DESCENT OF THE SPIRIT--THE DISCIPLES SPEAK WITH TONGUES--AMAZEMENT OF THE MULTITUDE. (Act 2:1-13) when the day of Pentecost was fully come--The fiftieth from the morrow after the first Passover sabbath (Lev 23:15-16).…
1Cuando llegó el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos unánimes juntos.
2Y de repente vino del cielo un estruendo como de un viento recio que soplaba, el cual llenó toda la casa donde estaban sentados;
3y se les aparecieron lenguas repartidas, como de fuego, asentándose sobre cada uno de ellos.
4Y fueron todos llenos del Espíritu Santo, y comenzaron a hablar en otras lenguas, según el Espíritu les daba que hablasen.
5Moraban entonces en Jerusalén judíos, varones piadosos, de todas las naciones bajo el cielo.
6Y hecho este estruendo, se juntó la multitud; y estaban confusos, porque cada uno les oía hablar en su propia lengua.
7Y estaban atónitos y maravillados, diciendo: Mirad, ¿no son galileos todos estos que hablan?
8¿Cómo, pues, les oímos nosotros hablar cada uno en nuestra lengua en la que hemos nacido?
9Partos, medos, elamitas, y los que habitamos en Mesopotamia, en Judea, en Capadocia, en el Ponto y en Asia,
10en Frigia y Panfilia, en Egipto y en las regiones de África más allá de Cirene, y romanos aquí residentes, tanto judíos como prosélitos,
11cretenses y árabes, les oímos hablar en nuestras lenguas las maravillas de Dios.
12Y estaban todos atónitos y perplejos, diciéndose unos a otros: ¿Qué quiere decir esto?
13Mas otros, burlándose, decían: Están llenos de mosto.
14Entonces Pedro, poniéndose en pie con los once, alzó la voz y les habló diciendo: Varones judíos, y todos los que habitáis en Jerusalén, esto os sea notorio, y oíd mis palabras.
15Porque estos no están ebrios, como vosotros suponéis, puesto que es la hora tercera del día.
16Mas esto es lo dicho por el profeta Joel:
17Y en los postreros días, dice Dios, Derramaré de mi Espíritu sobre toda carne, Y vuestros hijos y vuestras hijas profetizarán; Vuestros jóvenes verán visiones, Y vuestros ancianos soñarán sueños;
18Y de cierto sobre mis siervos y sobre mis siervas en aquellos días Derramaré de mi Espíritu, y profetizarán.
19Y daré prodigios arriba en el cielo, Y señales abajo en la tierra, Sangre y fuego y vapor de humo;
20El sol se convertirá en tinieblas, Y la luna en sangre, Antes que venga el día del Señor, Grande y manifiesto;
21Y todo aquel que invocare el nombre del Señor, será salvo.
22Varones israelitas, oíd estas palabras: Jesús nazareno, varón aprobado por Dios entre vosotros con las maravillas, prodigios y señales que Dios hizo entre vosotros por medio de él, como vosotros mismos sabéis;
23a este, entregado por el determinado consejo y anticipado conocimiento de Dios, prendisteis y matasteis por manos de inicuos, crucificándole;
24al cual Dios levantó, sueltos los dolores de la muerte, por cuanto era imposible que fuese retenido por ella.
25Porque David dice de él: Veía al Señor siempre delante de mí; Porque está a mi diestra, no seré conmovido.
26Por lo cual mi corazón se alegró, y se gozó mi lengua, Y aun mi carne descansará en esperanza;
27Porque no dejarás mi alma en el Hades, Ni permitirás que tu Santo vea corrupción.
28Me hiciste conocer los caminos de la vida; Me llenarás de gozo con tu presencia.
29Varones hermanos, se os puede decir libremente del patriarca David, que murió y fue sepultado, y su sepulcro está con nosotros hasta el día de hoy.
30Pero siendo profeta, y sabiendo que con juramento Dios le había jurado que de su descendencia, en cuanto a la carne, levantaría al Cristo para que se sentase en su trono,
31viéndolo antes, habló de la resurrección de Cristo, que su alma no fue dejada en el Hades, ni su carne vio corrupción.
32A este Jesús resucitó Dios, de lo cual todos nosotros somos testigos.
33Así que, exaltado por la diestra de Dios, y habiendo recibido del Padre la promesa del Espíritu Santo, ha derramado esto que vosotros veis y oís.
