“ For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. ”
He was numbered with us - He was chosen as an apostle by the Lord Jesus, Luke 6:13-16 . This does not mean that he was a true Christian, but that he was reckoned among the apostles. Long before...
Election of a Twelfth Apostle. In those days ( cf. Mark 1:9 ; a vague expression) Peter comes forward as leader. 1 Corinthians 15:6 * speaks of 500 brethren at once. The first to whom the risen...
numbered. Greek. katarithmeo . Only here. with. Greek. sun, as in Acts 1:14 , but the texts read en, among. had. Omit. part . the lot. Greek. kleros. Five times in the Gospels, of t...
17. Adopted. It is word for word reckoned. And he saith that he was one of the number, that he might signify unto them that it was needful that the empty place should be filled, to the en...
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Obtained part of this ministry - Ελαχε τον κληρον, He obtained the lot of this ministry - not that he or any of the twelve apostle...
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry, х ton ( G3588 ) kleeron ( G2819 ) tees...
The Ascension. Election of Matthias 1-5. St. Luke's Introduction. He recapitulates the general contents of his Gospel, adding, however, this additional information, (1) that the appearances of the...
For he was numbered with us. — Literally, he had been numbered. Had obtained part of this ministry. — Better, the portion, or inheritance. The Greek has the article, and the noun ( cleros...
Filling a Vacant Place Acts 1:15-26 It may be that the Apostles were acting upon Christ's directions, when they proceeded to the election of a successor to Judas. There was awe in Peter's voice...
In the opening verse Luke reveals the nature of his first treatise. It had to do with "all that Jesus began to do and to teach." This is followed by the last glimpse we have of the disciples before P...
And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about a hundred and twenty), (16) Men and brethren, this Scripture must needs have been fu...
For he was numbered with us ,.... He was chosen an apostle with: the rest, and was ordained into that office when they were, and was always reckoned one of the twelve, and stands in the catalogue wh...
Men and brethren Though our Lord never addressed the people thus, (perhaps because it would have implied an equality not suitable to the dignity of his character,) yet the apostles frequently did,...
Verse 1 establishes the fact that Luke (a Gentile) is the writer, "the former treatise" being his Gospel ( Luke 1:1-3 ). In that case Theophilus is addressed as "most excellent," manifestly a public...
The Death of Judas; Matthias Elected to Be an Apostle. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said,...
OLBGrk; Numbered with us; being one of the twelve apostles. Had obtained, elace; not as if Judas was made an apostle by lot, as Matthias afterwards; but by the providence of God, by which every...
Preparation For Pentecost (1:12-26). In obedience to His command they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives where all this had happened, and entered the upper chamber where they were stay...
CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 1:15 . Those days lay between the Ascension and Pentecost. For disciples , μαθητῶν, the R.V. reads brethren , ἀδελφῶν, as in Matthew 25:40 ; Acts 9:30 ; Acts 11:29 ;...
Acts 1:16-17 The Subserviency of Crime to the Purposes of God We are so accustomed to view the traitor Judas with indignation and denounce him for his crime and treachery, that we are apt to over...
Acts 1:1 . The former treatise have I made of all that Jesus began to do and teach. St. Luke, a companion of St. Paul, here continues his history. It comprises a display of providence and grace in...
Men and brethren, this Scripture must needs have been fulfilled … concerning Judas. The subserviency of crime to the purposes of God We know not a more remarkable expression than “The wrath of...
EXPOSITION Acts 1:1 I made for have I made, A.V.; concerning for of, A.V.; to teach for teach, A.V. The former treatise; literally, the first history, narrative, or discours...
The address of Peter:
2 Corinthians 4:1 ; 2 Corinthians 5:18 ; Acts 1:25 ; Acts 12:25 ; Acts 20:24 ; Acts 21:19 ; Ephesians 4:11 ; Ephesians 4:12 ; John 17:12 ; John 6:70 ; John 6:71 ; Luke 22:47 ; Luke 6:16...