Verse 13
13. Come in To the city.
Upper room. Probably the same as the room of the Pentecost. Not, as some have supposed, in the temple, for the Jewish authorities would not have permitted so bold proceedings on the part of the disciples of the lately crucified Jesus. (See note, Acts 2:1.)
It accords with ecclesiastical tradition, and seems in itself probable, that it was the same room where the Passover was celebrated, where Matthias was elected, where the Pentecostal effusion was bestowed, where the seven deacons were appointed, and where the first council of Jerusalem was held.
Abode Rather, were abiding. That is, were customarily staying there as their special place of prayer. This no way contradicts Luke 24:53, which simply asserts that they also constantly frequented the temple.
On the catalogue of apostles which follows, compare Matthew 10:2-4 and Luke 6:13-16.
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