Because they knew him not (τουτον αγνοησαντες). First aorist active participle (causal) of αγνοεω, old verb, not to know. Peter gi…

Because they knew him not. The statement in this verse is designed, not to reproach the Jews at Jerusalem, but to introduce the fact that …

For they that dwell at Jerusalem.—The implied reason for the mission to the Gentiles and more distant Jews is that the o…

Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. For those who d…

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…

He wisely, and in due time, prevents an offense which might have been a great hindrance to their faith. For Jerusalem was God’s sanctuary, the king…

For they that dwelt at Jerusalem, and their rulers
The inhabitants of that city, and the great sanhedrim which sat t…

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…