A.T. Robertson Commentary Acts 13:26

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Acts 13:26

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Acts 13:26

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth." — Acts 13:26 (ASV)

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

Is sent forth (εξαπεσταλη). Second aorist passive indicative of the double compound verb εξαποστελλω, common verb to send out (εξ) and forth (απο). It is a climacteric or culminative aorist tense. It has come to us in one day, this glorious promise.

The word of this salvation (ο λογος της σωτηριας ταυτης). The message of Jesus as Saviour (verse 23), long ago promised and now come to us as Saviour.