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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 10:39
18th Century
Theologian
And we are witnesses. We who are apostles. ().
In the land of the Jews. In the country of Judea.
Whom they slew…
AT Robertson
On Acts 10:39
And we are witnesses (κα ημεις μαρτυρες). Compare "ye yourselves know" (verse 37). Peter thus appeals to what the audience know an…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 10:39
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 10:39
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 10:39
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 10:39
17th Century
Pastor
And we are witnesses of all things
That is, Peter, and the rest of the apostles, were witnesses, even eyewitnesses, …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 10:34–43
17th Century
Minister
Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion i…