34Porque David no subió a los cielos; pero él mismo dice: Dijo el Señor a mi Señor: Siéntate a mi diestra,
35Hasta que ponga a tus enemigos por estrado de tus pies.
36Sepa, pues, ciertísimamente toda la casa de Israel, que a este Jesús a quien vosotros crucificasteis, Dios le ha hecho Señor y Cristo.
37Al oír esto, se compungieron de corazón, y dijeron a Pedro y a los otros apóstoles: Varones hermanos, ¿qué haremos?
38Pedro les dijo: Arrepentíos, y bautícese cada uno de vosotros en el nombre de Jesucristo para perdón de los pecados; y recibiréis el don del Espíritu Santo.
39Porque para vosotros es la promesa, y para vuestros hijos, y para todos los que están lejos; para cuantos el Señor nuestro Dios llamare.
40Y con otras muchas palabras testificaba y les exhortaba, diciendo: Sed salvos de esta perversa generación.
41Así que, los que recibieron su palabra fueron bautizados; y se añadieron aquel día como tres mil personas.
42Y perseveraban en la doctrina de los apóstoles, en la comunión unos con otros, en el partimiento del pan y en las oraciones.
43Y sobrevino temor a toda persona; y muchas maravillas y señales eran hechas por los apóstoles.
44Todos los que habían creído estaban juntos, y tenían en común todas las cosas;
45y vendían sus propiedades y sus bienes, y lo repartían a todos según la necesidad de cada uno.
46Y perseverando unánimes cada día en el templo, y partiendo el pan en las casas, comían juntos con alegría y sencillez de corazón,
47alabando a Dios, y teniendo favor con todo el pueblo. Y el Señor añadía cada día a la iglesia los que habían de ser salvos.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
Versículo 2
I. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, &c.--"The whole descrip…
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, &c.--"The whole description is so picturesque and striking that it could only come from an eye-witness" [OLSHAUSEN]. The suddenness, strength, and diffusiveness of the sound strike with deepest awe the whole company, and thus complete their preparation for the heavenly gift. Wind was a familiar emblem of the Spirit (Eze 37:9; Joh 3:8; Joh 20:22). But this was not a rush of actual wind. It was only a sound "as of" it.
II
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II. cloven tongues, like as of fire, &c.--"disparted tongues," that is, tongue-shaped, flame-like app…
cloven tongues, like as of fire, &c.--"disparted tongues," that is, tongue-shaped, flame-like appearances, rising from a common center or root, and resting upon each of that large company:--beautiful visible symbol of the burning energy of the Spirit now descending in all His plenitude upon the Church, and about to pour itself through every tongue, and over every tribe of men under heaven!
III
Versículo 4
III. they . . . began to speak with . . . tongues, &c.--real, living languages, as is plain from what …
they . . . began to speak with . . . tongues, &c.--real, living languages, as is plain from what follows. The thing uttered, probably the same by all, was "the wonderful works of God," perhaps in the inspired words of the Old Testament evangelical hymns; though it is next to certain that the speakers themselves understood nothing of what they uttered (see on 1Co. 14:1-25).
IV
Versículo 5
IV. there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men out of every nation--not, it would seem, perman…
there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men out of every nation--not, it would seem, permanently settled there (see Act 2:9), though the language seems to imply more than a temporary visit to keep this one feast.
V
Versículo 9
V. Parthians, &c.--Beginning with the farthest east, the Parthians, the enumeration proceeds farther…
Parthians, &c.--Beginning with the farthest east, the Parthians, the enumeration proceeds farther and farther westward till it comes to Judea; next come the western countries, from Cappadocia to Pamphylia; then the southern, from Egypt to Cyrene; finally, apart from all geographical consideration, Cretes and Arabians are placed together. This enumeration is evidently designed to convey an impression of universality [BAUMGARTEN].
VI
Versículo 14
VI. PETER FOR THE FIRST TIME, PUBLICLY PREACHES CHRIST. (Acts 2:14-36)
PETER FOR THE FIRST TIME, PUBLICLY PREACHES CHRIST. (Acts 2:14-36)
Peter, standing up with the eleven--in advance, perhaps, of the rest.
VII
Versículo 15
VII. these are not drunken--meaning, not the Eleven, but the body of the disciples.
these are not drunken--meaning, not the Eleven, but the body of the disciples.
but the third hour--nine A.M. (see Ecc 10:16; Isa 5:11; Th1 5:17).
