Acts 1:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

We are here told, I. Whence Christ ascended?from the mount of Olives (Acts 1:12), from that part of it where the town of Bethany stood, Luke 24:50. There he began his sufferings (Luke 22:39), and therefore there he rolled away the reproach of them by his glorious ascension, and thus showed that his passion and his ascension had the same reference and tendency. Thus would he enter upon his kingdom in the sight of Jerusalem, and of those undutiful ungrateful citizens of his that would not have... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 1:12-20

1:12-20 Then they made their way back to Jerusalem from the hill which is called the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem, about half a mile away. When they came in. they went up to the upper room where they were staving; Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James were there. All of them with one united heart persevered in prayer, together with certain women and with Mary,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 1:12

Then returned they unto Jerusalem ,.... With great joy, after the angels had told them that he should come again in like manner: from the mount called Olivet ; which was on the east side of Jerusalem, a mountain Christ much frequented, and from whence he ascended to heaven. This is the hill which in 1 Kings 11:7 is said to be "before Jerusalem"; and accordingly Jarchi interprets it of the Mount of Olives; and in Zechariah 14:4 it is expressly said to be "before Jerusalem on the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12

A Sabbath day's journey - See the difficulties in this verse explained in the note on Luke 24:50 ; (note). A Sabbath day's journey was seven furlongs and a half. Olivet was but five furlongs from Jerusalem; and Bethany was fifteen. The first region or tract of Mount Olivet, which was called Bethany, was distant from the city a Sabbath day's journey, or seven furlongs and a half; and the same distance did that tract called Bethphage extend from the city. When, therefore; our Lord came to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12

Verse 12 12.That he may pass over unto another history, he showeth that the disciples being returned unto Jerusalem, dwelt together in one parlor. For it was the upper part of the house, which used to be let out unto those which did hire houses; (46) for the most commodious places were reserved unto them that were masters of the house, (for their own use.) Wherefore, by this word Luke doth signify that they were driven into a strait room; (47) and yet, notwithstanding, though this commodity... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:9-14

Wisdom in bereavement. We learn from these verses— I. THAT THE CULMINATION OF HOPE IN ONE MAY PROVE THE DEPTH OF PRIVATION TO ANOTHER . For the joy that was set before him Jesus "endured the cross, despising the shame" ( Hebrews 12:2 ). Into that joy he now entered. As the "cloud received him out of their sight" ( Acts 1:9 ), and he returned unto the Father, he took possession of the glorious inheritance for which he had paid so costly a price. But the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12

Nigh unto for from, A.V.; journey off for journey, A.V. Olivet , from the Vulgate Olivetum. The particular Greek form ἐλαιὼν , Elaeon, occurs in the New Testament only here. In Luke 19:29 ; Luke 21:37 , according to the T.R., and that followed in the R.V., it is ἐλαιῶν , of Olives. But as St. Luke usually has τὸ ὄρος τῶν ἐλαιῶν when he speaks of it as "the Mount of Olives" ( Luke 19:37 ; Luke 22:39 ), and as here he calls it Elaeon, which is its name... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

The grain of mustard seed. Let us contrast for a moment the account here given with the present condition of Christianity in the world. Christianity has taken possession of the whole civilized world. The thrones, the laws, the institutions of those nations which hold sway in the earth are all based upon the gospel. The arts, the sciences, the literature of civilized men are more or less impregnated with the doctrine of the New Testament. Take the cathedrals of Europe; what an expenditure... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

The first roll-call of the Church. Notice— THE GATHERING - PLACE . 1. Jerusalem, with Olivet in the background. Henceforth a new Jerusalem. The descent from the Mount of the Savior's glory, a Sabbath day's journey off; return to the duties of life, to new responsibilities, but with a vivid remembrance of the parting interview with Jesus. 2. Upper chamber. The grain of mustard seed must be sown in the common ground of humanity. Yet the commencement of Church life must... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

A second interval of thrilling expectation hushing itself in prayer. "Then returned they unto Jerusalem … the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren." We have here— I. THE RECORD OF ANOTHER PERIOD OF WAITING , CHARGED WITH THRILLING EXPECTATION . It may be held that a period of just six weeks had elapsed since the very same persons as are here spoken of had passed through a much briefer interval than the ten days they are now passing through, marked, however, very... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 1:12-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 1:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:9-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 1:12-14

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