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John's Credible Testimony
Paul begins his case for Jesus by referencing John the Baptist, a figure universally respected by his Jewish audience as a prophet. Commentators explain this was a strategic starting point, as John's testimony acted as a credible, heavenly-sent endorsement of Jesus as the Messiah, preparing the hearts of the people to listen.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 13:24
18th Century
Theologian
When John had first preached, and so on. After John had preached and prepared the way (Matthew 3).
AT Robertson
On Acts 13:24
When John had first preached (προκηρυξαντος Ιωανου). Literally, John heralding beforehand, as a herald before the king ([Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 13:24
19th Century
Bishop
The baptism of repentance.—See Notes on Matthew 3:1-12.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 13:23–25
19th Century
Preacher
Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: When John had first preached before his coming the ba…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 13:24
The announcement of Jesus as the Messiah is put in the usual form of the apostolic proclamation, beginning with John the Baptist and his ministry (…
John Calvin
On Acts 13:24
16th Century
Theologian
We know what office John had, namely, to prepare the way of the Lord. Therefore, Paul brings in his testimony so that he might prove to the Jews th…
John Gill
On Acts 13:24
17th Century
Pastor
When John had first preached before his coming
Or, "before the face of his entrance"; that is, on his public ministr…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 13:14–31
17th Century
Minister
When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…