Acts 2:15
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Context
Peter Addresses the Crowd
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
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Martyn-Lloyd Jones
J. Edwin OrrJ. Edwin Orr
Erlo Stegen
John Piper
G. Campbell Morgan
George FoxSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
But the third hour of the day - That is, about nine o'clock in the morning, previously to which the Jews scarcely ever ate or drank, for that hour was the hour of prayer. This custom appears to have been so common that even the most intemperate among the Jews were not known to transgress it; Peter therefore spoke with confidence when he said, these are not drunken - seeing it is but the third hour of the day, previously to which even the intemperate did not use wine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
these are not drunken--meaning, not the Eleven, but the body of the disciples. but the third hour--nine A.M. (see Ecc 10:16; Isa 5:11; Th1 5:17).
John Gill Bible Commentary
For these are not drunken,.... Meaning not only the eleven apostles, but the rest of the hundred and twenty, on whom also the Spirit was poured forth, and who were endowed with his extraordinary gifts: as ye suppose; and had given out that they were: and this shows the sense of being filled with new wine; that they meant that they were really drunk, and which they believed, or at least would have had others believe it; the unreasonableness of which supposition and suggestion the apostle argues from the time of day: seeing it is but the third hour of the day; or nine of the clock in the morning: for till this time it was not usual with the Jews, if men of any sobriety or religion, so much as to taste anything: the rules are these (h), "it is forbidden a man to taste anything, or do any work after break of day, until he has prayed the morning prayer. Now "the morning prayer, the precept concerning it is, that a man should begin to pray as soon as the sun shines out; and its time is until the end of the fourth hour, which is the third part of the day (i). So that a man might not taste anything, either of eatables or drinkables, until the fourth hour, or ten o'clock in the morning: hence it is said (k), that "after they offered the daily sacrifice they ate bread, , "at the time of four hours": or on the fourth hour, and sooner than this it was not lawful to eat, even ever so little; and whoever did, was not reckoned fit to be conversed with, "Says R. Isaac (l), whoever eats a green or herb before the fourth hour, it is forbidden to converse with him; and the same says, it is unlawful to eat a raw herb before the fourth hour. Amemar, and Mar Zutra, and Rab Ashe were sitting, and they brought before them a raw herb before the fourth hour. Amemar and Rab Ashe ate, and Mar Zutra did not eat: they said to him, what is thy meaning? (he replied) that R. Isaac said, whoever eats a herb before the fourth hour, it is forbidden to converse with him. The time for taking food by persons of different characters, is thus expressed by them: "the first hour is the time of eating for the Lydians, the second for thieves, the third for heirs, the fourth for labourers, the fifth for every man; is it not so? Saith R. Papa, the fourth is the time of repast for every man; but (the truth is) the fourth is the time of eating for every man, the fifth for labourers, and the sixth for the disciples of the wise men (m). Hence that advice (n), ""at the fourth hour", go into a cook's shop, (or tavern,) if thou seest a man drinking wine, and holding the cup in his hands, and slumbering, inquire about him, if he is one of the wise doctors, &c. The "gloss" upon it is, "at the fourth hour, for that is the time of eating, when all go into the shops (or taverns) to eat. Now whereas they that are drunken are drunken in the night, and not in the day, and much less so soon in the day, when it was not usual, at least with religious men, to have tasted anything by this time; and whereas the apostles, and their company, were sober and religious men, and had never done thing to forfeit their character, it was unreasonable to suppose anything of this kind in them, (h) Maimon. Hilch, Tophilla, c. 6. sect. 4. T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 28. 2. (i) lb. c. 3. sect. 1. Vid. T. Beracot, fol. 26. 2. (k) Targum in Eccl. x. 17. (l) T. Bab. Betacot, fol. 44. 2. (m) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 10. 1. (n) T. Bab. Bava Metzia, fol. 83. 2.
