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The Heart of Peacemaking
Commentators highlight Moses' plea, "You are brethren," as the foundation for peace. He wasn't acting as an official judge but as a brother trying to reconcile a conflict. This serves as a powerful model for Christians to actively pursue reconciliation and unity within the church, recognizing our shared identity in Christ and the tragedy of internal strife.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:26
18th Century
Theologian
And the next day. (Exodus 2:13)
He showed himself. He appeared to them in a sudden and unexpected manner.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 7:26
The day following (τη επιουση ημερα). Locative case, "on the following day" (from επειμ, to come upon, to approach, present active…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:26
19th Century
Bishop
Would have set them at one again.—Literally, brought them to peace. The better MSS. give was bringing them.
S…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 7:26–30
19th Century
Preacher
So that he was eighty years of age when he really began his great lifework. Perhaps, as a rule, the larger part of our time is occupied in getting …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:26
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 7:26
16th Century
Theologian
The day following he appeared. Stephen declares now that the forefathers not only neglected, but maliciously rejected the grace of God. Fo…
John Gill
On Acts 7:26
17th Century
Pastor
And the next day he showed himself to them, as they strove , To two men of the Hebrews, who were quarrelling and contendi…
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…