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Acts 3

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  3. Healing of the Cripple) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:1 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 3 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at three in the afternoon for prayer. 2 And a man who was crippled from birth was being carried to the gate of the temple called Beautiful, where they usually placed him to beg from those entering the temple. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter the temple, he asked them for something. 4 Peter looked at him intently, so did John, and said, Look at us! 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. 7 Taking him by the right hand, he pulled him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened. 8 And jumping up he stood and began to walk; he entered the temple with them, walking, and jumping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10 They recognized him as the one who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 In the preceding chapter, Luke states in summary form that the apostles performed many wonders and miraculous signs (2:43). What are these miracles that caused everyone to be filled with awe? Luke describes one of them, namely, the healing of the crippled beggar. This miracle was performed in response to the faith of the beggar (v. 16) and was followed by Peter s sermon to the crowd. It caused an increase in church membership to five thousand men, not counting women (4:4). ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 a. Setting) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:1 5) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  4. Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at three in the afternoon for prayer.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.17.1|AUTODETECT|” a. Peter and John. Luke continues to focus attention on Peter, who is the spokesman for the twelve apostles. But now he adds the name of John, son of Zebedee. During Jesus ministry, both Peter and John belonged to the so-called inner circle of the disciples. They were with Jesus at his transfiguration 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.17.1|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 17:1) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.22.8|AUTODETECT|” ). Jesus instructed these two disciples to prepare the Passover feast 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.22.8|AUTODETECT|” Luke 22:8) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.14.33|AUTODETECT|” ). And Jesus took Peter and John with him into the place called Gethsemane 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.14.33|AUTODETECT|” Mark 14:33) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=48.2.9|AUTODETECT|” Luke relates that the apostles in Jerusalem commissioned Peter and John to give directions to the growing church in Samaria (8:14). In addition, Paul considers Peter and John to be pillars in the Christian community 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=48.2.9|AUTODETECT|” Gal. 2:9) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.6.7|AUTODETECT|” ). These two apostles were indeed church leaders, even if as Luke reports Peter spoke and John listened. Furthermore, the apostles continued the practice of going out two by two 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.6.7|AUTODETECT|” Mark 6:7) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 b. Were going up to the temple. The New International Version adds the words ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 one day,) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 which are not in the Greek text.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref1 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn1”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� But notice that the verb ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 were going up) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 is in the past progressive form, which indicates that they customarily went up to the temple to pray. The apostles stayed in Jerusalem, obviously to teach the multitude of believers (see 2:41 42, 47). They kept the tradition of praying at stated times in the temple.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref2 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn2”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� The early Christians considered themselves Jews who would not think of breaking with traditional prayer times at the temple. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 c. At three in the afternoon for prayer. According to the Talmud, the people offered prayers in the temple three times per day: early in the morning, in the afternoon, and at sunset.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref3 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn3”
  3. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� As the priests offered sacrifices, the Jews prayed. Indeed, the time for sacrifice was the time for prayer. Peter and John were going to the three o clock meeting and entered the temple complex, but not the sanctuary. Already in the time of David, Jewish people customarily prayed three times a day. Writes David, ) 8 5 3 8 0 0 But I call to the Lord God for help ) and he will save me. ) Morning, noon, and night ) my complaints and groans go up to him, ) and he will hear my voice. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=19.55.16-19.55.17|AUTODETECT|” [) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=19.55.16-19.55.17|AUTODETECT|” Ps. 55:16 17) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref4 11 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn4” GNB) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ] ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. And a man who was crippled from birth was being carried to the gate of the temple called Beautiful, where they usually placed him to beg from those entering the temple.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.9.1|AUTODETECT|” Luke relates that the man born crippled had to be carried to the temple, where he begged for money. As was common in those days, handicapped people were not taught a trade but became beggars 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.9.1|AUTODETECT|” John 9:1) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.9.8|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.9.8|AUTODETECT|”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Relatives and friends daily carried the man to one of the gates of the temple where people entered for prayer. These worshipers would have pangs of conscience when they saw the crippled beggar and consequently would give him some money. The place at the temple was a shrewd choice of the man and his carriers. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Scholars are unable to say with certainty where the temple gate called Beautiful was located. Records about the temple area after Jerusalem s destruction in a.d. 70 are lacking. Says Kirsopp Lake, There was not only a complete destruction of buildings, but an absolute dislocation of tradition in Jerusalem. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref5 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn5”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� Nevertheless, scholars present three theories about the location of the Beautiful gate. They are: ) 8 2 3 8 0 0
  1. The so-called Shusan gate in the outside wall east of the temple. This gate was close to Solomon s Colonnade (3:11) on the outside of the Court of the Gentiles. ) 2. The Nicanor gate located east of the Court of Women. It provided access to the Court of Women from the Court of the Gentiles. Because its doors were made of Corinthian bronze and far exceeded in value those plated with silver and set in gold, ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref6 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn6”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� Peter s remark about not possessing silver or gold (3:6) was quite appropriate. ) 8 2 3 8 0 0
  1. The Nicanor gate situated between the Court of Women and the Court of Men. (This information comes from rabbinic literature.) However, this gate can hardly be the same as the gate called Beautiful. Luke reports that after the invalid was healed, he accompanied the apostles into the temple courts (v. 8). ) Most scholars accept the second theory and consider the gate called Beautiful to be the Nicanor gate made of Corinthian bronze.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref7 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn7”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� An Alexandrian Jew named Nicanor donated the beautiful bronze-covered doors to the temple. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.15.4|AUTODETECT|” Daily the beggar sat at the temple gate and expected monetary gifts from the worshipers. This man was not a member of the Christian community, for then he would have received financial assistance from the believers. God had told the Israelites that there should not be any poor among them 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.15.4|AUTODETECT|” Deut. 15:4) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.6.1-40.6.2|AUTODETECT|” , and see vv. 7 8). But the Jews ignored God s command and considered giving alms to beggars a virtue 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.6.1-40.6.2|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 6:1 2) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. When he saw Peter and John about to enter the temple, he asked them for something. 4. Peter looked at him intently, so did John, and said, Look at us! 5. And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 Just before the two apostles are about to enter the temple area, the beggar asks them for a monetary gift. To him, they are nameless worshipers. He expects that when they are asked to show mercy, they will stop and give him money. Instead of giving the beggar a few coins, Peter fixes his attention on the man and speaks to him. Luke records that John, too, looks intently at the crippled beggar. ) We notice two things in verse 4. First, Peter is not interested in the symptoms of the man s condition, namely, his role as beggar.

