Acts 3

Acts 3:1

NInth houre] Which was their three of clock in the afternoone: the time of their evening sacrifice, at which the Apostles were present.

Acts 3:2

called Beautifull] Built in stead of that of Solomon, and so called. See John 10:23.

Acts 3:6

In the name of Jesus Christ] By the power and command of that Jesus Christ, whom in contempt and scorn you called Jesus of Nazareth.

Acts 3:12

as though by our own power] He correcteth the abuse of men, who attribute that to mans power or godlinesse, which appertaineth onely to God.

Acts 3:13

the God of our fathers] Acts 5:30. The same onely true God, whom Abraham and all our fathers worshipped.

Acts 3:14

But ye denied the holy one] Matthew 27:20. John 19:15.

desired a murderer] That is, Barabbas, Mark 15:11. John 18:40.

Acts 3:16

through faith in his name] Because he apprehended him who was risen from the dead, whose name he heard of us.

Acts 3:17

through ignorance ye did it] He excuseth not their malice, but because ignorance and blind zeale led many, he putteth them in hope of pardon. See 1 Timothy 1:13.

your rulers] He meaneth some, not all, John 7:50. 51. and 19. 38.

Acts 3:18

by the mouth of all his prophets] See vers. 21. The Prophets were many, yet being all inspired with one Spirit of God, they spake all one truth: in respect whereof, the holy Ghost here attributeth but one mouth to them all.

Acts 3:19

times of refreshing shall come] It is a figurative manner of speaking, taken from workmen reposing themselves in the coole shades, to represent the eternall rest, after the labours and travels of the life. See Luke 16:25. Rev. 7. 15, 16. & 14. 13.

Acts 3:21

Whom the heaven must receive] Meaning, that his humanitie should henceforth be resident in heaven, and no more here on earth, till he come to judgement.

times of restitution of all things] Unto the perfection of the kingdome of Christ, wherein all shall be repaired, which sinne hath disordered and ruined, wherein the creature shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the libertie of the sonnes of God. See Romans 8:21.

since the world began] Or, from all ages.

Acts 3:22

A prophet shall the Lord] Deuteronomy 18:15. Chap. 7. 37.

of your brethren] Of the stock of Abraham.

Acts 3:25

Ye are the children of the prophets] To whom the Prophets were addressed, and with whom the covenant was made.

And in thy seed] Genesis 12:3. Galatians 3:8. Genesis 18:18. & Genesis 22:18. & Genesis 26:4.That is, in Christ Jesus, of the lineage of Abraham.

Acts 3:26

Unto you] To you before the Gentiles, is the Gospel and Doctrine of Christs resurrection to be preached, Matthew 10:6. Acts 1:8. & Acts 13:46.

to blesse you] In giving you faith and repentance by the Spirit of regeneration: see Galatians 3:9. 14.