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Grace and a Grave Warning
Commentators note that Paul's sermon doesn't end with the offer of grace; it includes a severe warning. After explaining justification through faith, he immediately cautions his listeners about the consequences of rejecting it. This structure shows that the gospel message contains both a wonderful promise and a solemn warning for those who despise it.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 13:40–41
18th Century
Theologian
Beware therefore. Avoid what is threatened. It will come on some; and Paul exhorted his hearers to beware lest it come on them. I…
AT Robertson
On Acts 13:40
Beware therefore (βλεπετε ουν). The warning is pertinent. Perhaps Paul noticed anger on the faces of some of the rabbis.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 13:40
19th Century
Bishop
Which is spoken of in the prophets.—This formula of citation seems to have been common, as in Acts 7:42, in the case of quotations…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 13:38–42
19th Century
Preacher
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: and by him all that belie…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 13:40
Paul now uses the simple appellation “Men, brothers” (cf. vv.16, 26) as he applies his message and calls the people to repentance. Through Jesus, P…
John Calvin
On Acts 13:40
16th Century
Theologian
Take heed that that come not upon you. Because he had to deal with stiff-necked men, or at least there were various people in the company …
John Gill
On Acts 13:40
17th Century
Pastor
Beware therefore
Of rejecting the Gospel, and those excellent truths of it; since forgiveness of sin and a justifyin…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 13:38–41
17th Century
Minister
Let all that hear the gospel of Christ, know these two things:
That through this Man, who died and rose again, the forgiveness of s…