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Brethren, it was needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Brethren (ανδρες αδελφο). Literally, men, brethren or brother men. More dignified and respectful than just "brethren." Demosthenes…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Men and brethren. This is a customary mode of address, implying affection and respect (Acts 13:26). The Syriac has it more app…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Men and brethren.—Better, brethren only, the word being used as in the Septuagint of Genesis 13:8. The tone of St. Peter’…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The Greek literally reads “Men, brothers,” a type of formal address found within first-century synagogues (cf. 2:29, 37; 7:2; 13:15, 26, 38; et al.…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

It was fitting that the Scripture should be fulfilled. Because Peter speaks in this, their assembly, therefore the Papists maintain he is …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Men and brethren
Which is said not so much by Peter to express his modesty, and humility, and his brotherly love; or…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world was Christ's resurrection, for that was the great proof of His being the Me iah and the fo…

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