1.
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2.
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
certain. App-123 .
man. App-123 .
lame = being (Greek. huparcho . See note on Luke 9:48 ) lame.
from. Greek. ek. App-104 .
at = townrds. App-104 .
Beautiful. Probably the East gate, which, Josephus says, "was of Corinthian brass and greatly excelled those that were only covered over with silver and gold" ( Wars Acts 5:3 ).
ask. App-134 .
alms. Greek. eleemosune. This was shortened into " aelmesse ", and then into "alms".
of = from. Greek. para. App-104 .
3.
Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
seeing. App-133 .
asked. Greek. erotao. App-134 .
an alms. Literally to receive an alms.
4.
And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
And = But.
fastening his eyes. Greek. atenizo. App-133 .
Look. Greek. blepo. App-133 .
on. Same as "upon".
5.
And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
gave heed. Greek. epecho. Here, Acts 19:22 .Luke 14:7 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:16 . 1 Timothy 4:16 .
unto = to.
expecting. Gr . prosdokao. App-133 .
6.
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
have I none = belong not (Gr . ou. App-105 ). Apart from Peter's lack, it was unlawful by Rabbinical ruling to carry a purse into the Temple.
give, &c. = this I give thee.
the name. See Acts 2:38 .
Jesus Christ. App-98 . XL
of Nazareth = the Nazarene. This title occurs seven times in Acts. See Acts 2:22 ; Acts 4:10 ; Acts 6:14 ; Acts 10:38 ; Acts 22:8 ; Acts 26:9 .
rise up. Greek. egeiro. App-178 .
7.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.
took. Greek. piazo. See note on John 11:57 .
lifted = raised, as in Acts 3:6 .
immediately. Greek. parachrema. Occurs nineteen times, of which ten are in Luke and seven in Acts.
feet. Greek. b as i s, a step, then that with which one steps, &c. Only here.
ankle bones. Greek. sphuron. Only here.
received strength = were strengthened. Greek. stereoo. Only here, Acts 3:16 , and Acts 16:5 .
8.
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
leaping up. Greek. exallomai. Only here, a strong form of hallomai.
leaping. Greek. hallomai. Only here, Acts 14:10 , and John 4:14 . Compare Isaiah 35:6 .
God. App-98 . This man had never walked before, even a baby takes time to learn how to walk.
9.
And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
people. See Acts 2:47 .
10.
And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
knew. Greek. epiginosko. App-132 .
for. Greek. pros.
amazement. Greek. ekstasis, ecstasy. See note on Mark 5:42 .
11.
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
the lame . . . healed. The texts read "he".
unto. Greek. p r o s. App-104 .
in. App-104 .
porch, &c. See note on John 10:23 .
greatly wondering. Only here. Compare Mark 11:33 . This miracle was significant of Israel's restoration. Isaiah 35:6 . Compare Matthew 11:5 .
12.
And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
Ye men of Israel. Literally Men, Israelites. See note on Acts 1:11 .
look ye so earnestly. Greek. atenizo, App-133 .
on = to.
power. Greek. dunamis. App-172 .
holiness = godliness. Compare App-137 .
this man = him.
13.
The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
glorified. Greek. doxazo. See note on p. 1511.
Son = Servant. App-108 . Compare Isaiah 42:1 ; Isaiah 49:6 . Matthew 12:18 .
delivered up. Greek. paradidomi. See note on John 19:30 .
denied. Compare John 19:15 .
Him. The texts omit.
when, &c. Literally he having decided (Greek. krino. App-122 .)
let Him go = to release Him. Greek. apoluo. App-174 .
14.
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
the Holy One. Compare Acts 4:27 , Acts 4:30 . Isaiah 29:23 ; Isaiah 43:3 ; Isaiah 49:7 . Figure of speech Antonomasia. App-6 .
the Just. Greek. dikaios. App-191 . Compare Acts 7:52 ; Acts 22:14 .
desired. Greek. aiteo. App-134 .
a murderer = a man ( App-123 .) a murderer.
to be granted. Greek. charizomai.
15.
And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Prince. Greek. archegos = leader; one who stands at the head or beginning; arche) of a list, or rank. Here, Acts 5:31 .Hebrews 2:10 ; Hebrews 12:2 .
life. Greek. zoe. App-170 .
from the dead. Greek. ek nekron. App-139 .
witnesses. Greek. martur. See note on Acts 1:8 .
16.