Peter looks at him to effect a cure so that the man can be restored physically. Next, Peter and John do not wish to perform a healing miracle without response from the man in question. The apostles have the Holy Spirit to guide them to determine whether the man has faith. And although Luke does not say so in this verse, in his subsequent sermon Peter states unequivocally that the man was healed by faith (v. 16). The beggar was over forty years of age (see 4:22) and presumably had heard Jesus, and possibly Peter, preach in the temple area. He complies with Peter s request and looks at the apostles, expecting to receive something from them. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Greek Words, Phrases, and Constructions in 3:1 5) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 1) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 1���� this word connotes the entire temple complex, both building and grounds, whereas ���� signifies the sanctuary itself. ) �� in the expression of time here, [the preposition] indicates a more definitive period than the simple accusative would have expressed. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref8 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn8” 7) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 2) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Q������ as a present active participle, this word is the equivalent of the present active participle d� of the verb ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 to be) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) 8 3 3 8 0 0 ������ note the frequent use of the imperfect tense in this passage (vv. 1 5). The imperfect expresses repetition. ) ���� !����� daily. Luke has a penchant for this prepositional phrase, for he uses it five times in his Gospel and seven times in Acts. By contrast, it appears only twice in the Pauline Epistles and once in both Matthew and Mark. With a slight variation, the Epistle to the Hebrews has it four times. ) ��� �0���� the infinitive with the definite article in the genitive case expresses purpose. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 5) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 ������ a compound form from �� (upon) and �� (I have, hold) in the imperfect tense needs the complement ��z� @�������� (he was holding his eyes upon [them]). ) ��������� the present active participle denotes manner. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 b. Miracle) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:6 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 6. But Peter said, Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.10.9-40.10.10|AUTODETECT|” Peter continues to be the spokesman as John remains silent. And while the beggar eagerly waits to receive something, Peter says, Silver and gold I do not have. That is, among my possessions I have no money. The money from the people who sold lands and valuables did not belong to Peter (refer to 2:44 45; 4:34 35; 5:1 2). In the service of Jesus, Peter was not a rich man 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.10.9-40.10.10|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 10:9 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.9.14|AUTODETECT|” ). He lived by the Lord s command that those who proclaim the gospel should receive their living from the gospel 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.9.14|AUTODETECT|” I Cor. 9:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 What Peter gives to the crippled beggar is of far greater value to him than any amount of silver and gold. Peter heals him in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth and tells him to walk. For forty years this man had been immobile and now he is about to use his legs. Peter calls upon the name of Jesus to show him that the healing power of Jesus, known to all the people in Israel, flows through the apostle to the crippled man. Therefore not Peter but Jesus grants restoration. ) The term ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 name) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 is significant because it comprises the full revelation of the person mentioned. Hence, the name ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Jesus) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 refers to his birth, ministry, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension. Next, the name ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Christ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 points to the Messiah, who is the exalted Son of God. Also, the place name ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Nazareth) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.19.19|AUTODETECT|” is added for further identification; this was the name Pilate had written on the sign attached to Jesus cross 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.19.19|AUTODETECT|” John 19:19) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). And last, the phrase ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 name of Jesus) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Christ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) occurs repeatedly in Acts.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref9 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn9” 8) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Healing in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth calls for faith on the part of the invalid. Peter commands him to walk, but the crippled man can walk only if he puts his faith in Jesus. The New Testament teaches that miracles occur in connection with faith.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref10 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn10” 9) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 7. Taking him by the right hand, he pulled him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened. 8. And jumping up he stood and began to walk; he entered the temple with them, walking, and jumping, and praising God.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.1.31|AUTODETECT|” When Peter takes the cripple by his right hand to help him stand up, he follows the same procedure Jesus practiced when he healed Peter s mother-in-law of a fever: Taking her hand, Jesus helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.1.31|AUTODETECT|” Mark 1:31) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). In both cases, the miracle occurs after the patients are helped by extending the hand. Note that Luke, as a physician, accurately reports that Peter took hold of the man s right hand. The man instantly feels strength in his feet and ankles and knows that a miracle has taken place. The adverb ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 immediately) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 makes plain that a miracle occurred. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.17.15|AUTODETECT|” The man jumps up and for the first time in his life stands erect. What an experience of joy and happiness! Even though he has never been able to walk, he tries and has no difficulties. His walking turns into jumping, for he realizes that God has performed a miracle in his life. He utters words of praise and thanks to God and desires to accompany the apostles into the temple courts for prayer. (The place where his relatives and friends placed him to beg from day to day was not considered a court of the temple.) Now he enters the temple courts to express his gratitude to God 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.17.15|AUTODETECT|” Luke 17:15) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 4 3 8 0 0 The parallel of Paul healing the crippled man in Lystra is striking. Luke writes that Paul looked directly at the man and saw that he had faith to be healed. Then Paul told him to stand up on his feet, with the result that the man jumped up and began to walk (14:9 10). ) Significant is the indirect reference to the arrival of the messianic age. Prophesying the time of the Messiah s coming, Isaiah said: ) Then will the eyes of the blind be opened ) and the ears of the deaf unstopped. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Then will the lame leap like a deer,) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 and the mute tongue shout for joy. ) [35:5 6a, ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref11 11 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn11” NIV) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , italics added] ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.11.5|AUTODETECT|” Jesus inaugurated the messianic age when he made the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers clean, and the deaf hear; when he raised the dead and preached the gospel to the poor 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.11.5|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 11:5) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.22|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.22|AUTODETECT|” Luke 7:22) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). After Pentecost, this messianic age continues, as Peter indicates by miraculously healing a crippled man in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 9. And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10. They recognized him as the one who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 5 3 8 0 0 How long the apostles and the man who was healed prayed in the temple courts is not known. Luke relates the reaction of the people who witness the effect of the miracle in the beggar who now walks, jumps, and praises God. ) These are the facts: ) a. For many years the people have known the crippled man as a beggar seated at the gate called Beautiful; they know that his malady was a birth defect that made it impossible for him to walk. ) b. They recognize the beggar and now see him walking around and jumping for joy; they hear that he praises God for healing him. ) c. They are utterly astonished and amazed in reaction to a wonderful act of God. As Jesus used to perform miracles in their midst, now his apostles perform them in his name.

In short, what Jesus began during his earthly ministry is now continued through his immediate followers. In wonder and amazement the people are open to the good news of Jesus Christ, which Peter is about to proclaim. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Doctrinal Considerations in 3:6) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.5|AUTODETECT|” Our names serve the useful purpose of distinguishing us from other persons. To have the same first and last names as someone else is confusing and sometimes even annoying. But our personal names do not reveal anything concerning our being, characteristics, and abilities. Scripture teaches us that when God gives names to people, their names describe their personalities. For instance, God calls Abram Abraham, which means father of many nations 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.5|AUTODETECT|” Gen. 17:5) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.1.21|AUTODETECT|” ). And the angel of the Lord instructs Joseph to call the son of Mary Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.1.21|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 1:21) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Jesus name reveals his being and his mission. Appearing in human flesh, Jesus as the Son of God has power to forgive sins. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.7.22|AUTODETECT|” Jesus disciples prophesy, cast out demons, and perform miracles in his name 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.7.22|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 7:22) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.9.39|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.9.39|AUTODETECT|” Mark 9:39) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.10.17|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.10.17|AUTODETECT|” Luke 10:17) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.47|AUTODETECT|” ). They have received authority to preach repentance and forgiveness in Jesus name 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.47|AUTODETECT|” Luke 24:47) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.14.26|AUTODETECT|” ) and to act on his behalf. When God pours out the Holy Spirit in that name 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.14.26|AUTODETECT|” John 14:26) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.3.6|AUTODETECT|” ), the apostles receive divine power and authority to perform miracles 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.3.6|AUTODETECT|” Acts 3:6) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.14.10|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.14.10|AUTODETECT|” 14:10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Are we able to prophesy and perform exorcisms and miracles by using the name ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Jesus) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ? Although the apostles received miraculous powers, the New Testament indicates that Jesus gives us no commands to cast out demons, heal the sick, and raise the dead in his name. What Jesus does tell us is to use the formula ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 in the name of Jesus) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.14.13-43.14.14|AUTODETECT|” whenever we pray to God the Father 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.14.13-43.14.14|AUTODETECT|” John 14:13 14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.15.16|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.15.16|AUTODETECT|” 15:16) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.16.23-43.16.24|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.16.23-43.16.24|AUTODETECT|” 16:23 24) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.6.9-40.6.10|AUTODETECT|” ). This formula should not be a formal and habitual conclusion to our prayers. It signifies that as Christ s followers we ask God to bless us in glorifying God s name, extending his kingdom, and doing his will 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.6.9-40.6.10|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 6:9 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). When we pray in harmony with the prescription Jesus has given us, God will hear and answer our prayers.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref12 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn12” 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Greek Words, Phrases, and Constructions in 3:7 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 7) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 ������ the aorist active participle from ����� (I take hold of) is followed by the accusative �P��� as direct object and the genitive ��� ������ ������, which is partitive. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 8) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 ���������� the present middle (deponent) participle of the compound verb �������� (I leap up) depicts continuity, intensity, and direction. The main verb ��� is in the aorist to indicate single occurrence. But ���������� is in the imperfect active: the man did not stop walking. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 ���������� the imperfect tense in this compound verb conveys that they ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 began) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 to recognize him. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref13 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn13” 11) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� The preposition �� has a directive rather than an intensive connotation (compare 4:13).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref14 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn14” 12) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 ����������� in the perfect tense from the verb �������� (I meet, happen), this active participle is translated as a pluperfect. Nor the action, which belongs to the past, but the continuing state of the miracle is important. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 2. Address of Peter) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:11 26) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 3 3 8 0 0 11 While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people, full of amazement, ran together to them at the place called Solomon s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he addressed the crowd: Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this or why do you gaze at us as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and disowned in the presence of Pilate, although he had decided to release him. 14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15 You killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead. We are his witnesses. 16 And by faith in his name, this one whom you see and know was made strong in his name. And the faith that has come through him has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you. ) 17 And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your leaders did. 18 But God fulfilled in this way the things which he had foretold through all the prophets that his Christ would suffer. 19 Repent, therefore, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, namely, Jesus. 21 He must stay in heaven until the times of restoration of all things occur about which God spoke long ago through his holy prophets. 22 For Moses said, The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers; listen to everything he tells you. 23 And anyone who does not listen to that prophet will be utterly destroyed from among his people. ) 24 And all the prophets, as many as have spoken from Samuel and those succeeding him, likewise foretold these days. 25 And you are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, And through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed. 26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your evil ways. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 a. Explanation) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:11 16) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Peter is a true missionary of Jesus. He sees an opportunity to witness for his Lord and he takes it. He performs a miracle, observes its effect, and immediately speaks to the crowd that gathers. He knows that his audience is filled with wonder and amazement, is sympathetic toward him, and wants to hear an explanation. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 11. While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people, full of amazement, ran together to them at the place called Solomon s Colonnade.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 Luke provides no details about the prayer service in the Court of Men. We infer that when Peter and John tried to walk through the Court of Women and the temple gate called Beautiful into the Court of the Gentiles, the crippled man who was healed did not permit them to get out of his sight. We need not think that he prevented the apostles from walking. Rather, he stayed next to them and indicated to the crowd that Jesus disciples had been instrumental in healing him. ) The focus of attention is therefore on Peter and John. Luke writes, All the people, full of amazement, ran together to them. When the apostles walked through the Court of the Gentiles to Solomon s Colonnade, throngs of people began to surround them.

