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Acts 13:38

Acts 13:38
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Behold, ye despisers,.... In Hab 1:5 from whence these words are taken: we render it with others, "behold ye among the Heathen"; as if the word was compounded of "in", and "nations" or "Heathens"; and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Be it known ... - Paul, having proved his resurrection, and shown that he was the Messiah, now states the benefits that were to be derived from his death. Through this man - See the notes on Luk…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Be it known unto you, therefore - This is the legitimate conclusion: seeing the word of God is true, and he has promised an endless succession to the seed of David; seeing David and all his family…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 13:14-41

Perga in Pamphylia was a noted place, especially for a temple there erected to the goddess Diana, yet nothing at all is related of what Paul and Barnabas did there, only that thither they came (Act…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the forgiveness of sins Just as Jesus in His lifetime on earth declared that His miracles were only signs that "the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins," so the Apostles preach concerning…