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A Prophecy of Resurrection
Peter quotes Psalm 16 to prove that the Messiah's resurrection was not a surprise but a fulfillment of prophecy. Commentators explain that while David wrote the psalm, its ultimate meaning points to Christ. David himself died and his body decayed, so the promise of not seeing corruption could only be perfectly fulfilled in Jesus, God's 'Holy One.' This established the resurrection as a core part of God's eternal plan.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:25
18th Century
Theologian
For David speaks, etc. This doctrine, that the Messiah must rise from the dead, Peter proceeds to prove by a quotation from the Old Testam…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:25
Concerning him (εις αυτον). Peter interprets Ps 16:8-11 as written by David and with reference to the Messiah. There is but one sp…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:25
19th Century
Bishop
For David speaks concerning him.—More accurately, in reference to Him—that is, in words which extended to Him. Reading P…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:20–27
19th Century
Preacher
Speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: therefore did any hear…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:25
Here Peter quotes from Ps 16:8–11 and Ps 110:1 in support of what he has just said about Jesus in v.24. Peter once again uses a principle of the in…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:25
16th Century
Theologian
The resurrection, which was both declared and witnessed by certain and evident testimonies, and which might also have been gathered from the contin…
John Gill
On Acts 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
For David speaks concerning him
The Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ, in (Psalms 16:8–11). The whole psalm…
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,…