Charles Ellicott Commentary Acts 7:23

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Acts 7:23

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Acts 7:23

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"But when he was well-nigh forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel." — Acts 7:23 (ASV)

It came into his heart.—The distinct purpose in going out to look after his brethren is stated somewhat more emphatically than in Exodus 2:11.