VIII
Versículo 17
VIII. in the last days--meaning, the days of the Messiah (Isa 2:2); as closing all preparatory arrangem…
in the last days--meaning, the days of the Messiah (Isa 2:2); as closing all preparatory arrangements, and constituting the final dispensation of God's kingdom on earth.
pour out of my Spirit--in contrast with the mere drops of all preceding time.
upon all flesh--hitherto confined to the seed of Abraham.
sons . . . daughters . . . young men . . . old men . . . servants . . . handmaidens--without distinction of sex, age, or rank.
see visions . . . dream dreams--This is a mere accommodation to the ways in which the Spirit operated under the ancient economy, when the prediction was delivered; for in the New Testament, visions and dreams are rather the exception than the rule.
IX
Versículo 19
IX. I will show wonders, &c.--referring to the signs which were to precede the destruction of Jerusal…
I will show wonders, &c.--referring to the signs which were to precede the destruction of Jerusalem (see on Luk 21:25-28).
X
Versículo 21
X. whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved--This points to the permanent establi…
whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved--This points to the permanent establishment of the economy of salvation, which followed on the breaking up of the Jewish state.
XI
Versículo 22
XI. a man approved of God--rather, "authenticated," "proved," or "demonstrated to be from God."
a man approved of God--rather, "authenticated," "proved," or "demonstrated to be from God."
by miracles . . . which God did by him--This is not a low view of our Lord's miracles, as has been alleged, nor inconsistent with Joh 2:11, but is in strict accordance with His progress from humiliation to glory, and with His own words in Joh 5:19. This view of Christ is here dwelt on to exhibit to the Jews the whole course of Jesus of Nazareth as the ordinance and doing of the God of Israel [ALFORD].
XII
Versículo 23
XII. determinate counsel and foreknowledge--God's fixed plan and perfect foresight of all the steps in…
determinate counsel and foreknowledge--God's fixed plan and perfect foresight of all the steps involved in it.
ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain--How strikingly is the criminality of Christ's murderers here presented in harmony with the eternal purpose to surrender Him into their hands!
XIII
Versículo 24
XIII. was not possible he should be holden of it--Glorious saying! It was indeed impossible that "the L…
was not possible he should be holden of it--Glorious saying! It was indeed impossible that "the Living One" should remain "among the dead" (Luk 24:5); but here, the impossibility seems to refer to the prophetic assurance that He should not see corruption.
XIV
Versículo 27
XIV. wilt not leave my soul in hell--in its disembodied state (see on Luk 16:23).
wilt not leave my soul in hell--in its disembodied state (see on Luk 16:23).
neither . . . suffer thine Holy One to see corruption--in the grave.
XV
Versículo 28
XV. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life--that is, resurrection-life.
Thou hast made known to me the ways of life--that is, resurrection-life.
thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance--that is, in glory; as is plain from the whole connection and the actual words of the sixteenth Psalm.
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Versículo 29
16. David . . . is . . . dead and buried, &c.--Peter, full of the Holy Ghost, sees in this sixteenth …
David . . . is . . . dead and buried, &c.--Peter, full of the Holy Ghost, sees in this sixteenth Psalm, one Holy Man, whose life of high devotedness and lofty spirituality is crowned with the assurance, that though He taste of death, He shall rise again without seeing corruption, and be admitted to the bliss of God's immediate presence. Now as this was palpably untrue of David, it could be meant only of One other, even of Him whom David was taught to expect as the final Occupant of the throne of Israel. (Those, therefore, and they are many, who take David himself to be the subject of this Psalm, and the words quoted to refer to Christ only in a more eminent sense, nullify the whole argument of the apostle). The Psalm is then affirmed to have had its only proper fulfilment in JESUS, of whose resurrection and ascension they were witnesses, while the glorious effusion of the Spirit by the hand of the ascended One, setting an infallible seal upon all, was even then witnessed by the thousands who stood listening to Him. A further illustration of Messiah's ascension and session at God's right hand is drawn from Psa 110:1, in which David cannot be thought to speak of himself, seeing he is still in his grave.
17
Versículo 36
17. Therefore--that is, to sum up all.
Therefore--that is, to sum up all.
let all the house of Israel--for in this first discourse the appeal is formally made to the whole house of Israel, as the then existing Kingdom of God.
know assuredly--by indisputable facts, fulfilled predictions, and the seal of the Holy Ghost set upon all.
that God hath made--for Peter's object was to show them that, instead of interfering with the arrangements of the God of Israel, these events were His own high movements.
this same Jesus, whom ye have crucified--"The sting is at the close" [BENGEL]. To prove to them merely that Jesus was the Messiah might have left them all unchanged in heart. But to convince them that He whom they had crucified had been by the right hand of God exalted, and constituted the "LORD" whom David in spirit adored, to whom every knee shall bow, and the CHRIST of God, was to bring them to "look on Him whom they had pierced and mourn for Him."
