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A Wise Starting Point
Commentators note Peter's skillful approach. He doesn't immediately argue for Jesus' divinity. Instead, he begins with a fact his audience could not deny: Jesus of Nazareth was a man whose mission was publicly proven by God through miracles they themselves had witnessed. This establishes common ground before he presents more challenging truths.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:22
18th Century
Theologian
Ye men of Israel. Descendants of Israel, or Jacob, that is, Jews. Peter now proceeds to the third part of his argument. He aims to show th…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:22
Hear these words (ακουσατε τους λογους τουτους). Do it now (aorist tense). With unerring aim Peter has found the solution for the …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:22
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus of Nazareth.—We hardly realize, as we read these accounts, the boldness implied in the utterance of that Name. Barely seven …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:22–23
19th Century
Preacher
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:22
Peter begins his proclamation section with an inclusive form of address: “Men of Israel,” which he parallels with the synonymous vocative “Brothers…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:22
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus of Nazareth. Now Peter applies the prophecy of Joel to his purpose; namely, that the Jews might thereby know that the time of restor…
John Gill
On Acts 2:22
17th Century
Pastor
You men of Israel hear these words
The Arabic version prefaces this passage with these words, "in those days Peter s…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:22–36
17th Century
Minister
From this gift of the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches Jesus to them, and this is the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings,…