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Faith in a Heavenly Country
Commentators note that Jacob and the patriarchs died in Egypt, far from the Promised Land. Their desire to be buried in Canaan, their only possession, showed their faith was not just in physical land but in God's future spiritual promise. Matthew Henry calls this a faith that looks toward a "heavenly country," reminding believers that our ultimate hope is eternal.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:15
18th Century
Theologian
Verses 15-16. And died. (Genesis 49:33)
He, and our fathers. The time which the Israelites remained in Egypt w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 7:14–17
19th Century
Preacher
Note those words, the time of the promise, and remember that every promise has its due time of fulfillment, and that there is a time of pr…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:15
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 Gill
On Acts 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
So Jacob went down into Egypt
At the invitation of his son Joseph:
and died, he, and our fathers<…
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…