Solomon s Colonnade, located on the east side of the temple building, was thought to be a part of Solomon s temple. But this assumption is based more on honorable remembrance of this great king than on actuality. The floor plans of the respective temples of Solomon and Herod differ considerably, so that identification of the exact place is not possible.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref15 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn15” 13) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 There was a three-aisled colonnade with columns that reached a height of twenty-seven feet. The rows of columns were spaced thirty f[ee]t apart at the side aisles and forty-five f[ee]t at the center aisle. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref16 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn16” 14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.10.22|AUTODETECT|” �� In all, there were 162 columns. The colonnade was covered with a cedar roof, and the place itself afforded ample room for countless people. This was the place where Jesus met the Jewish leaders when he came to Jerusalem for the celebration of the Dedication Feast 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.10.22|AUTODETECT|” John 10:22) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). And here the crowd, curious and amazed, gathered around Peter and John to find out what had happened to the crippled beggar. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 12. When Peter saw this, he addressed the crowd: Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this or why do you gaze at us as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk? ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 3 3 8 0 0 Peter has an audience ready to hear his explanation, for the people are amazed at the miracle that has occurred. They display no skepticism; the ridicule that was heard at Pentecost is absent (compare 2:13). Therefore, Peter has a rare opportunity to proclaim the gospel. As in his Pentecost sermon, Peter first explains the circumstances of the miracle, then acquaints his hearers with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and last calls them to repentance and faith. ) a. Men of Israel. Peter uses the familiar address of his Pentecost sermon (2:22), for he is speaking to a crowd of Jewish people who know the Old Testament Scriptures and who are not ignorant of the miracles Jesus performed.

He addresses them as the people of God and tells them that they should not be surprised at the miracle they see in the crippled beggar. By implication he reminds them of the works of Jesus of Nazareth, whose power continues in his immediate followers. ) b. Why do you gaze at us as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk? Peter reproves his Jewish audience by admonishing them to look not at the works of man but at the power of God. Luke provides a parallel in the account of the people of Lystra, who regarded Paul and Barnabas as gods after Paul healed a crippled man (14:8 18). Of course, the Jerusalem crowd does not worship Peter and John, but they think that Peter and John have gained inherent power and godliness and thereby earned the ability to make the lame person walk.

Peter directs their attention not to man s works but to God s glory. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 13. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and disowned in the presence of Pilate, although he had decided to release him. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.3.6|AUTODETECT|” Luke presents only an abstract of Peter s address. Nevertheless, the record clearly shows that Peter appeals to the religious motives of his audience. After addressing them as men of Israel, he notes that God is the God of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Here Peter touches a basic part of Israel s religious foundation. God revealed himself to the forefathers, of whom Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are the first three generations. Here are the same words God spoke to Moses from the burning bush: I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.3.6|AUTODETECT|” Exod. 3:6) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.3.15|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.3.15|AUTODETECT|” 15) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref17 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn17” 15) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.22.32|AUTODETECT|” �� Jesus also referred to these same words when he, in his address to the Sadducees about the doctrine of the resurrection, told them that God is a God of the living and not of the dead 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.22.32|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 22:32) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.12.26-41.12.27|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.12.26-41.12.27|AUTODETECT|” Mark 12:26 27) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.20.37-42.20.38|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.20.37-42.20.38|AUTODETECT|” Luke 20:37 38) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.8.11|AUTODETECT|” ). And last, Stephen mentions them in his address before the Sanhedrin (7:32). The words are hallowed by reverential use. Conclusively, God is the God of Israel s forefathers 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.8.11|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 8:11) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.22.14|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.22.14|AUTODETECT|” Acts 22:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.52.13-23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” Peter continues and says, The God of our fathers has glorified his servant Jesus. He indicates that Jesus stands in the line of the patriarchs and the spiritual forefathers of the Jewish people. God has glorified Jesus, whom Peter deliberately calls servant to remind his listeners of Isaiah s prophecy concerning the suffering and glory of the Lord s servant 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.52.13-23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 52:13 53:12) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.12.18|AUTODETECT|” ). They should know that Jesus fulfilled this messianic prophecy 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.12.18|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 12:18) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Jesus is the servant of God (see v. 26; 4:27, 30).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref18 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn18” 16) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” �� During his ministry he refers to his fulfillment of Isaiah s prophecy 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 53:12) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.22.37|AUTODETECT|” and ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.22.37|AUTODETECT|” Luke 22:37) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.52.13|AUTODETECT|” ). Jesus is the suffering servant, but God has glorified him; that is, he was raised and lifted up and highly exalted 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.52.13|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 52:13) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , NIV). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Why has Jesus been raised up? Because, says Peter to his fellow Jews, You handed [him] over and disowned [him] in the presence of Pilate, although he had decided to release him. He puts the burden of guilt where it belongs. The Jews are responsible for the death of God s servant, whom God glorified by raising him from the dead. He subsequently ascended to heaven to take his place at God s right hand. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.11|AUTODETECT|” In the presence of Pontius Pilate, the Jews disowned God s servant, who had come to his own people 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.11|AUTODETECT|” John 1:11) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.4|AUTODETECT|” ). And even when Pilate wanted to set Jesus free because he found no basis for a charge against him 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.4|AUTODETECT|” Luke 23:4) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.14|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.14|AUTODETECT|” 14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.19.12-43.19.16|AUTODETECT|” ), they put Pilate to the test. The Jews first forced him to maintain his allegiance to Caesar and then made him yield to their demand to crucify Jesus 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.19.12-43.19.16|AUTODETECT|” John 19:12 16) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 14. You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15. You killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead. We are his witnesses. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=19.16.10|AUTODETECT|” The Jews should have known from the Old Testament Scriptures that the Messiah is called holy. For example, in his Pentecost sermon (2:27) Peter reminded them of this fact by quoting ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=19.16.10|AUTODETECT|” Psalms 16:10) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.41.14|AUTODETECT|” , Nor will you let your Holy One undergo decay. He pointed out that David was not speaking of himself but of the Christ 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.41.14|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 41:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=24.23.5|AUTODETECT|” ). And the people knew from the prophets that the Messiah is the Righteous One. Thus Isaiah wrote, By his knowledge my righteous servant will make many righteous 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=24.23.5|AUTODETECT|” Jer. 23:5) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=24.33.15|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=24.33.15|AUTODETECT|” 33:15) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=38.9.9|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=38.9.9|AUTODETECT|” Zech. 9:9) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref19 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn19” 17) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.15.7|AUTODETECT|” Peter reminds his audience of their recent history and repeats the charge that they disowned and killed Jesus. They were the people who stood before Pontius Pilate and demanded the death of Jesus. They wanted the release of the prisoner Barabbas, who was an insurrectionist and murderer 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.15.7|AUTODETECT|” Mark 15:7) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.13-42.23.19|AUTODETECT|” ). Indeed, the choice Pilate put before the Jews was clear. Pilate said that he would release to them either Jesus, whom he had found to be innocent, or the rioter and murderer Barabbas 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.13-42.23.19|AUTODETECT|” Luke 23:13 19) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.27.19|AUTODETECT|” ). Even Pilate s wife told the governor not to have anything to do with that innocent man Jesus 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.27.19|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 27:19) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.10.28|AUTODETECT|” You killed the Prince of life. Peter s denunciation is directly aimed at the conscience of his audience. Note that he puts the blame not on Pontius Pilate, who commanded his soldiers to crucify Jesus. Peter blames the Jewish people who, incited by the chief priests and elders, demanded Jesus death. He asserts that they themselves are the murderers. Here is the stark contrast and the depth of their crime: they asked Pilate for the release of Barabbas the murderer (v. 14) and the death of Jesus the Prince of life (v. 15). But Jesus is the giver of life 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.10.28|AUTODETECT|” John 10:28) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.2.10|AUTODETECT|” ) and therefore is its source. The Greek term translated prince can also mean author 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.2.10|AUTODETECT|” Heb. 2:10) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.12.2|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.12.2|AUTODETECT|” 12:2) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Mortal man, however, is unable to kill the author of life, who has risen from the grave. