Acts 13:22-23 NKJV,NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

Another faithful sermon to the Jew. It is pleasant to observe the traces, in every possible place, of the grace still held out to the Jew. It vindicates with emphasis "the long-suffering" of God, and the continuing force of the dying prayer of him whom those Jews "slew and hanged on a tree." And, though in a less degree, it is pleasant to observe how messengers and apostles, when they reach a new town, pay their first visit to the synagogue. This very thing the Apostle of the Gentiles ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-41

The New Testament in the Old. The expositions of the Scriptures of the Old Testament by the writers and speakers of the New Testament are worthy of our deepest attention, Not only do they draw out from those Scriptures particular instruction which of ourselves we should never, perhaps, have found there, but they supply us with irrefragable proofs of the unity of purpose which ordained the long sequence of events themselves, through many centuries, and also ordained that a faithful record... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-43

Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Antioch. I. The MAIN PURPOSE of it—to prove the Messiahship of Jesus, and therefore to proclaim the gate of life open. History of Divine grace pointing to clay of salvation. The course of thought in Paul's own mind, which led him to faith. II. The MAIN STRENGTH of the argument—the facts of the Savior's death and. resurrection. Paul could speak with special emphasis, though prudently avoided bringing in at this point his own conversion. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:22

Raised up for raised up unto them, A.V. and T.R.; bare witness for gave testimony, A.V.; my for mine own, A.V.; do for fulfill, A.V.; who for which, A.V. This is not an exact quotation, but the combined meaning of 1 Samuel 13:14 and Psalms 89:21 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:22

The character of David. "And when he had removed him," etc. Divine testimony to the character as one of the most wonderful. I. All grew out of CONSECRATED GROUND . No evolution explains such a man. The grace of God from a child. Converse with nature in his shepherd life (see Wordsworth's 'Excursion'). Forgetfulness of self. Patience. Courage and fortitude. But all led up to Divine anointing. II. Fashioned by PROVIDENTIAL DEALINGS . Sufferings in the school of affliction.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:23

Promise for his promise, A.V. ; brought for raised, A.V. and T.R. (comp. Isaiah 48:15 ; Hebrews 1:6 ). This verse leads to the great announcement which Paul had to make of the next great step in God's dealings with Israel, for which the pro- ceding ones of the redemption from Egyptian bondage, and the kingdom of David, were preparatory, viz. the actual coming of the Son of David, the Messiah, to save his people Israel. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 13:22

And when he had removed him - This was done because he rebelled against God in sparing the sheep and oxen and valuable property of Amalek, together with Agag the king, when he was commanded to destroy all, 1 Samuel 15:8-23. He was put to death in a battle with the Philistines, 1 Samuel 31:1-6. The phrase “when he removed him” refers probably to his rejection as a king, and not to his death; for David was anointed king before the death of Saul, and almost immediately after the rejection of Saul... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 13:23

Of this man’s seed - Of his posterity.According to his promise - See the notes on Acts 2:30.Raised unto Israel - See the notes on Acts 2:30.A Saviour, Jesus - See the notes on Matthew 1:21. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 13:21-22

Acts 13:21-22. Afterward they desired a king Being foolishly desirous of being like the neighbouring nations in that respect, and insensible of the favour which God had done them in assuming the character and relation of a king to them. And God gave them Saul Whose government, with that of Samuel the prophet, lasted for the space of forty years So Beza, Grotius, Limborch, and many other eminent critics. And when he had removed him In his righteous displeasure, from reigning over... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 13:23-25

Acts 13:23-25. Of this man’s seed From that rod out of the stem of Jesse, that branch out of his roots; hath God, according to his promise, (Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5-6,) raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus So long foretold in the sacred oracles. When John had first preached, before his coming Greek, προ προσωπου της εισοδου , to introduce his appearance: (so Doddridge:) the baptism of repentance Even that baptism which, in token of their repentance, they were... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:14-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:16-43

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 13:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 13:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 13:21-22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 13:23-25

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