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Acts 1:22

Acts 1:22
Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Beginning from the baptism of John,.... Not from the time trial John first administered the ordinance of baptism; for Christ was not so soon made known, or had followers; but from the time of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Beginning from the baptism of John - The words “beginning from” in the original refer to the Lord Jesus. The meaning may be thus expressed, “during all the time in which the Lord Jesus, beginning (his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Beginning from the baptism of John - From the time that Christ was baptized by John in Jordan; for it was at that time that his public ministry properly began.

Must one be ordained - This translation…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 1:15-26

The sin of Judas was not only his shame and ruin, but it made a vacancy in the college of the apostles. They were ordained twelve, with an eye to the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

to be a witness with us of his resurrection The Resurrection was the central truth, but to bear testimony that it was truly Jesus who had risen, the witness must have known Him well before His…