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God's Sovereign Hand in Hardship
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that Joseph's rise from affliction to governor was entirely orchestrated by God. God not only delivered him but also gave him the specific gifts of "favor and wisdom" to achieve His greater purpose: saving his family and the nation. This shows that God is actively working in our lives, able to turn any hardship into a part of His divine plan.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:10
18th Century
Theologian
And delivered him, etc. That is, restored him to liberty from his servitude and humiliation, and raised him up to high honors and offices …
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:10
Delivered him out (εξειλατο αυτον εκ). First aorist middle indicative of εξαιρεω, old verb to take out, snatch out. Note repetitio…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:10
Stephen’s address next turns to the sons of Jacob, or “the twelve patriarchs” as they were known more popularly. Here Stephen’s point is that God w…
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John Calvin
On Acts 7:10
16th Century
Theologian
Stephen adds the means, because God gave him favor in the sight of Pharaoh. God could have delivered him by some other means, but His counsel had r…
John Gill
On Acts 7:10
17th Century
Pastor
And delivered him out of all his afflictions
From the evil designs of his mistress, and from all the miseries of a p…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 7:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of God and an apostate from the church; therefore, he shows that he is a son of Abraham and takes pride in this…