To us (ημιν). Both Jews and Gentiles, both classes in Paul's audience, dative of advantage.

Is sent forth …

Men and brethren. Paul now exhorts them to embrace the Lord Jesus as the Messiah. He uses, therefore, the most respectful and fraternal la…

Children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God.—The two classes are, as before (see Note on Acts 13:16), again poin…

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John fulfilled his course, he said…

As Paul comes to the heart of his sermon, he appeals respectfully and urgently to both the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles for a hearing. Then he…

Men and brethren. Paul again urges the Jews to embrace Christ; for this should have prompted no small amount of reflection and attentivene…

Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham
This address is made to them in the synagogue, who were Jews by b…

When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…