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God's Promises Have a Due Time
Commentators emphasize that God's promises have a specific, appointed time for fulfillment. Stephen's reference to the 'time of the promise' drawing near reminds believers to trust in God's sovereign schedule. Even when fulfillment seems slow or delayed, we can be confident that God is working to bring His word to pass at the perfect moment, a theme echoed by Charles Spurgeon and John Calvin.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:17
18th Century
Theologian
The times of the promise. The time of the fulfillment of the promises.
The people grew, and so on ([Reference Exo…
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:17
Drew nigh (ηγγιζεν). Imperfect active, was drawing nigh.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:17
19th Century
Bishop
Which God had sworn to Abraham.—The better manuscripts give, which God promised.
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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 7:17
Still on the subject of “the land,” Stephen recounts the life of Moses. Incorporated into this section, largely by way of anticipation, is a Mosesr…
John Calvin
On Acts 7:17
16th Century
Theologian
Stephen moves on to the deliverance of the people, which was preceded by their innumerable offspring, who had increased in number beyond the ordina…
John Gill
On Acts 7:17
17th Century
Pastor
But when the time of the promise drew nigh That is, the time of the four hundred years; when God promised to deliver the …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 7:17–29
17th Century
Minister
Let us not be discouraged at the slowness of the fulfillment of God's promises. Suffering times are often growing times for the church. God is prep…