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Prophecy Confirms Jesus
The early church saw the opposition to Jesus as a direct fulfillment of Psalm 2. Commentators confirm that this psalm was already understood in Jewish tradition as messianic. By quoting it, the believers affirmed their conviction that Jesus was the promised King and that even the hostility against them was part of God's sovereign, foretold plan.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:25
18th Century
Theologian
Who by the mouth, etc. (Psalms 2:1–2). This is a strong, solemn testimony to the inspiration of David. It is a declaration of …
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:25
By the mouth of our father David (του πατρος ημων δια πνευματος αγιου στοματος Δαυειδ). From Ps 2:1f. here ascribed to David. Baum…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:25
19th Century
Bishop
Who by the mouth of your servant David ... — The older manuscripts present many variations of the text. It probably stood…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:24–28
19th Century
Preacher
How strangely this doctrine of predestination comes in just there! They are singing of the wickedness of men, and the triumph which God gains over …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:25
The church’s response to the apostles’ release was a spontaneous outburst of praise, psalmody, and petition. It begins (v.24) by addressing God as …
John Calvin
On Acts 4:25
16th Century
Theologian
Who by the mouth of David. They now come to the second part: they ask for nothing except what God has promised to perform, so that His wil…
John Gill
On Acts 4:25
17th Century
Pastor
Who by the mouth of your servant David has said
In (Psalms 2:1Psalms 2:2) from which we learn, that tha…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:23–31
17th Century
Minister
Christ's followers do best in company, provided it is among themselves. It encourages God's servants, both in doing their work and in enduring suff…