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not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

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Proof of a Physical Body

Commentators universally highlight that Jesus eating and drinking with his disciples was the ultimate proof of his physical resurrection. This act demonstrated that he was not a ghost, phantom, or hallucination, but had a real, tangible body, assuring believers that their faith is in a Savior who truly conquered death.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 10:41

18th Century

Theologian

Not to all the people. Not to the nation at large; for this was not necessary in order to establish the truth of his resurrection. He, how…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 10:41

Chosen before (προκεχειροτονημενοις). Perfect passive participle dative plural from προχειροτονεω, to choose or designate by hand …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 10:41

19th Century

Bishop

Unto witnesses chosen before.—Better, appointed. The precise word which St. Luke uses occurs nowhere else in the…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 10:41

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

John Calvin

On Acts 10:41

16th Century

Theologian

If anyone asks here, "Why did God not show His Son openly to all people after His resurrection?" I answer: Although no reason could be shown, yet t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 10:41

17th Century

Pastor

Not to all the people
Of the Jews, who crucified him; nor to the whole body of the Christians, though at one time to…

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Matthew Henry

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…