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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:14
Standing up with the eleven (σταθεις συν τοις ενδεκα). Took his stand with the eleven including Matthias, who also rose up with th…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:14
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:14
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:14
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:14
16th Century
Theologian
Concerning the phrase And Peter, standing: by the word standing, it was signified that a solemn sermon was delivered in the assem…
John Gill
On Acts 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
But Peter standing up with the eleven
Apostles; their number being now complete, Matthias being chosen in the room o…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:14–21
17th Century
Minister
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…