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Acts 13:23
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In Pisidian Antioch
22After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’23From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.24Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Of this man's seed hath God - raised - a Savior - That Jesus Christ came in a direct and indisputable line from David, according to both promise and prophecy, may be seen in the notes on Mat 1:1, etc., and particularly in the notes at the end of Luke And that the Messiah was promised to come from the family of David, see Isa 11:1, Isa 11:2, and Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Of this man's seed hath God, according to . . . promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus--The emphasis on this statement lies: (1) in the seed from which Christ sprang--David's--and the promise to that effect, which was thus fulfilled; (2) on the character in which this promised Christ was given of God--"a SAVIOUR." His personal name "JESUS" is emphatically added, as designed to express that very character. (See on Mat 1:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as John fulfilled his course,.... Or race, the work of the ministry he was called to; as he was preaching and baptizing, which were the race set before him to run, and in which he ran well; he made full proof of his ministry. The life of every Christian is a race, and especially of a minister of the Gospel, and which requires strength, courage, agility, patience, and perseverance; this world is the place in which they run; and this is only the running time; in heaven they will sit down on the throne with Christ; the way in which they run, is the way of their duty, the way of God's commandments; the mark they have in view, which they keep their eye on, and to which they direct their course, is Christ; and glory is the incorruptible crown they run for, and which, when they have finished their course, will be given them by the chief shepherd and righteous judge; see Ti2 4:7 and this is to be understood, not of the end of John's race, or ministry, but rather of the beginning of it; for it was then, he said, whom think ye that I am? I am not he; that is the Messiah. The apostle seems to refer to Joh 1:19 when the Jews asked him who he was, and he freely declared he was not the Christ; there the question is put by them to him, here by him to them; doubtless the questions were put by both; however the sense is the same, that he was not the Messiah, but he bore testimony to him that was: but behold there cometh one after me; meaning Jesus, who was the Messiah, and who when John spoke these words, was coming after him from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by him, and who in a little while after that came forth in the public ministry of the word: John was to come forth first, and then Jesus after him, because he was the harbinger of the Messiah, whose coming he was to proclaim and prepare men for, and whose person he was to point out; for though he is said to be after him, he was not in any sense inferior to him: John was born into the world before Christ, as man, was born, yet he as the eternal Son of God was before John, was from the beginning, even from eternity; John entered on the office of his ministry before him, but Christ was not below him; as not in the dignity of his person, so neither in the nature and excellency of his office; and John takes care to secure the honour and glory of Christ, and to prevent any low opinion that might be entertained of him from what he had said, by adding, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose; suggesting hereby, that he was unworthy to be his servant, to perform the meanest part of service for him that could be thought of; so far was he from assuming any preference to him on account of his being before him, as his forerunner; see Mat 3:11. See Gill on Mat 3:11. See Gill on Joh 1:27.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:23-25 Paul here moved to the theme of his message: Jesus, one of David’s descendants, was God’s promised Savior of Israel. The Messiah’s way had been prepared by John the Baptist, who insisted that Israel needed to repent . . . and turn to God and be baptized. John was a humble servant who simply cleared the ground for the one whose coming he announced.
Acts 13:23
In Pisidian Antioch
22After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’23From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.24Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
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The Seed
By H.J. Vine0GEN 3:15ISA 7:14MAT 1:21JHN 1:41ACT 13:23ROM 1:31CO 15:222TI 2:81JN 3:9H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of Jesus Christ being the Seed of David raised from the dead, fulfilling the promises of royal blessing and glory in the Old Testament. Jesus is designated as God, Jehovah, and the Messiah, securing divine kingship through His sacrifice, blood-shedding, and resurrection. The gospel of God's grace is proclaimed in His name, offering eternal forgiveness, justification, and new life to those who believe in Him. Through Christ, the Seed of David, who died for sinners and was raised for our justification, the glad tidings of salvation are heralded, based on the truth of Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Son of the Father's Love
By H.J. Vine0PSA 2:7ISA 9:6JHN 3:36ACT 13:23GAL 4:4EPH 4:13COL 1:15HEB 1:81JN 5:20H.J. Vine preaches about the eternal nature of the Son of the Father's love, who was begotten in time to fulfill promises to Israel as the Savior from sins. Psalms 2 and Hebrews highlight His Kingship, Priesthood, and Salvation. Despite His divine origin, He humbly came to earth, born in Bethlehem, magnifying His grace and love for humanity.
Concerning the Messiah's Lineage and Descent.
