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The Pain of True Conviction
Commentators explain that being "pricked in their heart" describes a sharp, painful, and stunning realization of guilt. This wasn't just an emotional reaction but a rational response to Peter's clear preaching, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin see this deep "compunction" as the necessary first step of true repentance, where the Word of God acts like a sword, exposing sin and creating a profound sense of need.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:37
18th Century
Theologian
Now when they heard this. When they heard this declaration of Peter, and this proof that Jesus was the Messiah. There was no fana…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:37
They were pricked in their heart (κατενυγησαν την καρδιαν). Second aorist indicative of κατανυσσω, a rare verb (LXX) to pierce, to…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:37
19th Century
Bishop
They were pricked in their heart.—The verb occurs here only in the New Testament, and expresses the sharp, painful emotio…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:37
19th Century
Preacher
And said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
These may have been the same people who mock…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:37
Peter’s preaching had been effective. The people were “cut to the heart” at the awful realization that in crucifying their long-awaited Messiah the…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:37
16th Century
Theologian
They were pricked in heart. Luke now declares the fruit of the sermon, so that we may know that the power of the Holy Ghost was not only m…
John Gill
On Acts 2:37
17th Century
Pastor
Now when they heard this
Or "him", as the Arabic version; that is, Peter speaking these things, describing the chara…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:37–41
17th Century
Minister
From the first delivery of that Divine message, it appeared that Divine power accompanied it, and thousands were brought to the obedience of faith.…