18
Versículo 37
18. pricked in their hearts--the begun fulfilment of Zac 12:10, whose full accomplishment is reserved…
pricked in their hearts--the begun fulfilment of Zac 12:10, whose full accomplishment is reserved for the day when "all Israel shall be saved" (see on Rom 11:26).
what shall we do?--This is that beautiful spirit of genuine compunction and childlike docility, which, discovering its whole past career to have been one frightful mistake, seeks only to be set right for the future, be the change involved and the sacrifices required what they may. So Saul of Tarsus (Act 9:6).
19
Versículo 38
19. Repent--The word denotes change of mind, and here includes the reception of the Gospel as the pro…
Repent--The word denotes change of mind, and here includes the reception of the Gospel as the proper issue of that revolution of mind which they were then undergoing.
baptized . . . for the remission of sins--as the visible seal of that remission.
20
Versículo 39
20. For the promise--of the Holy Ghost, through the risen Saviour, as the grand blessing of the new c…
For the promise--of the Holy Ghost, through the risen Saviour, as the grand blessing of the new covenant.
all afar off--the Gentiles, as in Eph 2:17), but "to the Jew first."
21
Versículo 40
21. with many other words did he testify and exhort--Thus we have here but a summary of Peter's disco…
with many other words did he testify and exhort--Thus we have here but a summary of Peter's discourse; though from the next words it would seem that only the more practical parts, the home appeals, are omitted.
Save yourselves from this untoward generation--as if Peter already foresaw the hopeless impenitence of the nation at large, and would have his hearers hasten in for themselves and secure their own salvation.
22
Versículo 41
22. BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. (Act 2:41-47)
BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. (Act 2:41-47)
they that gladly received his word were baptized--"It is difficult to say how three thousand could be baptized in one day, according to the old practice of a complete submersion; and the more as in Jerusalem there was no water at hand except Kidron and a few pools. The difficulty can only be removed by supposing that they already employed sprinkling, or baptized in houses in large vessels. Formal submersion in rivers, or larger quantities of water, probably took place only where the locality conveniently allowed it" [OLSHAUSEN].
the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls--fitting inauguration of the new kingdom, as an economy of the Spirit!
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Versículo 42
23. continued steadfastly in--"attended constantly upon."
continued steadfastly in--"attended constantly upon."
the apostles' doctrine--"teaching"; giving themselves up to the instructions which, in their raw state, would be indispensable to the consolidation of the immense multitude suddenly admitted to visible discipleship.
fellowship--in its largest sense.
breaking of bread--not certainly in the Lord's Supper alone, but rather in frugal repasts taken together, with which the Lord's Supper was probably conjoined until abuses and persecution led to the discontinuance of the common meal.
prayers--probably, stated seasons of it.
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Versículo 43
24. fear came upon every soul--A deep awe rested upon the whole community.
fear came upon every soul--A deep awe rested upon the whole community.
25
Versículo 44
25. all that believed were together, and had all things common--(See on Act 4:34-37).
all that believed were together, and had all things common--(See on Act 4:34-37).
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Versículo 46
26. daily . . . in the temple--observing the hours of Jewish worship.
daily . . . in the temple--observing the hours of Jewish worship.
and breaking bread from house to house--rather, "at home" (Margin), that is, in private, as contrasted with their temple-worship, but in some stated place or places of meeting.
eat their meat with gladness--"exultation."
and singleness of heart.
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Versículo 47
27. Praising God--"Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, for God…
Praising God--"Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, for God now accepteth thy works" (Ecc 9:7, also see on Act 8:39).
having favour with all the people--commending themselves by their lovely demeanor to the admiration of all who observed them.
And the Lord--that is, JESUS, as the glorified Head and Ruler of the Church.
added--kept adding; that is, to the visible community of believers, though the words "to the Church" are wanting in the most ancient manuscripts.
such as should be saved--rather, "the saved," or "those who were being saved." "The young Church had but few peculiarities in its outward form, or even in its doctrine: the single discriminating principle of its few members was that they all recognized the crucified Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah. This confession would have been a thing of no importance, if it had only presented itself as a naked declaration, and would never in such a case have been able to form a community that would spread itself over the whole Roman empire. It acquired its value only through the power of the Holy Ghost, passing from the apostles as they preached to the hearers; for He brought the confession from the very hearts of men (Co1 12:3), and like a burning flame made their souls glow with love. By the power of this Spirit, therefore, we behold the first Christians not only in a state of active fellowship, but also internally changed: the narrow views of the natural man are broken through; they have their possessions in common, and they regard themselves as one family" [OLSHAUSEN].
