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A Persistent Misunderstanding
Commentators unanimously agree that even after the resurrection, the apostles still misunderstood Jesus' mission. They expected Him to establish an earthly, political kingdom to free Israel from Roman rule. This shows how deeply held, yet incorrect, ideas can persist even in the face of profound spiritual experiences. Their focus was on a national restoration, not the global, spiritual kingdom Jesus came to build.
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Acts
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18th Century
Theologian
When they therefore were come together. At the Mount of Olives. See Acts 1:9, 12.
Wilt thou at this time, etc. The apostle…
They therefore (ο μεν ουν). Demonstrative use of ο with μεν ουν without any corresponding δε just as in 1:1 μεν occurs alone. The …
19th Century
Bishop
Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom?—More literally, are you restoring… Before the Passion the…
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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…
The question the disciples asked reflects the embers of a once blazing hope for a political theocracy in which they would be leaders (cf.[Reference…
16th Century
Theologian
He shows that the apostles were gathered together when this question was raised, so that we may know that this question was not raised out of the f…
17th Century
Pastor
When they therefore were come together
That is, Christ, and his eleven apostles; for not the hundred and twenty disc…
17th Century
Minister
They were earnest in asking about what their Master had never directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teachin…