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 God raised [him] from the dead. A characteristic theme that the apostles Peter and Paul express in their sermons appears in this sequence: you Jewish people killed Jesus; God raised him from the dead; and we apostles are witnesses.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref20 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn20” 18) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� If God raised Jesus from the dead, then by implication he is also able to give life to his murderers. In other words, Peter s triumphant announcement, God raised [him] from the dead, reaches our to include his accused audience. When they see the error of their way and turn to God in repentance and faith, God is willing to forgive and restore them as his people and to grant them eternal life. Accordingly, Jesus apostles are witnesses of Christ s resurrection and proclaim the good news of life and healing in his name. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 16. And by faith in his name, this one whom you see and know was made strong in his name. And the faith that has come through him has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Faith in the name of Jesus is the basic requirement that Peter places before his listeners. By faith in the resurrected and glorified Jesus, the apostles are able to perform miracles. Notice that the expressions ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 faith) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 and ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 his) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 [) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Jesus ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ] ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 name) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 appear twice in this verse. Let us look at these two concepts. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 a. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Faith.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 The question we must ask is whether Peter speaks about the faith of the apostles or the faith of the cripple. The answer, of course, is that both the apostles and the beggar had faith. Peter and John performed the miracle only because they fully trusted Jesus to give them the power to heal. The lame man also trusted the Lord to heal him, even if Luke refrains from suggesting anything about his faith at the time the miracle took place (vv. 3 7). This faith, as Peter puts it, comes through Jesus. Only through him is faith effective, as is evident in the healing of the lame man: And the faith which is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref21 11 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn21” RSV) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Faith and the name of Jesus are the two sides of the same coin that represents healing. In brief, faith is the manner and Jesus name is the cause of the man s restoration.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref22 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn22” 19) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 b. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Name.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 In the Greek, verse 16 lacks polish and balance. As a resum� presented by Luke, it reflects Peter s emphasis on the name of Jesus, which he repeatedly mentions and even personifies. Literally the text says, It is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref23 11 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn23” NASB) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.10.17|AUTODETECT|” ). When Peter said to the cripple, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk (v. 6), he did not merely utter a magic formula that caused a miracle. On the contrary, by faith in Jesus name he trusted that Jesus divine power would flow through him to heal the lame man. The seven sons of Sceva without faith invoked the name of Jesus and accomplished nothing, but received a severe beating from the evil spirit they tried to cast out (19:13 16). However, when the seventy-two disciples commissioned by Jesus returned to him, they rejoiced and said, Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.10.17|AUTODETECT|” Luke 10:17) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , NIV). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Faith in the name of Jesus calls forth a response from the beggar, who extends his right hand to Peter and realizes that his feet and ankles are strong. With this evidence, which everyone in the audience can see, Peter is now at the point of asking the Jews to put their faith in Jesus. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Practical Considerations in 3:16) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.12.9|AUTODETECT|” Throughout the history of the church, the gift of healing the sick has never been absent. The names of Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, and John Wesley, not to mention the names of modern-day Christians, stand out in relation to a healing ministry. Among the gifts of the Holy Spirit is the gift of healing 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.12.9|AUTODETECT|” I Cor. 12:9) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.12.28|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.12.28|AUTODETECT|” 28) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.12.30|AUTODETECT|” ). Paul, however, pointedly and rhetorically asks, Do all have gifts of healing? 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.12.30|AUTODETECT|” I Cor. 12:30) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=50.2.27|AUTODETECT|” , NIV). Paul himself performed healing miracles during his missionary tours, but he gives no indication that he healed Epaphroditus, who was so ill that he almost died 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=50.2.27|AUTODETECT|” Phil. 2:27) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=55.4.20|AUTODETECT|” ). Paul openly admits that he left Trophimus sick in Miletus 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=55.4.20|AUTODETECT|” II Tim. 4:20) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=47.12.7-47.12.9|AUTODETECT|” ). And Paul himself had to contend with a thorn in the flesh which God did not remove 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=47.12.7-47.12.9|AUTODETECT|” II Cor. 12:7 9) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). In short, Paul was not able to use his gift of healing whenever he pleased and wherever he was. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 James instructs us to call on the elders of the church when we are ill. These elders should pray and anoint with oil in the name of the Lord (5:14). He emphasizes that prayer offered in faith will heal the sick person (v. 15), for faith and prayer are requisites to which the Lord responds.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref24 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn24” 20) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=47.12.9|AUTODETECT|” �� Sometimes healing miracles do not occur, especially when God wants to strengthen our faith to his glory. As Scripture teaches, God answers prayer at his time and in his own way. He said to Paul, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=47.12.9|AUTODETECT|” II Cor. 12:9) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Greek Words, Phrases, and Constructions in 3:11 16) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 11) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 ���������� �r �P��� the present active participle with the pronoun in the genitive case forms the genitive absolute construction. ) A ���� in Luke s Gospel and Acts, this is a favorite expression. Of the 143 occurrences of this noun in the New Testament, 84 are in Luke s writings. The noun is collective; has a verb in the singular (����������, aorist active from �������� [I run together]); and features a compound adjective (�������, utterly astonished) in the plural. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 12) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 !��� because of its position in the sentence, this personal pronoun is emphatic. It is in the dative plural as an indirect object and is explained by the perfect active participle ����������� (from ����� [I do, make]) in the dative. ) ��� ���������� with the definite article in the genitive the present active infinitive expresses purpose. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 14) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 �x� ���� ��v ������� with one definite article two epithets are applied to one person.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref25 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn25” 21) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� Notice the contrast between this phrase and ���� ����� (murderer). ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 16) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 ! ������ the general context of this noun indicates that both the apostles and the cripple put their faith in Jesus Christ. ) ������� a compound adverb from three prepositions (��, �, and ���) has the secondary meaning ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 in the sight of) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 instead of opposite. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 b. Exhortation) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:17 23) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Peter has uncovered the miserable plight of his listeners, who now see their guilt before God. Although they may register excuses and plead extenuating circumstances, they remain guilty of killing Jesus Christ, the author of life. Peter addresses them with gentle words spoken with pastoral interest and concern. He places himself on their level and speaks words of comfort. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 17. And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your leaders did. 18. But God fulfilled in this way the things which he had foretold through all the prophets that his Christ would suffer. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 We make these observations: ) a. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Ignorance.) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=4.15.30-4.15.31|AUTODETECT|” After explaining the events of the recent past which are familiar to every listener in Peter s audience, Peter turns to the present situation. In gentle tones he is actually asking, What shall we do about your sin? Because the people look to him for guidance, Peter has a perfect opportunity to lead them to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. As a pastor he admits that his listeners, whom he addresses as brothers, committed their crime in ignorance. They sinned unintentionally, being led astray by a mob spirit that caused them to shout, Crucify him. If they had sinned defiantly, they would have committed blasphemy. God says that he does not forgive a man who sins intentionally 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=4.15.30-4.15.31|AUTODETECT|” Num. 15:30 31) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.12.31-40.12.32|AUTODETECT|” ). Someone who sins defiantly is actually committing the sin against the Holy Spirit 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.12.31-40.12.32|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 12:31 32) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). The Jewish people, however, sinned unintentionally because of spiritual blindness. