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Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent forth to you.
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An Inclusive Invitation
Commentators note that Paul deliberately addresses two distinct groups: native-born Jews ('children of the stock of Abraham') and Gentile converts ('those among you that fear God'). This shows that while the gospel was sent first to the Jewish people as the heirs of God's promises, its embrace was always intended for all who genuinely seek God, regardless of heritage.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Men and brethren. Paul now exhorts them to embrace the Lord Jesus as the Messiah. He uses, therefore, the most respectful and fraternal la…
To us (ημιν). Both Jews and Gentiles, both classes in Paul's audience, dative of advantage.
Is sent forth …
19th Century
Anglican
Children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God.—The two classes are, as before (see Note on Acts 13:16), again poin…
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Baptist
Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God,
Or, "is a proselyte to God."
As Paul comes to the heart of his sermon, he appeals respectfully and urgently to both the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles for a hearing. Then he…
16th Century
Protestant
Men and brethren. Paul again urges the Jews to embrace Christ; for this should have prompted no small amount of reflection and attentivene…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham This address is made to them in the synagogue, who were Jews by b…
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…