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But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke out to them, "You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
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The Spirit's Transformation
Commentators are struck by the "marvelous change" in Peter. The same man who timidly denied Jesus now stands boldly before a crowd to proclaim the gospel. Scholars see this not as a character inconsistency, but as powerful evidence of his restoration and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. His new courage was a direct result of being "endowed with power from on high."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But Peter. This was in accordance with the natural temperament of Peter. He was bold, forward, ardent; and he now rose to defend the apost…
Standing up with the eleven (σταθεις συν τοις ενδεκα). Took his stand with the eleven including Matthias, who also rose up with th…
19th Century
Anglican
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, . . .—We are struck at once with the marvelous change that has come over the char…
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Baptist
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said to them, You men of Judaea, and all you who dwell in Jerusalem, let this …
The first section of Peter’s sermon is addressed to the “fellow Jews” and “all... [who are] in Jerusalem.” Later on these two groups are combined u…
16th Century
Protestant
Concerning the phrase And Peter, standing: by the word standing, it was signified that a solemn sermon was delivered in the assem…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Peter standing up with the eleven Apostles; their number being now complete, Matthias being chosen in the room o…
Peter's sermon shows that he was thoroughly recovered from his fall, and thoroughly restored to the Divine favour; for he who had denied Christ, no…