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.34|AUTODETECT|” The Jews did not realize that Jesus of Nazareth came to them as their Messiah. Nor did they understand the Scriptures that spoke of the suffering Servant, that is, the Messiah. In his sermon to the Jews in Pisidian Antioch, Paul says that the people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus (13:27). Nevertheless, their guilt, which can be removed only by repentance and by Christ s forgiving love, remains. Christ s love is present. Even on the cross, Jesus prayed for the people who killed him: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.23.34|AUTODETECT|” Luke 23:34) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.12.24|AUTODETECT|” Peter includes the leaders of the Jewish people in his address: And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your leaders did. This general statement does not mean that every Jewish leader acted in ignorance. Remember that Jesus taught the doctrine of sinning against the Holy Spirit when Pharisees and teachers of the law said that he was casting out demons by Beelzebub, the prince of demons 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.12.24|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 12:24) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.3.22|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.3.22|AUTODETECT|” Mark 3:22) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.11.15|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.11.15|AUTODETECT|” Luke 11:15) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 b. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Fulfillment.) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.26-42.24.27|AUTODETECT|” Peter repeats the words that Jesus spoke first to the two men of Emmaus and later in the upper room when he opened the Scriptures and told the disciples that the Christ would suffer and enter his glory 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.26-42.24.27|AUTODETECT|” Luke 24:26 27) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.45-42.24.46|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.45-42.24.46|AUTODETECT|” 45 46) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Peter bases his sermon on the Old Testament Scriptures and tells his audience that Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy. In fact, Peter puts it pointedly when he says that God fulfilled in this way the things which he had foretold through all the prophets. God speaks through his servants the prophets, but he fulfills his word through Jesus his Son. God, then, provides continuity in his revelation. He makes it known that the Christian community lives in the age of fulfillment.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref26 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn26” 22) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� Thus, the early Christians see in the Old Testament Scriptures Christ s humiliation and suffering that leads to glory. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.50.6|AUTODETECT|” The prophets in the Old Testament era prophesied that the Christ would suffer 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.50.6|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 50:6) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.53.3-23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.53.3-23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” 53:3 12) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=60.1.10-60.1.12|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=60.1.10-60.1.12|AUTODETECT|” I Peter 1:10 12) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.25|AUTODETECT|” ). Because the Jews were familiar with the writings of the prophets, they should have known these facts. Jesus told the men of Emmaus that they were slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.25|AUTODETECT|” Luke 24:25) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.45|AUTODETECT|” ); and in the upper room Jesus had to open the minds of his disciples so that they could understand the Scriptures 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.45|AUTODETECT|” Luke 24:45) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 Now Peter follows the example that Jesus set and instructs his listeners in the teaching concerning the suffering of the Messiah. He tells them that Jesus suffered and died on the cross, because the Jews handed him over to be crucified. He also shows them the way of repentance, a turning to God, remission of sins, and a renewal of life which is refreshing. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 19. Repent, therefore, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away, 20. that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, namely, Jesus. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 a. Repent, therefore, and turn to God. Here is the answer to the question, What shall we do about your sin? On the basis of the scriptural evidence that God has fulfilled the messianic prophecies, Peter commands his hearers to repent (compare 2:38). They must renounce their former life and turn their thinking around, so that they no longer follow their old ways but listen obediently to God s Word fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Repentance affects the totality of man s existence; it reaches the inner depths of his being and touches all his external relations with God and with his neighbor. Repentance is a turning away from sin; faith is a turning to God.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref27 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn27” 23) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� Peter tells the people to turn to God, which in simpler language is: repent and believe. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 b. So that your sins may be wiped away. Peter presents a picture of man s sins recorded on a slate that can be wiped clean. Granted that he fails to say who cleans the slate, we know that only God through Jesus Christ forgives sins. Perhaps this is an indication of the typical Hebraic way of expressing a thought without using God s name. Peter s words are an allusion to baptism, which is the symbol of washing away man s sins. Notice that Peter uses the word ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 sins) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 in the plural to encompass the totality of the believer s sins. When God forgives man s sins, the relationship between God and man is restored. This means that man enters a new period in his life. Peter expresses this thought in characteristic terms. He says, ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 c. That times of refreshing may come from the Lord. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref28 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn28” 24) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� This indeed is an interesting clause, which literally reads, that there may come seasons of refreshing from the face of the Lord. What does Peter mean? The word ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 refreshing) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.8.15|AUTODETECT|” occurs only once in the New Testament and once in the Septuagint text of the Old Testament 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.8.15|AUTODETECT|” Exod. 8:15) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.8.11|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.8.11|AUTODETECT|” 8:11) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 LXX). As a result, scholars are unable to ascertain the precise meaning of this word. Here are some suggestions they submit: ) 8 1 3 8 0 0

  1. The times of refreshing are the age of salvation, which is promised to the nation Israel if it repents. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref29 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn29”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0
  1. The phrase ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 times of spiritual strength) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (GNB) refers to the future and to Jesus return. ��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref30 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn30”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� In light of the context, commentators think that the phrase describes the imminent return of Jesus. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0
  1. Because the phrase ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 times of refreshing) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 is directly linked with repentance and turning to God, it refers to times that are in the immediate, not the remote, future.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref31 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn31”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 In view of the uncertainty surrounding this phrase, we should refrain from being dogmatic. The word ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 times) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 is in the plural and signifies periodic seasons in which the forgiven and restored believer experiences the refreshing nearness of the Lord. Moreover, we must ask whether the term ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Lord) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 denotes Jesus or is the Old Testament name for God. The subject of the next clause is God. This is evident, for example, in the following translation: Then the Lord may grant you a time of recovery and send you the Messiah he has already appointed -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref32 11 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn32” NEB) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref33 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn33”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 d. And that he may send the Christ appointed for you, namely, Jesus. In response to man s repentance and turning to God, God is sending the Christ. But when is Christ coming? To be sure, Christ did come to his people, who rejected and killed him. At present, he comes to all who listen to him through the preaching of God s Word. And at the end of the age, God will send Christ Jesus to earth again. But what is the context in which Peter speaks? ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=61.3.12|AUTODETECT|” Peter addresses Jews who, though they did not accept the God-appointed Jesus when he lived among them, now receive the opportunity to claim him as their Messiah. In his grace and love, God gives them one more opportunity to acknowledge the Christ. If they reject him a second time, they will not be able to come to repentance when Jesus eventually returns on the clouds of heaven. Their repentance, therefore, will speed Christ s return, Peter corroborates this thought in his epistle: You ought to live holy and godly lives by looking forward to and by speeding the coming of God s day 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=61.3.12|AUTODETECT|” II Peter 3:12) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. He must stay in heaven until the times of restoration of all things occur about which God spoke long ago through his holy prophets. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.24.36|AUTODETECT|” a. He must stay in heaven. In his discourse on the end of the age, Jesus told the disciples that no one but the Father knows the exact time of Jesus return 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.24.36|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 24:36) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.24.14|AUTODETECT|” ). Therefore, God the Father determines when Jesus will come back to restore everything. In the meantime, while Christ s gospel is preached on earth, Jesus remains in heaven, from where he directs the development of his church and kingdom. He will not return until this gospel of the kingdom [has been] preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then will come the end 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.24.14|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 24:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 b. Until the times of restoration of all things occur. What does Peter intend to say with these words? In the context of the passage, he addresses Jewish people who look forward to the restoration of all things, as the Old Testament prophets in the Scriptures told them. The times of refreshing that come as a result of repentance and faith are harbingers of the time of complete restoration. Whereas the seasons of refreshing are periodic and subjective, the time of restoration is permanent and objective.