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All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins."
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Forgiveness for "Everyone"
Scholars highlight that Peter's declaration that "everyone who believes" receives forgiveness was revolutionary. It broke down the traditional barrier between Jew and Gentile, making it clear that salvation is not tied to ethnicity or observing the Mosaic Law, but is universally available through simple faith in Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To him give, etc. See Barnes on Luke 24:27, 44.
That through his name, etc. This was implied in what the prophets…
Every one that believeth (παντα τον πιστευοντα). This accusative active participle of general reference with the infinitive in ind…
19th Century
Anglican
To him give all the prophets witness.—As in Saint Peter’s earlier speeches in Acts 2:3, so here we trace the result of ou…
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Peter ends his sermon by stating that the risen Christ has commanded his apostles to preach “to the people” and to testify about his divine appoint…
16th Century
Protestant
To him bear all the prophets. Luke touches upon and summarizes the sermon briefly, as we have said; therefore he is so brief in noting the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To him give all the prophets witness As David, (Psalms 32:1Psalms 32:2[Reference Psalms 32:5…
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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…
