Acts 1:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, ”

Acts 1:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Wherefore of these men - Of those who had witnessed the life and works of Christ, and who were therefore qualified to discharge the duties of the office from which Judas fell. Probably Peter refe...
Acts 1:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(8) Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus (t) went in and out among us, (8) The Apostles do not deliberate at all, but first they consult and take guid...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

all . in (Greek. en) all. went in and out. . Hebraism for life in general. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Species). App-6. Compare Acts 9:28 ; Deuteronomy 28:6 ; John 10:9 . among ....
Acts 1:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21. We must therefore. This which he bringeth in might seem, at the first sight, to be far set [fetched.] For if so be it David did speak of transposing (66) Judas’s bishopric, it did not t...
Acts 1:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Which have companied with us - They judged it necessary to fill up this blank in the apo...
Acts 1:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord J...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us. — From the retrospective glance at the guilt and punishment of the traitor, Peter passes, as with a practical sagacity, to the one thing that wa...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - 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 1:21 - 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 1:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us ,.... Seeing there was such an imprecation, which carried in it the nature of a prophecy, that another should take the bishopric of Judas, or be m...
Acts 1:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Ver. 21. Wherefore of these ] To make up the breach again; like as the crowned saint...
Acts 1:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us Who have associated and conversed intimately with us, and attended all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out , &c. That is, exercised...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - 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 1:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

There were to be twelve apostles in the Christian church, to answer unto the twelve patriarchs and twelve tribes in the Jewish church. Companied with us, in ordinary conversation, Went in and out...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - 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 1:21 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Acts 1:21-22 The Christian Ministry I. Consider what may be gathered, in regard to the office and qualifications of an Apostle, from that portion of Scripture brought before you by the services o...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us. The familiar side of Christ’s life There are many ways of regarding the life of Ch...
Acts 1:21 - 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 1:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
Acts 1:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 3:7 ; 2 Samuel 5:2 ; Deuteronomy 31:2 ; John 10:1-9 ; John 15:27 ; Luke 10:1 ; Luke 10:2 ; Numbers 27:17
Acts 1:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

All the time that the Lord Jesus was going in and out — That is, conversing familiarly: over us — as our Master. Psalms 109:8 .

Acts 1:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 1:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 1:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 1:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 1:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 1:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 1:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 1:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 1:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 1:21 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Acts 1:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 1:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 1:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 1:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 1:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes