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We are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they also killed, hanging him on a tree.
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The Foundation of Eyewitnesses
Commentators emphasize that when Peter says "we are witnesses," he is making a foundational claim for the Christian faith. The apostles were not repeating secondhand stories but were eyewitnesses to Jesus' entire ministry, death, and resurrection. As scholars like John Calvin note, this establishes a firm, historical basis for the gospel message, grounding it in direct, verifiable testimony.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And we are witnesses. We who are apostles. ().
In the land of the Jews. In the country of Judea.
Whom they slew…
And we are witnesses (κα ημεις μαρτυρες). Compare "ye yourselves know" (verse 37). Peter thus appeals to what the audience know an…
19th Century
Anglican
And we are witnesses of all things.—The Apostle still keeps before him the main idea of his mission as laid down in the c…
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Peter begins his sermon with a resume of Jesus’ life and work during his earthly ministry. Though Peter assumes that his hearers already know somet…
16th Century
Protestant
And we are witnesses. So that his words may be believed, he says that he and his fellows in office saw with their own eyes everything that…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And we are witnesses of all things That is, Peter, and the rest of the apostles, were witnesses, even eyewitnesses, …
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