Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Acts 2:22

"Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know;" — Acts 2:22 (ASV)

Peter begins his proclamation section with an inclusive form of address: “Men of Israel,” which he parallels with the synonymous vocative “Brothers” (v.29). His topic concerns “Jesus of Nazareth”—a common title used of Jesus throughout Luke’s writings (cf. Lk 18:37; Acts 3:6; Acts 4:10; et al.) and one by which early Christians themselves were at times called (cf. 24:5). The ministry of Jesus is characterized by “miracles, wonders and signs” that God did among the people through Jesus.