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The Unique Role of an Apostle
Scholars define an apostle, in this strict sense, by two key qualifications: being a constant companion of Jesus throughout His entire earthly ministry (from baptism to ascension) and being a personal eyewitness to His resurrection. This made them unique, foundational guarantors of the gospel story, a role that could not be passed on to subsequent generations.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:21–22
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore of these men. This refers to those men who had witnessed the life and works of Christ and were therefore qualified to discharge …
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:22
Beginning (αρξαμενος). Aorist middle participle of αρχω, agreeing (nominative) with ο κυριος Ιησους (the Lord Jesus). The ministry…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:22
A twelvefold apostolic witness was required if early Jewish Christianity was to represent itself to the Jewish nation as the culmination of Israel’…
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John Gill
On Acts 1:22
17th Century
Pastor
Beginning from the baptism of John
Not from the time trial John first administered the ordinance of baptism; for Chr…
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…