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref34 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn34”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.15.24|AUTODETECT|” �� According to Paul, the restoration will be completed when everything has been subjected to Jesus Christ and when he hands the kingdom to his Father 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.15.24|AUTODETECT|” I Cor. 15:24) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=60.1.10-60.1.12|AUTODETECT|” c. About which God spoke long ago through his holy prophets. Peter proves his point by referring again to the Old Testament prophecies 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=60.1.10-60.1.12|AUTODETECT|” I Peter 1:10 12) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=61.1.19-61.1.21|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=61.1.19-61.1.21|AUTODETECT|” II Peter 1:19 21) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Notice that Peter calls the prophets holy because they conveyed divine revelation. In a sense, Peter repeats the wording of verse 18, where he says that God fulfilled in this way the things which he had foretold through all the prophets. God made promises through his spokesmen the prophets. What did the prophets say? ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. For Moses said, The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers; listen to everything he tells you. 23. And anyone who does not listen to that prophet will be utterly destroyed from among his people. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.18.18|AUTODETECT|” a. For Moses said. From among the Old Testament prophets, Peter chooses the example of Moses. No one can dispute the prophetic status of Moses, for God himself gave him this rank 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.18.18|AUTODETECT|” Deut. 18:18) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.3.4|AUTODETECT|” ). At the burning bush God called Moses to be his prophet 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.3.4|AUTODETECT|” Exod. 3:4) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.3.1-9.3.14|AUTODETECT|” ); other prophets received a similar call 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.3.1-9.3.14|AUTODETECT|” I Sam. 3:1 14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.6.1-23.6.13|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.6.1-23.6.13|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 6:1 13) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=24.1.4-24.1.19|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=24.1.4-24.1.19|AUTODETECT|” Jer. 1:4 19) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=26.1.1-26.1.3|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=26.1.1-26.1.3|AUTODETECT|” Ezek. 1:1 3) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Moses, then, is first in the line of the prophets and is the greatest. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.18.15-5.18.20|AUTODETECT|” b. The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet. Peter quotes a familiar passage from the Old Testament. He gives an abbreviated version of the words spoken by Moses and recorded in ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.18.15-5.18.20|AUTODETECT|” Deuteronomy 18:15 20) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . The Gospel writers allude to these words numerous times��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref35 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn35”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� and Stephen in his address to the Sanhedrin partially quotes them (7:37). The exact wording, therefore, differs from the Hebrew text and the Septuagintal translation, but the meaning is virtually identical. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=3.23.29|AUTODETECT|” c. Like me from among your brothers. Fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy, Christ is a prophet like Moses, speaks the words God has given him, and demands that the Jewish people listen obediently to what he has to say. The conclusion is that everyone who refuses to listen to Jesus will be cut off from his people 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=3.23.29|AUTODETECT|” Lev. 23:29) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=4.12.8|AUTODETECT|” Is Christ like Moses? Moses says that God will raise up a prophet like him. The Jews considered Moses the greatest prophet on earth because God spoke to him face to face 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=4.12.8|AUTODETECT|” Num. 12:8) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). They also knew this eloquent testimony concerning Moses: ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.34.10-5.34.12|AUTODETECT|” There has never yet risen in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face: remember all the signs and portents which the Lord sent him to show in Egypt to Pharaoh and all his servants and the whole land; remember the strong hand of Moses and the terrible deeds which he did in the sight of all Israel. [) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=5.34.10-5.34.12|AUTODETECT|” Deut. 34:10 12) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , NEB] ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.24.3-2.24.8|AUTODETECT|” But Christ surpassed Moses in every respect. The writer of Hebrews puts it succinctly when he says that Moses was a servant in God s house but Christ is a son over God s house (3:5 6). Moses instituted the first covenant for the nation Israel 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.24.3-2.24.8|AUTODETECT|” Exod. 24:3 8) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.8.13|AUTODETECT|” ), but this covenant became obsolete 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.8.13|AUTODETECT|” Heb. 8:13) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.26.28|AUTODETECT|” ); Christ instituted the new covenant in his blood for people from every nation 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.26.28|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 26:28) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.11.25|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=46.11.25|AUTODETECT|” I Cor. 11:25) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Yet the similarity of Christ and Moses is evident in the words, a prophet like me from among your brothers. Christ is a prophet who, like Moses, is a physical descendant of Abraham and thus belongs to Israel. The Jews who listen to Peter must acknowledge that Christ indeed fulfilled the prophetic words of Moses. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.5.45-43.5.46|AUTODETECT|” d. Listen to everything he tells you. With this prophecy Peter seems to tell his Jewish hearers that if they believe and obey the words of Moses, they should also believe and obey Jesus. Moses prophesied about the Christ, and Christ spoke about Moses 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.5.45-43.5.46|AUTODETECT|” John 5:45 46) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). The Jewish people expected the coming of ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 the) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.21|AUTODETECT|” Prophet, as they said repeatedly during Jesus ministry 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.21|AUTODETECT|” John 1:21) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.25|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.25|AUTODETECT|”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.7.40|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.7.40|AUTODETECT|” 7:40) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). And many times they called Jesus a prophet or the Prophet.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref36 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn36”
  3. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 e. And anyone who does not listen to that prophet will be utterly destroyed from among his people. Here is the proverbial two-sided coin. On the one hand, God gives the command to obey; on the other, he reveals the consequence of disobedience. God calls the Jews to listen to the words of Moses in which he speaks of the Christ. He commands them to listen to Christ s message. But God encountered unwillingness when the Jews refused to obey Jesus during his earthly ministry. Now once more God speaks to them through the mouth of one of Christ s apostles. If he finds that they continue in their disobedience, they will be cut off from God s people. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Practical Considerations in 3:22b) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 In English, we have two verbs that are synonyms, yet each can have its own distinct meaning. They are the verbs ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 to hear) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 and ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 to listen) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . The first verb means, among other things, to perceive with the ear. The second one signifies to hear with thoughtful attention. Due to the multiplicity of noises that we hear around us, we often fail to listen. That is, our minds possess an uncanny ability to hear but not respond. Children at times demonstrate this proficiency of hearing without listening when bedtime approaches. Parents gently remind them to get ready for bed, but find that the youngsters continue to stall for time. If the children do not respond even after repeated and sometimes more persistent reminders, father or mother often asks: Do you hear me? Certainly they hear, but they fail to listen. ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.17.5|AUTODETECT|” Similar episodes also occur daily in our own adult lives. Speaking to us of his Son, God says, You must listen to everything he tells you. We nod and promise to do so. But when we examine ourselves, we confess that even though Jesus speaks to us when we read the Scriptures, we fail to act obediently. Remember, therefore, that God spoke from heaven at the time of Jesus transfiguration and said: This is my Son, whom I love; I am well pleased with him. Listen to him! 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.17.5|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 17:5) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Greek Words, Phrases, and Constructions in 3:17 23) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verve 17) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 ��v ��� Peter makes a transition from his explanation of past events to that of present realities. ) ���p ������ instead of a participle, Luke uses a prepositional phrase to express manner: in ignorance. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 20) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 E��� � the combination of adverb and particle introduces a purpose clause that is based on the aorist active imperatives ����������� (repent!) and ���������� (turn!) in the preceding verse (v. 19). ) ������ this noun is closely related to ������ (v. 21) and like it is without the definite article. In the verses 21 and 22, the nouns are virtually synonymous. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 23) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 ����� ��� �������� as a protasis in a conditional sentence, the verb is the aorist active subjunctive. The aorist denotes single action. Followed by the genitive case in the noun ��������, the verb has the following meaning: every soul which will not hear that prophet .��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref37 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn37”