By John Gill0Prophecy FulfillmentMessiah's LineageISA 11:1JER 30:21MAT 1:1MAT 22:42LUK 1:27LUK 2:3JHN 4:22ACT 13:23ROM 9:5HEB 7:14John Gill discusses the lineage and descent of the Messiah, emphasizing that He was prophesied to arise from the nation of Israel, specifically from the tribe of Judah and the house of David. He highlights that the Messiah's identity is rooted in Old Testament prophecies, which affirm that Jesus fulfills these requirements as a descendant of Abraham, Judah, and David. Gill argues against claims that the Messiah could come from other nations or tribes, asserting that Jesus' lineage is crucial to His role as the Savior. He also addresses misconceptions regarding the genealogy of Jesus, clarifying that both Mary and Joseph were of David's line, thus legitimizing Jesus' claim to the throne. Ultimately, Gill underscores the significance of Jesus' heritage in establishing His authority and identity as the Messiah.
Jesus' Credentials
By Robert Hawker0ISA 53:10JHN 1:14ACT 13:23ROM 4:252CO 1:20Robert Hawker preaches about the fulfillment of God's promise in raising up Jesus as the Savior for Israel, emphasizing Jesus' credentials as the Father's gift, sent and anointed for salvation. Jesus embodies all the promises of the Bible, revealing God as the great Promiser who not only gave the rich Savior to sinners but also raised Him from the dead for their justification. Believers are urged to examine their relationship with Jesus, acknowledging their need for Him, accepting Him as their Savior, and finding complete salvation in Him.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Of this man's seed hath God - raised - a Savior - That Jesus Christ came in a direct and indisputable line from David, according to both promise and prophecy, may be seen in the notes on Mat 1:1, etc., and particularly in the notes at the end of Luke And that the Messiah was promised to come from the family of David, see Isa 11:1, Isa 11:2, and Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Of this man's seed hath God, according to . . . promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus--The emphasis on this statement lies: (1) in the seed from which Christ sprang--David's--and the promise to that effect, which was thus fulfilled; (2) on the character in which this promised Christ was given of God--"a SAVIOUR." His personal name "JESUS" is emphatically added, as designed to express that very character. (See on Mat 1:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as John fulfilled his course,.... Or race, the work of the ministry he was called to; as he was preaching and baptizing, which were the race set before him to run, and in which he ran well; he made full proof of his ministry. The life of every Christian is a race, and especially of a minister of the Gospel, and which requires strength, courage, agility, patience, and perseverance; this world is the place in which they run; and this is only the running time; in heaven they will sit down on the throne with Christ; the way in which they run, is the way of their duty, the way of God's commandments; the mark they have in view, which they keep their eye on, and to which they direct their course, is Christ; and glory is the incorruptible crown they run for, and which, when they have finished their course, will be given them by the chief shepherd and righteous judge; see Ti2 4:7 and this is to be understood, not of the end of John's race, or ministry, but rather of the beginning of it; for it was then, he said, whom think ye that I am? I am not he; that is the Messiah. The apostle seems to refer to Joh 1:19 when the Jews asked him who he was, and he freely declared he was not the Christ; there the question is put by them to him, here by him to them; doubtless the questions were put by both; however the sense is the same, that he was not the Messiah, but he bore testimony to him that was: but behold there cometh one after me; meaning Jesus, who was the Messiah, and who when John spoke these words, was coming after him from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by him, and who in a little while after that came forth in the public ministry of the word: John was to come forth first, and then Jesus after him, because he was the harbinger of the Messiah, whose coming he was to proclaim and prepare men for, and whose person he was to point out; for though he is said to be after him, he was not in any sense inferior to him: John was born into the world before Christ, as man, was born, yet he as the eternal Son of God was before John, was from the beginning, even from eternity; John entered on the office of his ministry before him, but Christ was not below him; as not in the dignity of his person, so neither in the nature and excellency of his office; and John takes care to secure the honour and glory of Christ, and to prevent any low opinion that might be entertained of him from what he had said, by adding, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose; suggesting hereby, that he was unworthy to be his servant, to perform the meanest part of service for him that could be thought of; so far was he from assuming any preference to him on account of his being before him, as his forerunner; see Mat 3:11. See Gill on Mat 3:11. See Gill on Joh 1:27.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
13:23-25 Paul here moved to the theme of his message: Jesus, one of David’s descendants, was God’s promised Savior of Israel. The Messiah’s way had been prepared by John the Baptist, who insisted that Israel needed to repent . . . and turn to God and be baptized. John was a humble servant who simply cleared the ground for the one whose coming he announced.