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Acts — Capítulo 2
DESCENT OF THE SPIRIT--THE DISCIPLES SPEAK WITH TONGUES--AMAZEMENT OF THE MULTITUDE. (Act 2:1-13) when the day of Pentecost was fully come--The fiftieth from the morrow after the first Passover sabbath (Lev 23:15-16).…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Cuando llegó el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos unánimes juntos.
2Y de repente vino del cielo un estruendo como de un viento recio que soplaba, el cual llenó toda la casa donde estaban sentados;
3y se les aparecieron lenguas repartidas, como de fuego, asentándose sobre cada uno de ellos.
4Y fueron todos llenos del Espíritu Santo, y comenzaron a hablar en otras lenguas, según el Espíritu les daba que hablasen.
5Moraban entonces en Jerusalén judíos, varones piadosos, de todas las naciones bajo el cielo.
6Y hecho este estruendo, se juntó la multitud; y estaban confusos, porque cada uno les oía hablar en su propia lengua.
7Y estaban atónitos y maravillados, diciendo: Mirad, ¿no son galileos todos estos que hablan?
8¿Cómo, pues, les oímos nosotros hablar cada uno en nuestra lengua en la que hemos nacido?
9Partos, medos, elamitas, y los que habitamos en Mesopotamia, en Judea, en Capadocia, en el Ponto y en Asia,
10en Frigia y Panfilia, en Egipto y en las regiones de África más allá de Cirene, y romanos aquí residentes, tanto judíos como prosélitos,
11cretenses y árabes, les oímos hablar en nuestras lenguas las maravillas de Dios.
12Y estaban todos atónitos y perplejos, diciéndose unos a otros: ¿Qué quiere decir esto?
13Mas otros, burlándose, decían: Están llenos de mosto.
14Entonces Pedro, poniéndose en pie con los once, alzó la voz y les habló diciendo: Varones judíos, y todos los que habitáis en Jerusalén, esto os sea notorio, y oíd mis palabras.
15Porque estos no están ebrios, como vosotros suponéis, puesto que es la hora tercera del día.
16Mas esto es lo dicho por el profeta Joel:
17Y en los postreros días, dice Dios, Derramaré de mi Espíritu sobre toda carne, Y vuestros hijos y vuestras hijas profetizarán; Vuestros jóvenes verán visiones, Y vuestros ancianos soñarán sueños;
18Y de cierto sobre mis siervos y sobre mis siervas en aquellos días Derramaré de mi Espíritu, y profetizarán.
19Y daré prodigios arriba en el cielo, Y señales abajo en la tierra, Sangre y fuego y vapor de humo;
20El sol se convertirá en tinieblas, Y la luna en sangre, Antes que venga el día del Señor, Grande y manifiesto;
21Y todo aquel que invocare el nombre del Señor, será salvo.
22Varones israelitas, oíd estas palabras: Jesús nazareno, varón aprobado por Dios entre vosotros con las maravillas, prodigios y señales que Dios hizo entre vosotros por medio de él, como vosotros mismos sabéis;
23a este, entregado por el determinado consejo y anticipado conocimiento de Dios, prendisteis y matasteis por manos de inicuos, crucificándole;
24al cual Dios levantó, sueltos los dolores de la muerte, por cuanto era imposible que fuese retenido por ella.
25Porque David dice de él: Veía al Señor siempre delante de mí; Porque está a mi diestra, no seré conmovido.
26Por lo cual mi corazón se alegró, y se gozó mi lengua, Y aun mi carne descansará en esperanza;
27Porque no dejarás mi alma en el Hades, Ni permitirás que tu Santo vea corrupción.
28Me hiciste conocer los caminos de la vida; Me llenarás de gozo con tu presencia.
29Varones hermanos, se os puede decir libremente del patriarca David, que murió y fue sepultado, y su sepulcro está con nosotros hasta el día de hoy.
30Pero siendo profeta, y sabiendo que con juramento Dios le había jurado que de su descendencia, en cuanto a la carne, levantaría al Cristo para que se sentase en su trono,
31viéndolo antes, habló de la resurrección de Cristo, que su alma no fue dejada en el Hades, ni su carne vio corrupción.
