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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:37-41

37-41 From the first delivery of that Divine message, it appeared that there was Divine power going with it; and thousands were brought to the obedience of faith. But neither Peter's words, nor the miracle they witnessed, could have produced such effects, had not the Holy Spirit been given. Sinners, when their eyes are opened, cannot but be pricked to the heart for sin, cannot but feel an inward uneasiness. The apostle exhorted them to repent of their sins, and openly to avow their belief in... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42-47

42-47 In these verses we have the history of the truly primitive church, of the first days of it; its state of infancy indeed, but, like that, the state of its greatest innocence. They kept close to holy ordinances, and abounded in piety and devotion; for Christianity, when admitted in the power of it, will dispose the soul to communion with God in all those ways wherein he has appointed us to meet him, and has promised to meet us. The greatness of the event raised them above the world, and the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Acts 2:1-99

Acts 2 IF WE READ Leviticus 23.0 , we can see that just as the Passover was prophetic of the death of Christ, so Pentecost was prophetic of the coming of the Spirit, in whose power there is presented to God the “new meat offering” consisting of the two loaves of firstfruits an election from both Jew and Gentile, sanctified by the Holy Ghost. Just as that to which the Passover pointed was fulfilled on the Passover day, so that to which Pentecost pointed was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. On... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 2:29-32

The application of the prophecy: v. 29. Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us unto this day. v. 30. Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, He would raise up Christ to sit on his throne, v. 31. he, seeing this before, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that His soul was not left in hell, neither His... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 2:33-36

The conclusion of Peter's sermon: v. 33. Therefore, being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, He hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear. v. 34. For David is not ascended into the heavens; but he saith himself, the Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand, v. 35. until I make Thy foes Thy footstool. v. 36. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God hath made that same Jesus whom ye have... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 2:37-40

The immediate effect of the sermon: v. 37. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? v. 38. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. v. 39. For the promise is unto you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord, our... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 2:41-47

The effect of the sermon in the establishment and progress of the Church: v. 41. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. v. 42. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. v. 43. And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. v. 44. And all that believed were together, and had all things... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 2:22-36

§ II.—Peter’s address, continued; he demonstrates that, although the Jews had crucified Jesus of Nazareth, he was, nevertheless, by virtue of his resurrection and exaltation (as a consequence of which he poured out the Holy Ghost,), in truth the Lord and the MessiahActs 2:22-3622Ye men of Israel [Israelitish men], hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles [mighty works] and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 2:37-41

D.—The effect produced by the addressActs 2:37-41The address, and the exhortations which followed it, resulted in the conversion of three thousand souls, who were added by Baptism to the disciples of Jesus37Now when they heard this, they were pricked [pierced] in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38Then [But] Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in [upon, ἐπὶ] the name of Jesus Christ for the remission... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 2:42-47

E.—The Holy, Devout, and Blessed state of the Primitive ChurchActs 2:42-4742And they continued [adhered] steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and [to the teaching of the apostles, and to the] fellowship, and [om. and]21 in [to] breaking of bread, and in [to the, ταῖς] prayers. 43And [But] fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45And sold their possessions [estates] and goods... read more

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