Acts 2:42

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Acts 2:1-47

Chapter 2Now when the day of Pentecost ( Acts 2:1 )This would be feast day following the Passover, of which Jesus was crucified. And fifty days after the Passover, the second major Jewish feast, the Feast of Pentecost, or the Feast of Ingathering. This is the time when they would gather the winter wheat, the winter grains that had been sown, and the early part of June; they're ready for harvest. The Feast of Pentecost was marked by them taking a portion of their field and harvesting it. Tying... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:1-47

Acts 2:1 . The day of Pentecost. The fiftieth day after our Lord’s resurrection, and the day when the sheaf of the firstfruits was offered. Though the feast of Pentecost was but one day, yet like the passover, it was continued through all the week by a course of after services. See on Exodus 19:1. Acts 2:3 . There appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire. The prophet Ezekiel, in his vision of the chariot of Jehovah, twice names the fire or glory of the colour of amber: chap. 1.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 2:37-42

Acts 2:37-42Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart.The effects of gospel preaching1. Peter having explained the events of Pentecost, an immediate effect was produced. “They were pricked in their hearts.” So the Holy Ghost was poured out upon them as He had been poured out upon the assembly of the Church. We see here, therefore, the double action of the Holy Spirit. He is poured out upon the Church to sanctify and to confirm in the faith; and upon those who are outside that He... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 2:41-42

Acts 2:41-42Then they that gladly received his word were baptized.Marks of having received the Word1. A public profession of faith.2. A desire to fulfil all the ordinances laid upon them by our Lord.3. A desire to unite in fellowship with other believers.4. Continuance in the Word.5. Prayer and study of the “Word in order to growth in grace.6. Conclusion: In proportion as those who receive the Word are faithful, will godly fear fall upon others. (S. S. Times.)Anxious for baptismMr. A. Wills,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 2:42

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Ver. 42. Doctrine and fellowship ] So the Philippians,Philippians 1:5; Philippians 1:5 . See Trapp on " Php 1:5 " read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Acts 2:42

they: Acts 2:46, Acts 11:23, Acts 14:22, Mark 4:16, Mark 4:17, John 8:31, John 8:32, 1 Corinthians 11:2, Galatians 1:6, Ephesians 2:20, Colossians 1:23, 2 Timothy 3:14, Hebrews 10:39, 2 Peter 3:1, 2 Peter 3:2, 2 Peter 3:17, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 2:19 fellowship: Acts 4:23, Acts 5:12-2 Chronicles :, 1 John 1:3, 1 John 1:7 in breaking: Acts 20:7, Acts 20:11, 1 Corinthians 10:16, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 10:21, 1 Corinthians 11:20-Ezekiel : and in prayers: Acts 1:14, Acts 4:31, Acts... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.And they continued steadfast — So their daily Church communion consisted in these four particulars: 1. Hearing the word; 2. Having all things common; 3. Receiving the Lord's Supper; 4. Prayer. Ye diff'rent sects, who all declare, Lo here is Christ, and Christ is there; Your stronger proofs divinely give, And show me where the Christians live! read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42

42. Steadfastly Though the conversion was sudden, the perseverance was steadfast. Apostles’ doctrine The apostles’ instruction. As yet no Gospels were written for them to read, and they listened to and studied the oral teachings of the apostles as their living Gospels. See our vol. ii, pp. 5, 6. Theirs was that pregnant faith in the unknown whole of the apostolic Christianity from which ready belief in its details of truth was produced. Believe, in order that you may understand, and soon... read more

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