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God's Seal on the Gospel
Commentators unanimously agree that the 'signs, wonders, and various miracles' were not random displays of power. They were God's deliberate and powerful endorsement of the gospel message preached by the apostles. As Charles Spurgeon notes, these acts were God's 'seal' or 'mark,' proving the message's divine origin and authority, distinguishing it from any human invention.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
God also bearing them witness. This was by miracles, giving them the sanction of His authority or showing that they were sent by Him. No o…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 2:4
God also bearing witness with them (συνεπιμαρτυρουντος του θεου). Genitive absolute with the present active participle of the late…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 2:4
19th Century
Bishop
God also bearing them witness.—That is, bearing witness with them to the truth they preached.[Reference Mark 16:…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 2:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
Which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with s…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 2:4
The third and clinching point about our “great salvation” is that God himself has also “testified” to it. Preachers are not left to bear their witn…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 2:4
16th Century
Theologian
God also bearing them witness, etc. The Apostles received what they preached from the Son of God. In addition to this, the Lord also demon…
John Gill
On Hebrews 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
God also bearing them witness
The apostles of Christ; God testifying to their mission and commission, and the truth …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 2:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Since Christ has been proven to be superior to the angels, this doctrine is now applied. Our minds and memories are like a leaky vessel; they do no…