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A Promise Fulfilled
Commentators note that Jesus is directly referencing the promise made by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11). By stating that the baptism of the Holy Spirit would happen "not many days hence" (which was ten days later at Pentecost), Jesus confirmed that this long-awaited, pivotal moment in salvation history was finally arriving. This encourages believers to trust that God's promises will be fulfilled in His perfect time.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
For John truly baptized, etc. These are the words of Jesus to his apostles; and he evidently has reference to what was said of John's bapt…
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:5
Baptized with water (εβαπτισεν υδατ)
and with the Holy Ghost (εν πνευματ βαπτισθησεσθε αγιω). The margin h…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
John truly baptized with water.—See Note on Matthew 3:11. The words threw the disciples back upon their recollection of their firs…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 1:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
They had not got rid of their old ideas concerning a kingdom visible among men; they still clung to the idea of a temporal kingdom for Israel. Ther…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:5
The statement appears to come from Mk 1:8 (), where it is part of the message of John the Baptist. One could take v.5 as an explanatory comment on …
John Calvin
On Acts 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
Because John truly, Christ repeats this to his apostles from John’s own words. For some of them had heard from John’s mouth what the Evang…
John Gill
On Acts 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
For John truly baptized with water
Or "in water", as he himself says, (Matthew 3:11) John's baptism was …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 1:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord told the disciples the work they were to do. The apostles met together at Jerusalem; Christ having ordered them not to depart from there, …