Acts 3:19-20

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Acts 3:20

The times of refreshment. The time of eternal rest and happiness, &c. --- These words, you may be saved, must be understood, to make the sense complete. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 3:19-21

19-21 The absolute necessity of repentance is to be solemnly charged upon the consciences of all who desire that their sins may be blotted out, and that they may share in the refreshment which nothing but a sense of Christ's pardoning love can afford. Blessed are those who have felt this. It was not needful for the Holy Spirit to make known the times and seasons of these dispensations. These subjects are still left obscure. But when sinners are convinced of their sins, they will cry to the Lord... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Acts 3:1-99

Acts 3 THE ACTS is an historical book, but it is not mere history. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way the Spirit of God operated in bearing witness to the risen and exalted Jesus, and in conducting the disciples into the fulness of Christian blessing. The book covers a period of transition from the beginning of the church at Jerusalem to the full ingathering from among the Gentiles. This chapter... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 3:19-21

The way of forgiveness: v. 19. Repent ye, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; v. 20. and He shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you; v. 21. whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began. The ignorance of the Jews had been admitted by Peter in extenuation of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 3:11-26

B.—Peter’s Testimony Concerning Jesus, Delivered In The Presence Of The PeopleActs 3:11-2611And as the lame man which was healed4 held [But as the lame man held fast to] Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering [full of wonder]. 12And [But] when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel [Ye Israelitish men], why marvel ye at this [this man]? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Acts 3:11-26

Searching Words Acts 3:11-26 Peter’s sermon was delivered in the eastern colonnade of the Temple. It derived its name probably from the fact that Solomon’s Porch had originally occupied that site. The Apostle argued that the gospel which was given them to proclaim was only the flower of the revelations which had been given them through the prophets. How vast the change wrought in this man by the strength and illumination imparted to him at Pentecost! Why should we not seek to be similarly... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Acts 3:1-26

The men at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple is the illustration of a constant fact: approximation to God is a habit of humanity in its need. Mendicants are not often found at the doors where an infidel lecture has been delivered. In speaking to the man, Peter revealed the essential meaning of Christianity. He was not able to minister to the man in material things so far as silver and gold were concerned. He was, however, able to communicate to him something which would make him master of his... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Acts 3:17-21

Fulfilled Prophecies Verify Unfulfilled Prophecies Acts 3:17-21 ; Acts 13:27-41 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Scripture chosen for today, is worth our thought. The first Scripture was spoken by Peter, the second by Paul. Let us note them, one at a time. 1, The first Scripture Acts 3:17-21 . Peter is speaking to the rulers of the Jews, and to national Israel. He is pleading for them to repent, that so God may send Jesus Christ, "whom the Heavens must receive until the times of restitution of all... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Acts 3:19-20

PETER’S APPEAL TO THE JEWS‘Repent ye, therefore, and be converted, that your sius may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, and He shall send Jesus Christ.’ Acts 3:19-Proverbs : There is a mis-translation in this passage. It is in one word, and that a monosyllable; and the error, to all appearance, seems absolutely insignificant. But insignificant as it seems, it is really grave enough to change the whole meaning of the speaker, and to deprive... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 3:1-26

The Ministry of the Apostles (3:1-6:7). The pouring out of the Holy Spirit having taken place, and the infant church having been shown to be established, Luke now goes on to deal with the way in which the infant church rapidly expanded, firstly through the ministry of the Apostles (Acts 3:1 to Acts 6:7), and then more widely through the ministry of some of their appointees (Acts 6:8 to Acts 9:31). God is revealed as at work in sovereign power, and His Apostles are having to keep up. But it is... read more

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