32A este Jesús resucitó Dios, de lo cual todos nosotros somos testigos.
33Así que, exaltado por la diestra de Dios, y habiendo recibido del Padre la promesa del Espíritu Santo, ha derramado esto que vosotros veis y oís.
34Porque David no subió a los cielos; pero él mismo dice: Dijo el Señor a mi Señor: Siéntate a mi diestra,
35Hasta que ponga a tus enemigos por estrado de tus pies.
36Sepa, pues, ciertísimamente toda la casa de Israel, que a este Jesús a quien vosotros crucificasteis, Dios le ha hecho Señor y Cristo.
37Al oír esto, se compungieron de corazón, y dijeron a Pedro y a los otros apóstoles: Varones hermanos, ¿qué haremos?
38Pedro les dijo: Arrepentíos, y bautícese cada uno de vosotros en el nombre de Jesucristo para perdón de los pecados; y recibiréis el don del Espíritu Santo.
39Porque para vosotros es la promesa, y para vuestros hijos, y para todos los que están lejos; para cuantos el Señor nuestro Dios llamare.
40Y con otras muchas palabras testificaba y les exhortaba, diciendo: Sed salvos de esta perversa generación.
41Así que, los que recibieron su palabra fueron bautizados; y se añadieron aquel día como tres mil personas.
42Y perseveraban en la doctrina de los apóstoles, en la comunión unos con otros, en el partimiento del pan y en las oraciones.
43Y sobrevino temor a toda persona; y muchas maravillas y señales eran hechas por los apóstoles.
44Todos los que habían creído estaban juntos, y tenían en común todas las cosas;
45y vendían sus propiedades y sus bienes, y lo repartían a todos según la necesidad de cada uno.
46Y perseverando unánimes cada día en el templo, y partiendo el pan en las casas, comían juntos con alegría y sencillez de corazón,
47alabando a Dios, y teniendo favor con todo el pueblo. Y el Señor añadía cada día a la iglesia los que habían de ser salvos.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, &c.--"The whole descrip…
Versículo 3
II. cloven tongues, like as of fire, &c.--"disparted tongues," that is, tongue-shaped, flame-like app…
Versículo 4
III. they . . . began to speak with . . . tongues, &c.--real, living languages, as is plain from what …
Versículo 5
IV. there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men out of every nation--not, it would seem, perman…
Versículo 9
V. Parthians, &c.--Beginning with the farthest east, the Parthians, the enumeration proceeds farther…
Versículo 14
VI. PETER FOR THE FIRST TIME, PUBLICLY PREACHES CHRIST. (Acts 2:14-36)
Versículo 15
VII. these are not drunken--meaning, not the Eleven, but the body of the disciples.
Versículo 17
VIII. in the last days--meaning, the days of the Messiah (Isa 2:2); as closing all preparatory arrangem…
Versículo 19
IX. I will show wonders, &c.--referring to the signs which were to precede the destruction of Jerusal…
Versículo 21
X. whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved--This points to the permanent establi…
Versículo 22
XI. a man approved of God--rather, "authenticated," "proved," or "demonstrated to be from God."
Versículo 23
XII. determinate counsel and foreknowledge--God's fixed plan and perfect foresight of all the steps in…
Versículo 24
XIII. was not possible he should be holden of it--Glorious saying! It was indeed impossible that "the L…
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XIV. wilt not leave my soul in hell--in its disembodied state (see on Luk 16:23).
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XV. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life--that is, resurrection-life.
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16. David . . . is . . . dead and buried, &c.--Peter, full of the Holy Ghost, sees in this sixteenth …
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17. Therefore--that is, to sum up all.
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18. pricked in their hearts--the begun fulfilment of Zac 12:10, whose full accomplishment is reserved…
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19. Repent--The word denotes change of mind, and here includes the reception of the Gospel as the pro…
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20. For the promise--of the Holy Ghost, through the risen Saviour, as the grand blessing of the new c…
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21. with many other words did he testify and exhort--Thus we have here but a summary of Peter's disco…
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22. BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. (Act 2:41-47)
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23. continued steadfastly in--"attended constantly upon."
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24. fear came upon every soul--A deep awe rested upon the whole community.
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25. all that believed were together, and had all things common--(See on Act 4:34-37).
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26. daily . . . in the temple--observing the hours of Jewish worship.
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27. Praising God--"Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, for God…