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God's Plan, Human Choice
Peter says Judas's betrayal "had to" happen to fulfill Scripture. Commentators clarify this doesn't mean Judas was a robot forced to sin. Instead, it shows God's sovereign plan and foreknowledge. God knew what would happen and incorporated it into His redemptive story, but Judas was still fully responsible for his own wicked choices, acting from his own malice.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
Men and brethren. This is a customary mode of address, implying affection and respect (Acts 13:26). The Syriac has it more app…
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:16
Brethren (ανδρες αδελφο). Literally, men, brethren or brother men. More dignified and respectful than just "brethren." Demosthenes…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
Men and brethren.—Better, brethren only, the word being used as in the Septuagint of Genesis 13:8. The tone of St. Peter’…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:16
The Greek literally reads “Men, brothers,” a type of formal address found within first-century synagogues (cf. 2:29, 37; 7:2; 13:15, 26, 38; et al.…
John Calvin
On Acts 1:16
16th Century
Theologian
It was fitting that the Scripture should be fulfilled. Because Peter speaks in this, their assembly, therefore the Papists maintain he is …
John Gill
On Acts 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
Men and brethren
Which is said not so much by Peter to express his modesty, and humility, and his brotherly love; or…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 1:15–26
17th Century
Minister
The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world was Christ's resurrection, for that was the great proof of His being the Messiah and the f…