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Therefore, when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, are you now restoring the kingdom to Israel?"

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 1:6

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…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 1:6

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 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 1:6

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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Charles Spurgeon

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 1:6

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 1:6

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…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 1:6

17th Century

Pastor

When they therefore were come together
That is, Christ, and his eleven apostles; for not the hundred and twenty disc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 1:6–11

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…