Acts 1:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprickb let another take. ”

Acts 1:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For it is written ... - See Psalms 69:25 . This is the prediction doubtless to which Peter refers in Acts 1:16 . The intermediate passage in Acts 1:18-19 , is probably a parenthesis; the words...
Acts 1:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his (s) bishoprick let another take. (s) His office and ministry: David wrote these words a...
Acts 1:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Acts 1:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

is . has been. the . a: i.e. the second book, in Psalms 69:25 . habitation . farm, or country house. Greek. epaulis. Only here. desolate . desert: i.e. let the place he has thus acquired be...
Acts 1:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. For it is written in the book of Psalms - The places usuall...
Acts 1:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And his bishoprick let another take.— And let another take his office. Heylin.
Acts 1:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. For it is written in the book of Psalms ( Psalms 69...
Acts 1:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Acts 1:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For it is written in the book of Psalms — St. Peter’s speech is continued after the parenthetical note. His purpose in making the quotation is to show that the disciples should not be staggered by...
Acts 1:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
Acts 1:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Acts 1:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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...
Acts 1:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For it is written in the book of Psalms ,.... In Psalms 69:25 . These are the words of Peter, citing the Scripture he had said must be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost, by David, had spoke concerni...
Acts 1:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. Ver. 20. In the book of Psalms ] That common magazine o...
Acts 1:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity That is, a field was purchased therewith: for that reward, being restored by him to the chief priests, had been paid by them for the purchase...
Acts 1:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Acts 1:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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,...
Acts 1:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For it is written in the book of Psalms; viz. Psalms 69:25 . What there is in general spoken by David concerning his enemies, is here applied particularly to Judas, who betrayed our Saviour; who...
Acts 1:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Acts 1:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 1:20 - Scofield Reference Notes

bishoprick (Greek, "episkopē", "overseership"). See "elders". ( See Scofield) - ( Titus 1:5 ).
Acts 1:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Acts 1:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

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...
Acts 1:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Acts 1:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The address of Peter:
Acts 1:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 13:33 ; Acts 1:25 ; Luke 20:42 ; Luke 24:44 ; Psalms 109:8 ; Psalms 109:9-15 ; Psalms 69:25 ; Zechariah 5:3 ; Zechariah 5:4
Acts 1:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

His bishopric — That is, his apostleship. Psalms 69:25 .

Acts 1:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 1:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 1:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 1:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 1:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 1:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 1:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 1:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 1:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 1:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 1:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 1:20 - Scofield Reference Notes

Acts 1:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 1:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 1:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 1:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 1:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes