5-11. there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men out of every nation—not, it would seem, permanently settled there (see :-), though the language seems to imply more than a temporary visit to keep this one feast. read more
9-11. Parthians, c.—Beginning with the farthest east, the Parthians, the enumeration proceeds farther and farther westward till it comes to Judea next come the western countries, from Cappadocia to Pamphylia; then the southern, from Egypt to Cyrene; finally, apart from all geographical consideration, Cretes and Arabians are placed together. This enumeration is evidently designed to convey an impression of universality [BAUMGARTEN]. :-. PETER FOR THE FIRST TIME, PUBLICLY PREACHES CHRIST. read more
14-21. Peter, standing up with the eleven—in advance, perhaps, of the rest. read more
15. these are not drunken—meaning, not the Eleven, but the body of the disciples. but the third hour—nine A.M. (see Ecclesiastes 10:16; Isaiah 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:17). read more
14-21. Peter, standing up with the eleven—in advance, perhaps, of the rest. read more
17. in the last days—meaning, the days of the Messiah (Isaiah 2:2); as closing all preparatory arrangements, and constituting the final dispensation of God's kingdom on earth. pour out of my Spirit—in contrast with the mere drops of all preceding time. upon all flesh—hitherto confined to the seed of Abraham. sons . . . daughters . . . young men . . . old men . . . servants . . . handmaidens—without distinction of sex, age, or rank. see visions . . . dream dreams—This is a mere accommodation to... read more
14-21. Peter, standing up with the eleven—in advance, perhaps, of the rest. read more
19. I will show wonders, &c.—referring to the signs which were to precede the destruction of Jerusalem (see on :-). read more
14-21. Peter, standing up with the eleven—in advance, perhaps, of the rest. read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 2:21
Acts 2:21. Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord.— See Ezekiel 9:4-6. This context being quoted thus, was a strong intimation that nothing but their acceptance of the gospel could secure them from impending ruin. Brennius has proved, by an ample collection of texts, that calling on the name of the Lord, is often put for the whole of religion; and if it do not here directly signify invoking Christ, which is sometimes used to express the whole of the Christian character, (Comp. Ch. Acts... read more