  4. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 c. Promise) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 3:24 26) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 The last three verses of Peter s sermon form the conclusion to his discourse. In these verses Peter reminds his audience of the covenant blessings which they have inherited through Abraham, their spiritual father. Now, through Jesus Christ, God continues to bless his people. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. And all the prophets, as many as have spoken from Samuel and those succeeding him, likewise foretold these days. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.3.19|AUTODETECT|” The line of reasoning Peter develops is that all the prophets, from Moses to Samuel to those who follow, have spoken about the coming of the Messiah. After quoting Moses prophecy in the preceding verses, Peter mentions Samuel. In the intervening ages between Moses and Samuel, the prophets left no prophecies concerning the Christ. For this reason, Peter omits that period and continues with Samuel, who in Jewish writings was known as the teacher of the prophets 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.3.19|AUTODETECT|” I Sam. 3:19) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref38 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn38”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� However, Scripture gives no indication that Samuel either prophesied or taught the prophets. If we take the name ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Samuel) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=10.7.12-10.7.14|AUTODETECT|” to refer to the period that covers the time of the books ascribed to him, we find some prophetic allusions to the Messiah. For instance, the prophet Nathan informs David that from his offspring God will establish an everlasting kingdom 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=10.7.12-10.7.14|AUTODETECT|” II Sam. 7:12 14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.2.30|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.2.30|AUTODETECT|” Acts 2:30) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.1.5|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=58.1.5|AUTODETECT|” Heb. 1:5) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.2.2|AUTODETECT|” ). David, whom Samuel anointed king over Israel, is himself a forerunner of Jesus, king of the Jews 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.2.2|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 2:2) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.27.37|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.27.37|AUTODETECT|” 27:37) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref39 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn39”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 10 3 8 0 0 All the prophets & have spoken and foretold these days. The early Christian community attentively searched the Old Testament prophecies to ascertain that Jesus Christ of Nazareth had fulfilled them. In their sermons and epistles, Peter and Paul repeatedly quote these prophecies to show that Jesus is indeed the promised Messiah. ) Lead on, O King eternal, ) Till sin s fierce war shall cease, ) And holiness shall whisper ) The sweet amen of peace; ) For not with swords loud clashing, ) Or roll of stirring drums, ) With deeds of love and mercy ) The heavenly kingdom comes. ) Ernest W. Shurtleff ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. And you are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, And through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 The fact that Luke presents a resum� of Peter s sermon becomes especially evident in this verse. The connection between it and the preceding verse is the phrase ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 heirs of the prophets) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 .��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref40 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn40”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.3.2|AUTODETECT|” �� Who are these heirs? Peter addresses his listeners and says, you. According to Paul, the Jewish people were entrusted with the very words of God 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.3.2|AUTODETECT|” Rom. 3:2) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). The phrase ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 heirs of the prophets,) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.15.18|AUTODETECT|” then, implies that the Jews were recipients of the prophecies; ultimately these come from God in the form of Scripture. Moreover, the Jews are heirs of the covenant God made with Abraham and his descendants 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.15.18|AUTODETECT|” Gen. 15:18) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.2|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.2|AUTODETECT|” 17:2) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.4|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.4|AUTODETECT|”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.7|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.17.7|AUTODETECT|”
  3. 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.9.4|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.9.4|AUTODETECT|” Rom. 9:4) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.24.3-2.24.8|AUTODETECT|” ), which was confirmed by the nation Israel in the days of Moses 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=2.24.3-2.24.8|AUTODETECT|” Exod. 24:3 8) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). Hence, Peter moves from the time of Moses to an earlier period in which God made a covenant with Abraham and promised him and his descendants untold blessings. God sealed his words in a covenant that would transcend the centuries and include all the spiritual descendants of Abraham. ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 God said to Abraham, And through your offspring all the families on earth will be blessed. The word ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 offspring) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 in the Greek is seed (in the singular) and thus calls attention to one person, namely, Christ. Paul uses the same word (seed) in the singular and writes, ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=48.3.16|AUTODETECT|” Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say and to seeds, referring to many people, but and to your seed, referring to one person, who is Christ. [) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=48.3.16|AUTODETECT|” Gal. 3:16) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ] ) 8 1 3 8 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.22.18|AUTODETECT|” In their theological discussions, both Peter and Paul call attention to Jesus Christ. Peter quotes directly from the Septuagint, which describes the scene of Abraham offering Isaac on Mount Moriah 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.22.18|AUTODETECT|” Gen. 22:18) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref41 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn41”
  4. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� His listeners consider themselves heirs of the covenant that God made with Israel and think that the Gentiles have no part in this covenant.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref42 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn42”
  5. 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.28.19|AUTODETECT|” �� But the well-known Old Testament citation includes all the nations of the earth. Peter does not elaborate, even if the words of the Great Commission, make disciples of all nations 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.28.19|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 28:19) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.10.6|AUTODETECT|” ), are indelibly inscribed in his memory. He makes known to his audience, however, that Jesus has come to bless them first, for the gospel must be proclaimed first to the members of the house of Israel 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.10.6|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 10:6) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.1.16|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.1.16|AUTODETECT|” Rom. 1:16) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.2.10|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=45.2.10|AUTODETECT|” 2:10) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ). ) 6 1 3 8 0 0
  1. When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your evil ways. ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 a. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Servant.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 When God raised up his servant. God appointed Jesus Christ to take the place of Abraham in order to fulfill the words spoken to Abraham: Through your offspring [that is, Christ] all the families on earth will be blessed. Therefore, the verb ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 raised up) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 does not relate to the resurrection but rather to Christ s appointment to serve as the offspring of Abraham (compare v. 22). Note that Peter once again (see v. 13) calls Jesus God s servant, which appears to be a common appellation for him (4:27, 30). Peter derives this terminology from the Old Testament and identifies Jesus with the suffering servant of Isaiah.��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref43 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn43”
  1. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 b. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Sent.) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 He sent him first to you to bless you. Christ s mission is to bless in word and deed the spiritual descendants of Abraham. Notice that Peter, using the verb ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 bless,) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 links Jesus Christ to the quotation concerning Abraham. Whom does Jesus bless first? The text clearly states that he goes first to the Jews: [God] sent him first to you. This is the reason Peter preaches his sermon at Solomon s Colonnade to a Jewish audience. At this moment he does not elaborate that a rejection of Christ by the Jews implies a turning to the Gentiles instead. This is what Paul told the Jews in Pisidian Antioch: The word of God had to be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles (13:46). ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 What is the blessing Jesus grants? Peter says, [He is sent] to bless you by turning each of you from your evil ways. The blessing, then, is repentance and salvation. Here is a repetition of the command Peter uttered earlier in his sermon (v. 19), yet with the difference that we understand Christ to be instrumental in the process of turning a sinner away from evil. Note that Peter is forthright when he tells the Jews that Christ turns them from [their] evil ways. He is the Savior of his people. ) 6 1 3 8 0 0 Greek Words, Phrases, and Constructions in 3:24 and 26) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 24) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 ����������� although the verse features two verbs, ������� (aorist active of ����� [I speak]) has E��� (as many as) as subject; ����������� (aorist active of ���������� [I proclaim]) is the main verb preceded by ��� (also). ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Verse 26) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 �P�������� the present active participle is used as a future in the sense of purpose (to send).��) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftnref44 10 1 -1 9 0 “#_ftn44”
  2. 8 1 -1 9 0 0 �� ) 8 1 3 8 0 0 � �� ���������� the present active infinitive preceded by the preposition and definite article in the dative case expresses duration; it is also transitive with ������ (each) as direct object; and last, the construction is instrumental, for the implied subject of the infinitive is Christ. ) 9 1 3 8 0 0 Summary of Chapter 3) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 ) 8 2 3 8 0 0 Peter and John go together to the temple at the stated hour of prayer. There Peter heals a lame man at the gate called Beautiful. The crowd is astonished and gathers around the apostles and the former cripple. Peter seizes the opportunity and preaches a sermon. He tells the people that he does not possess inherent power to heal but that the man was healed in the name of Jesus Christ. ) Peter reminds the crowd that they killed Jesus, but God raised him from the dead. He comforts the people and admonishes them to repent, so that they may be forgiven and receive the Christ.

