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And also on the servants and on the handmaids in those days, I will pour out my Spirit.
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Grace for All, Not a Few
Commentators emphasize that by specifically including "servants and handmaids," God declares His Spirit is for everyone, regardless of social status, wealth, or education. This promise directly countered the prevailing belief that prophecy was only for the elite. It's a radical declaration that in God's kingdom, there are no second-class citizens; His grace is poured out on the most humble and despised.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And also upon the servants—God tells beforehand that He would be no respecter of persons. He had said that He would endow every age and sex.…
19th Century
Anglican
And also upon the servants... . (better, even) —The result of which promise, according to Saint Peter’s interpre…
16th Century
Protestant
As the particle גם gam amplifies in Hebrew, it seems peculiar that the Prophet now limits to a few a gift common to all; for he had previo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour my Spirit .
The promise began to be fulfilled on the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out, and it was continued in the converting grace and mi…