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A Promise for Everyone
Scholars emphasize that Peter extends the promise of salvation far beyond his immediate Jewish audience. The phrase 'to all that are afar off' is widely understood to include the Gentiles. This was a radical, world-changing announcement, showing that the good news of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit is for every person, in every place, and in every generation.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:39
18th Century
Theologian
For the promise. That is, the promise respecting the particular thing of which he was speaking—the influences of the Holy Spirit. This pro…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:39
The promise (η επαγγελια). The promise made by Jesus (1:4) and foretold by Joel (verse 18).
To you (υμιν).…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:39
19th Century
Bishop
The promise is unto you, and to your children.—The tendency of sects has always been to claim spiritual gifts and powers …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:37–40
19th Century
Preacher
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what should we…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:39
The “promise” (GK 2039) of which Peter speaks includes both the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Both are logically and indisso…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:39
16th Century
Theologian
For the promise pertains to you. It was necessary that this should be expressly added, so that the Jews could be certain and persuade them…
John Gill
On Acts 2:39
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 39 For the promise is unto you Either of the Messiah, and salvation by him, which was particularly given forth to th…
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.…