He instructs them in the Old Testament prophecies by taking an example from the testimony of Moses. Peter mentions that all the prophets speak of Christ and points out that the covenantal blessings promised to Abraham s descendants now come to them through Christ, who turns them from their evil ways. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn1 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref1” 1 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 The NEB, SEB, and GNB also have this reading. The Greek text has the term ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 now) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 or ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 and) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . Codex Bezae features the temporal phrase ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 and in these days) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn2 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref2” 2 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 The verb ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 to go up) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 is the standard verb to describe a person going to Jerusalem or someone going to the temple. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn3 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref3” 3 ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Berachoth) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 1.1 2; 4.1. Josephus remarks that sacrifices were offered twice a day: in the morning and at the ninth hour. ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Antiquities) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 14.4.3 [65] (LCL). ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn4 11 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref4” GNB ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Good News Bible ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn5 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref5” 4 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Kirsopp Lake, Localities in and near Jerusalem Mentioned in Acts, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Beginnings) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 5, p. 486. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn6 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref6” 5 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Josephus ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 War) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 5.5.3 [201] (LCL). ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn7 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref7” 6 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 For Further study, consult Joachim Jeremias, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 TDNT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 3, p. 173 n. 5; Gottlob Schrenk, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 TDNT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 3, p. 236; David F. Payne, Gate, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 ISBE) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 2, pp. 408 9. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn8 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref8” 7 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Robert Hanna, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 A Grammatical Aid to the Greek New Testament) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1983), p. 192. See also A. T. Robertson, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (Nashville: Broadman, 1934), p. 602. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn9 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref9” 8 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 These are the references: 2:38; 3:6; 4:10, 18, 30; 5:40; 8:12, 16; 9:27; 10:48; 16:18; 19:5, 13, 17; 21:13; 26:9. Implicit references to the name of Jesus are numerous. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn10 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref10” 9 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Consult John Calvin, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , ed. David W. Torrance and Thomas F. Torrance, 2 vols. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1966), vol. 1, p. 94. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn11 11 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref11” NIV ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 New International Version ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn12 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref12” 10 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Hans Bietenhard, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 NIDNTT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 2, p. 653; Gerald F. Hawthorne, Name, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 ISBE) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 3, p. 483. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn13 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref13” 11 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Robertson, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Grammar) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , p. 885. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn14 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref14” 12 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Consult F. F. Bruce, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 The Acts of the Apostles: The Greek Text with Introduction and Commentary) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , 3d (rev. and enl.) ed. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990), p. 137. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn15 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref15” 13 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Josephus ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Antiquities) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 15.11.3 5 [391 420]; 20.9.7 [219 23]. Consult William S. LaSor, Jerusalem, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 ISBE) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 2, p. 1028. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn16 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref16” 14 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Harold Stigers, Temple, Jerusalem, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 ZPEB) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 5, p. 651. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn17 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref17” 15 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 These words form the opening line of the well-known Jewish Eighteen Benedictions. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn18 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref18” 16 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 For a full discussion on the topic ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 servant of God,) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 see Joachim Jeremias, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 TDNT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 5, pp. 684 717; Otto Michel, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 NIDNTT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 3, pp. 607 13; and Richard T. France, The Servant of the Lord in the Teachings of Jesus, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 TynB) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 19 (1968): 26 52. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn19 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref19” 17 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.1.24|AUTODETECT|” New Testament references to Jesus as the Holy One are ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.1.24|AUTODETECT|” Mark 1:24) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.6.69|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.6.69|AUTODETECT|” John 6:69) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.7.52|AUTODETECT|” ; and as the Righteous One, ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.7.52|AUTODETECT|” Acts 7:52) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.22.14|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.22.14|AUTODETECT|” 22:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=62.2.1|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=62.2.1|AUTODETECT|” I John 2:1) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . Consult Herman N. Ridderbos, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 The Speeches of Peter in the Acts of the Apostles) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (London: Tyndale, 1962), p. 22. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn20 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref20” 18 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.2.23-44.2.24|AUTODETECT|” Compare these references: ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.2.23-44.2.24|AUTODETECT|” Acts 2:23 24) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.4.10|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.4.10|AUTODETECT|” 4:10) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.5.30-44.5.32|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.5.30-44.5.32|AUTODETECT|” 5:30 32) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.10.39-44.10.41|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.10.39-44.10.41|AUTODETECT|” 10:39 41) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.13.28-44.13.31|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=44.13.28-44.13.31|AUTODETECT|” 13:28 31) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn21 11 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref21” RSV ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Revised Standard Version ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn22 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref22” 19 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Consult Calvin, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Acts of the Apostles) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 1, p. 99. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn23 11 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref23” NASB ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 New American Standard Bible ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn24 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref24” 20 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 For a discussion on this matter, refer to Simon J. Kistemaker, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Exposition of the Epistle of James and the Epistles of John) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , New Testament Commentary series (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986), pp. 175 77. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn25 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref25” 21 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Consult Robertson, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Grammar) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , p. 785. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn26 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref26” 22 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Refer to Donald Guthrie, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 New Testament Theology) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 1981), pp. 736 37. And consult George E. Ladd, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 A Theology of the New Testament) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974), pp. 330 31. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn27 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref27” 23 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 James D. G. Dunn, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Baptism in the Holy Spirit) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , Studies in Biblical Theology, 2d series 15 (London: SCM, 1970), p. 91. See also his article Repentance, in ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Baker s Dictionary of Christian Ethics) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , ed. Carl F. H. Henry (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1973), pp. 578 79. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn28 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref28” 24 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 The verse division differs in Greek New Testaments and in translations. Some include this clause wish verse 19, others with the following verse. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn29 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref29” 25 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Colin Brown, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 NIDNTT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 3, p. 686. And consult Eduard Schweizer, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 TDNT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 9, pp. 664 65. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn30 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref30” 26 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 David John Williams, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Acts) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , Good News Commentaries series (San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1985), p. 55. See also Lake and Cadbury, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Beginnings) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 4, p. 37. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn31 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref31” 27 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Consult R. C. H. Lenski, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 The Interpretation of the Acts of the Apostles) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (Columbus: Wartburg, 1944), p. 142. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn32 11 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref32” NEB ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 New English Bible ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn33 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref33” 28 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 See also NAB, GNB, MLB, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Moffatt) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn34 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref34” 29 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Refer to Albrecht Oepke, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 TDNT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 1, p. 391; Hans-Georg Link, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 NIDNTT) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , vol. 3, p. 148; John Albert Bengel, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Gnomon of the New Testament) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , ed. Andrew R. Fausset, 5 vols. (Edinburgh: Clark, 1877), vol. 2, p. 545. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn35 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref35” 30 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.17.5|AUTODETECT|” See ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.17.5|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 17:5) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.9.4|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.9.4|AUTODETECT|” Mark 9:4) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.9.7|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=41.9.7|AUTODETECT|” 7) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.39|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.39|AUTODETECT|” Luke 7:39) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.25|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.25|AUTODETECT|” 24:25) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.21|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.1.21|AUTODETECT|” John 1:21) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.5.46|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.5.46|AUTODETECT|” 5:46) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn36 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref36” 31 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.21.11|AUTODETECT|” See ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=40.21.11|AUTODETECT|” Matt. 21:11) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.16|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.16|AUTODETECT|” Luke 7:16) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.39|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.7.39|AUTODETECT|” 39) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.19|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=42.24.19|AUTODETECT|” 24:19) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.6.14|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=43.6.14|AUTODETECT|” John 6:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn37 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref37” 32 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Hanna, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Grammatical Aid) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , p. 193. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn38 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref38” 33 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Refer to SB, vol. 2, p. 627; Lenski, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Acts) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , p. 147. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn39 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref39” 34 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.3.14|AUTODETECT|” For the references to David s kingship see ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.3.14|AUTODETECT|” I Sam. 3:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.15.28|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.15.28|AUTODETECT|” 15:28) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.16.13|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.16.13|AUTODETECT|” 16:13) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.28.17|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=9.28.17|AUTODETECT|” 28:17) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn40 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref40” 35 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=11.20.35|AUTODETECT|” The literal translation is sons of the prophets, which is a familiar phrase in the Septuagintal translation of ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=11.20.35|AUTODETECT|” I Kings 20:35) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=12.2.3|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=12.2.3|AUTODETECT|” II Kings 2:3) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=12.2.5|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=12.2.5|AUTODETECT|” 5) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=12.2.7|AUTODETECT|” , ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=12.2.7|AUTODETECT|” 7) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . Consult Adolf Deissmann, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Bible Studies) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 (reprint ed.; Winona Lake, Ind.: Alpha, 1979), p. 163. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn41 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref41” 36 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.12.3|AUTODETECT|” Compare also ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.12.3|AUTODETECT|” Gen. 12:3) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.18.18|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.18.18|AUTODETECT|” 18:18) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.26.4|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.26.4|AUTODETECT|” 26:4) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.28.14|AUTODETECT|” ; ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=1.28.14|AUTODETECT|” 28:14) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=48.3.8|AUTODETECT|” . For a New Testament reference see ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=48.3.8|AUTODETECT|” Gal. 3:8) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn42 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref42” 37 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Gerhard Schneider, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Die Apostelgeschichte) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , Herders Theologischer Kommentar zum Neuen Testament series, 2 vols. (Freiburg: Herder, 1980), vol. 1, p. 330. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn43 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref43” 38 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.52.13-23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” See ) 12 1 -1 9 0 “tw://bible.?id=23.52.13-23.53.12|AUTODETECT|” Isa. 52:13 53:12) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 . Also consult Guthrie, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 New Testament Theology) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , p. 461. For additional study, refer to Richard N. Longenecker, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , Studies in Biblical Theology, 2d series 17 (London: SCM, 1970), p. 105. ) -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ftn44 10 1 3 8 0 “#_ftnref44” 39 ) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 Robertson, ) 9 1 -1 9 0 0 Grammar) 8 1 -1 9 0 0 , p. 891. )

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