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The Gospel's Global Reach
Commentators explain that the long list of nations, stretching from the Roman Empire's eastern rivals (Parthians) to its western provinces, is intentional. Luke, as a careful historian, lists these diverse peoples to show that from its very first sermon, the Christian message was meant for the entire world, fulfilling the promise to reach 'every nation under heaven.'
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:9
18th Century
Theologian
Parthians, etc. To show the surprising extent and power of this miracle, Luke enumerates the different nations that were represented then …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:9
19th Century
Bishop
Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites...—The list that follows is characteristic of the trained historian—trained, perhaps, as in the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:1–13
19th Century
Preacher
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a r…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:9
Why these fifteen countries and no others are named here and why they are cited in this order are questions without ready solutions. Presumably Luk…
John Gill
On Acts 2:9
17th Century
Pastor
Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites
These are the words of the men continued, and not of the historian, as appears fr…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:5–13
17th Century
Minister
The difference in languages which arose at Babel has greatly hindered the spread of knowledge and religion. The instruments whom the Lord first emp…