship, and breaking... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:43

Verse 43 43.And there came. He signifieth unto us that the show and sight of the Church was such, that it made others afraid which did not consent unto [its] doctrine; and that was done for the preserving and furthering of the Church. When there ariseth any seen all men set themselves stoutly against the same; and as novelty is odious, the Jews would never have suffered the Church of Christ to stand one minute of an hour, (144) unless the Lord had restrained them with fear as with a bridle.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:44

Verse 44 44.And all Whereas I have translated it joined together, it is word for word in St Luke, Into the same, or into one, which may be expounded of the place; as if he should have said that they were wont to dwell together in one place. Notwithstanding, I had rather understand it of their consent (and agreement;) as he will say in the fourth chapter, “That they had one heart,” (Acts 4:32.) And so he goeth forward orderly, when, as he beginneth with their mind, he addeth afterward their... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:46

Verse 46 46.Continuing in the temple We must note that they did frequent the temple for this cause, because there was more opportunity and occasion offered there to further the gospel. Neither were they drawn with the holiness of the place, seeing they knew that the shadows of the law were ceased; neither meant they to draw others by their example to have the temple in any such reverence; (154) but because there was there great concourse of people, who having laid aside their private cares,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:47

Verse 47 47.Having favor. This is the fruit of an innocent life, to find favor even amongst strangers. And yet we need not to doubt of this, but that they were hated of many. But although he speak generally of the people, yet he meaneth that part alone which was sound, neither yet infected with any poison of hatred; he signifieth briefly, that the faithful did so behave themselves, that the people did full well like of them for their innocency of life. (160) The Lord added daily. He showeth in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:37-42

The day of spiritual wonders. I. WROUGHT IN THE HEART . Repentance. Anxious inquiry. Submission to Divine teaching. Separation from the old life. Depth of the work revealed in progressive steadfastness. II. The fruit of HUMAN AGENCY accompanied by Divine power. Preaching, the testimony of believers, the sight of wonders, the open gate of the Church. III. SEALED with the appointed sign of the Spirit. Baptism, both selective and consecrative in meaning. It was to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:37-47

Holy baptism. As the sermon preached by St. Peter on the day of Pentecost was the first sermon preached in the Church of God, so the baptism of which we have here an account was the first ministration of that sacrament. Our Lord's last command to his apostles was, "Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost", and now for the first time that command was carried out. A few points of special interest and importance are... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:44

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:46

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:47

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:43

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:44

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:46

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:47

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:37-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:37-47

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