Acts 2:15
Peter Addresses the Crowd
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
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(Revival) Part 1 - Phenomena
By Martyn-Lloyd Jones12K38:20RevivalJOL 2:28MAT 6:33ACT 2:12ACT 2:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose and object of the Holy Spirit's work in the world. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's work is meant to draw attention to God and His kingdom through unusual phenomena. The preacher also highlights that the Holy Spirit affects the whole person, not just their emotions or intellect. He uses the example of the disciples on the day of Pentecost, who were mistaken for being drunk because of the extraordinary things happening to them. The preacher concludes by referencing the prophecy of Joel, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all flesh in the last days.
Lessons in Revival From Acts 1-2
By J. Edwin Orr3.1K54:33Revival TheologyACT 1:6ACT 2:15ACT 2:37ACT 2:42In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the entire body of Christ and the conviction of non-believers. He highlights the importance of prayer and the Holy Spirit's role in bringing about revival. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a man who questioned his understanding of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He then explains the behavior of the disciples on the day of Pentecost, contrasting it with the stages of drunkenness. The sermon concludes with a call for the overwhelming, convicting power of the Holy Spirit in today's wicked generation.
Monday #2 the Work of the Holy Spirit
By J. Edwin Orr3.0K51:10Revival TheologyJOL 2:28MAT 6:33ACT 1:6ACT 2:15ACT 2:17ACT 2:42ACT 2:46In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the overwhelming and convicting power of the Holy Spirit in today's wicked generation. He compares the current state of society to the revival of the Eisenhower years in the 1950s, highlighting the gross immorality, profanity, pornography, and crime prevalent today. The preacher quotes Finney, stating that revival is the right use of appropriate means. He uses the analogy of drunkenness to explain the stages of revival, emphasizing that the disciples on the day of Pentecost were not drunk but filled with joy and celebration. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the need for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the whole body of Christ and the conviction of fellow citizens.
Testimony - Part 2
By Erlo Stegen9701:21:59JOL 2:28MAT 7:12MAT 22:37LUK 1:1JHN 7:38ACT 2:15GAL 1:10In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a girl who sat under a lemon tree and saw a board with her life story and sins written on it. The preacher emphasizes that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The preacher then talks about the transformation that occurs when someone accepts Jesus into their life, using the example of children who start willingly doing chores without being asked. The sermon concludes with a testimony of a woman who was set free from demonic oppression and experienced the joy of salvation.
I Will Pour Out My Spirit
By John Piper61624:19Book Of ActsACT 2:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses the purpose of God in Minneapolis and the power with which it is spoken. The speaker emphasizes the need for a band of red hot disciples who will finish the Great Commission at the end of the age. The sermon also mentions the dark verses of war, bloodshed, and natural catastrophes that will occur in the last days. However, amidst the distress and persecution, there will be an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that will empower believers to boldly proclaim the gospel to unreached people groups.
3. the Lessons of the Revival
By G. Campbell Morgan0RevivalThe Holy SpiritACT 2:15G. Campbell Morgan reflects on the Welsh Revival, emphasizing its divine nature and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as prophesied by Joel. He describes the revival as a continuation of Pentecost, marked by spontaneous worship, prayer, and testimonies without human leadership, showcasing the transformative power of God in the lives of ordinary people. Morgan highlights the revival's impact on the church, leading to a significant increase in membership and a renewed commitment to evangelism among believers. He urges the church to clear obstacles for God and to engage in earnest prayer, emphasizing that true revival comes from a deep dependence on the Spirit rather than human organization. Ultimately, he calls for a passionate response to God's movement, encouraging believers to be ready for His work in their lives and communities.
Epistle 320
By George Fox0EXO 35:25NUM 11:261SA 1:241SA 2:1EZK 39:29JOL 2:28ACT 2:15ROM 7:12PHP 4:32TI 2:21HEB 2:101PE 2:5George Fox preaches about the significant roles of women in the Old Testament and the importance of women's involvement in the work and service of the Lord in both the time of the law and the gospel. He highlights various examples of honorable and faithful women such as Deborah, Esther, Abigail, and Ruth, who played crucial roles in preserving their families and communities. Fox emphasizes the need for women to be diligent, faithful, and active in serving God, teaching their families, and preventing evil through their wisdom, virtue, and faithfulness.
