Acts 13:27 - Exposition

In for at, A.V.; nor for nor yet, A.V.; sabbath for sabbath day, A.V.; fulfilled … by for they have fulfilled … in, A.V. For they , etc. It is not clear what is the force of the γὰρ in this verse. Meyer (following Chrysostom), Alford, and others, make it mark the contrast between the Jews addressed by Paul and the Jews at Jerusalem. "This salvation is sent forth to you [according to Bengel, 'from Jerusalem,' according to others, 'from God'], for the Jerusalem Jews have rejected Christ. And in consequence of their rejection, you, who had no share in crucifying the Lord of glory, are invited to take their place. But it maybe taken as expressing the cause why this salvation is complete and capable of being offered to them. This salvation is preached to you because, through the instrumentality of those that dwell at Jerusalem, all that was written in the Scriptures concerning Christ has been fulfilled. Christ has been crucified and raised from the dead, and so now remission of sins is proclaimed to you through him ( Acts 13:38 , Acts 13:39 ; comp. Acts 3:13-20 ). Which are read every sabbath . Note the value of the constant reading of Holy Scripture in the congregation.