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
through = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 .
faith. Greek. pistis. App-150 .
in = of.
made . . . strong. See Acts 3:7 .
this man = this one.
see. Greek. theoreo. App-133 .
know. Greek. oida. App-132 .
perfect soundness. Literally wholeness. Greek. holokleria. Only here. Compare 1 Thessalonians 5:23 .Hebrews 2:4 .
in the presence of. . Literally over against. Greek. apenanti. Here, Acts 17:7 . Matthew 21:2 ; Matthew 27:24 , Matthew 27:61 .Romans 3:18 ,
17.
And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.
wot = know, as in Acts 3:16 .
through = according to. Greek. kata. App-104 .
did also, &c. = your rulers also (did). Compare Luke 23:34 .
18.
But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.
before had shewed = announced before. Here, Acts 3:24 ; Act 7:52 . 2 Corinthians 9:5 . Compare App-121 .
Christ. App-98 . The texts read "His Christ".
hath . . . fulfilled = fulfilled. Greek. pleroo . App-125 . See Acts 1:16 ; Acts 2:2 , Acts 2:28 .
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;
Repent. Greek. metanoeo. App-111 .
be converted = turn ye again (to Me). Jeremiah 3:7 , Jeremiah 3:14 , Jeremiah 3:22 , &c
that, &c. Literally for (Greek. eis. App-104 .) the blotting out.
sins. Greek. hamartia. App-128 .
blotted out = wiped out, the blotting out. Here, Colossians 2:14 .Revelation 3:5 ; Revelation 7:17 ; Revelation 21:4
when = in order that. Greek. hopos. Occurs fifteen times in Acts, and always expresses a purpose. Compare Acts 8:15 , Acts 8:24 ; Acts 9:2 , Acts 9:12 , Acts 9:17 , Acts 9:24 , &c.
the. Omit.
refreshing. Greek. anapsuxis. Only here. Compare 2 Timothy 1:16 .
shall = may.
from. Greek. apo . App-104 .
20.
And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
send. Greek. apostello. App-174 .
Jesus Christ = Christ Jesus. App-98 .
before was preached. Greek. prokerusso. Compare App-121 . Only here, and in Acts 13:24 . But the texts read procheirizomai, to choose or appoint before, as in Acts 22:14 ; Acts 26:16 .
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 heaven. No art. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
until. Greek. achri.
restitution. Greek. apokatastasis = re-establishment from a state of ruin. Only here.
hath spoken = spoke. Greek. laleo. App-121 .
since the world began. App-151 .
22.
For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
For = Indeed.
Moses. Moses is referred to nineteen times in Acts. See note on Matthew 8:4 .
said. See Deuteronomy 18:15-19 . So Peter claimed Deuteronomy as the work of Moses.
unto the fathers. The texts omit.
A prophet. Compare John 1:21 , John 1:25 .
raise up. Greek. anistemi. App-178 .
of = out of. Greek. ek. App-104 .
like unto = as He raised up me.
in = according to. Greek. kata. App-104 .
say = speak, as in Acts 3:21 . (See App-107 .) The reference is to Deuteronomy 18:15 .
23.
And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
soul. App-110 .
destroyed = utterly destroyed. Greek. exolothreuomai. Only here. Frequently in Septuagint. About eighty times as rendering of karath , cut off. See Genesis 17:14 .Exodus 30:33 ; Exodus 31:14 The quotation is from Deuteronomy 18:18 , Deuteronomy 18:19 . App-107 . Here the Holy Spirit gives the solemn meaning of "I will require it of him", as being destruction from among the people. Compare Malachi 4:1 .
from among. App-104 .
24.
Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
Samuel. Samuel was the first great prophet and spokesman of God after Moses.
those that follow after = those next in order. Greek. kathexes. Only used by Luke, here, Acts 11:4 ; Acts 18:23 .Luke 1:3 ; Luke 8:1 .
have likewise foretold = foretold also. See Acts 3:18 .
25.
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
the. Omit.
children = sons. Greek. huios. App-108 .
covenant. Greek. diatheke. Compare Luke 1:72 . For this Hebraism, "sons of the covenant", compare Matthew 8:12 ; Matthew 9:15 .Luke 16:8 .
made = covenanted. Greek. diatithemi.
in. Dative case; no preposition.
thy seed. i.e. Christ. See Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:16 .
kindreds = families. Greek. patria. Only here, Luke 2:4 .Ephesians 3:15 .
earth. Greek. ge. App-129 .
blessed. Greek. eneulogeomai. Only here, and in Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:8 . Strong form of eulogeo, which occurs in the next verse.
26.
Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
iniquities. Greek. poneria. App-128 .