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A Prayer to the Lord Jesus
Many commentators argue that this prayer is addressed directly to the Lord Jesus. They note that 'Lord' was a common title for Jesus, He chose the original apostles, and the New Testament also describes Him as the one who 'knows the hearts of all.' This act of prayer affirms Jesus's divinity and serves as an early church example of praying to Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:24
18th Century
Theologian
And they prayed. As they could not agree on the individual, they invoked the direction of God in their choice—an example which sh…
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:24
Show us the one whom thou hast chosen (αναδειξον ον εξελεξω). First aorist active imperative of αναδεικνυμ, to show up, make plain…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 1:24
19th Century
Bishop
Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men.—Literally, heart-knower of all men. This compound word is not f…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:24
It was not enough to possess the qualifications that other apostles had. Judas’s successor must also be appointed by the same Lord who appointed th…
John Calvin
On Acts 1:24
16th Century
Theologian
In praying, they said. Literally, it is, "Having prayed, they said"; but there is no lack of clarity in the meaning, because his intention…
John Gill
On Acts 1:24
17th Century
Pastor
And they prayed and said
Having proposed the above two persons, and not well knowing which to pitch upon, they being…
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…