"The Last Days", a Blessed Age of Revival
By John R. Rice0PSA 126:6MRK 16:15LUK 1:15ACT 2:15ACT 2:21John R. Rice preaches about the true meaning of 'the last days' in Scripture, emphasizing that it refers to the period from before Pentecost until Christ's return, not just the few years before His return. He urges believers to understand the term as defined in the Bible, encompassing the entire age of grace and revival from Pentecost onwards. Rice highlights that the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, the ease of salvation for all who call on the name of the Lord, and the power for soul-winning are characteristics of 'the last days' throughout this age, making great revivals always possible.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
But the third hour of the day - That is, about nine o'clock in the morning, previously to which the Jews scarcely ever ate or drank, for that hour was the hour of prayer. This custom appears to have been so common that even the most intemperate among the Jews were not known to transgress it; Peter therefore spoke with confidence when he said, these are not drunken - seeing it is but the third hour of the day, previously to which even the intemperate did not use wine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
these are not drunken--meaning, not the Eleven, but the body of the disciples. but the third hour--nine A.M. (see Ecc 10:16; Isa 5:11; Th1 5:17).
John Gill Bible Commentary
For these are not drunken,.... Meaning not only the eleven apostles, but the rest of the hundred and twenty, on whom also the Spirit was poured forth, and who were endowed with his extraordinary gifts: as ye suppose; and had given out that they were: and this shows the sense of being filled with new wine; that they meant that they were really drunk, and which they believed, or at least would have had others believe it; the unreasonableness of which supposition and suggestion the apostle argues from the time of day: seeing it is but the third hour of the day; or nine of the clock in the morning: for till this time it was not usual with the Jews, if men of any sobriety or religion, so much as to taste anything: the rules are these (h), "it is forbidden a man to taste anything, or do any work after break of day, until he has prayed the morning prayer. Now "the morning prayer, the precept concerning it is, that a man should begin to pray as soon as the sun shines out; and its time is until the end of the fourth hour, which is the third part of the day (i). So that a man might not taste anything, either of eatables or drinkables, until the fourth hour, or ten o'clock in the morning: hence it is said (k), that "after they offered the daily sacrifice they ate bread, , "at the time of four hours": or on the fourth hour, and sooner than this it was not lawful to eat, even ever so little; and whoever did, was not reckoned fit to be conversed with, "Says R. Isaac (l), whoever eats a green or herb before the fourth hour, it is forbidden to converse with him; and the same says, it is unlawful to eat a raw herb before the fourth hour. Amemar, and Mar Zutra, and Rab Ashe were sitting, and they brought before them a raw herb before the fourth hour. Amemar and Rab Ashe ate, and Mar Zutra did not eat: they said to him, what is thy meaning? (he replied) that R. Isaac said, whoever eats a herb before the fourth hour, it is forbidden to converse with him. The time for taking food by persons of different characters, is thus expressed by them: "the first hour is the time of eating for the Lydians, the second for thieves, the third for heirs, the fourth for labourers, the fifth for every man; is it not so? Saith R. Papa, the fourth is the time of repast for every man; but (the truth is) the fourth is the time of eating for every man, the fifth for labourers, and the sixth for the disciples of the wise men (m). Hence that advice (n), ""at the fourth hour", go into a cook's shop, (or tavern,) if thou seest a man drinking wine, and holding the cup in his hands, and slumbering, inquire about him, if he is one of the wise doctors, &c. The "gloss" upon it is, "at the fourth hour, for that is the time of eating, when all go into the shops (or taverns) to eat. Now whereas they that are drunken are drunken in the night, and not in the day, and much less so soon in the day, when it was not usual, at least with religious men, to have tasted anything by this time; and whereas the apostles, and their company, were sober and religious men, and had never done thing to forfeit their character, it was unreasonable to suppose anything of this kind in them, (h) Maimon. Hilch, Tophilla, c. 6. sect. 4. T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 28. 2. (i) lb. c. 3. sect. 1. Vid. T. Beracot, fol. 26. 2. (k) Targum in Eccl. x. 17. (l) T. Bab. Betacot, fol. 44. 2. (m) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 10. 1. (n) T. Bab. Bava Metzia, fol. 83. 2.