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A Pattern of Rejection
Commentators explain that this question is central to Stephen's sermon. The Israelite's hostile rejection of Moses, their God-sent deliverer, establishes a historical pattern. Stephen uses this event to argue that his audience's rejection of Jesus mirrors their ancestors' rejection of Moses.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:28
18th Century
Theologian
Wilt thou kill me, etc. How it was known that he had killed the Egyptian does not appear. It was probably communicated by the man who was …
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:28
Wouldest thou kill me? (μη ανελειν με συ θελεις). Expecting the answer no, but a thrust direct at Moses, Do you wish to kill me (n…
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:28
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 Gill
On Acts 7:28
17th Century
Pastor
Will you kill me as you did the Egyptian yesterday ? That is, is it your will? do you design to kill me? or, as in ([Refe…
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…