Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of Acts
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 1:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 1:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 1:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 1:4 JFB -> Commentary on 1:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 1:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 1:4 OCA -> Commentary on 1:4 PNT -> Commentary on 1:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 1:4 SRN -> Study Notes on 1:4 TFG -> Commentary on 1:4 TSK -> Commentary on 1:4 TSK -> Entry for 1:4 WEN -> Notes on 1:4 NTB -> God; Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Minister, Christian; Trinity; Waiting TTT -> Apostles, The; Jerusalem; Promises of God, The; Waiting Upon God EBD -> Bartholomew; Resurrection of Christ 1:4 - [In Context] One time when Jesus was eating with them, he told them not to leave Jerusalem. Jesus said, "The Father has promised you something; I told you about it before. Wait here {in Jerusalem} to receive this promise.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 1:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 1:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 1:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 1:5 JFB -> Commentary on 1:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 1:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 1:5 OCA -> Commentary on 1:5 PNT -> Commentary on 1:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 1:5 TFG -> Commentary on 1:5 TSK -> Commentary on 1:5 TSK -> Entry for 1:5 WEN -> Notes on 1:5 NTB -> Baptism; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Minister, Christian; Trinity TTT -> Apostles, The; Baptism with the Holy Spirit EBD -> Resurrection of Christ 1:5 - [In Context] John baptized F3 people with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 1:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 1:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 1:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 1:6 JFB -> Commentary on 1:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 1:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 1:6 OCA -> Commentary on 1:6 PNT -> Commentary on 1:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 1:6 SRN -> Study Notes on 1:6 TFG -> Commentary on 1:6 TSK -> Commentary on 1:6 TSK -> Entry for 1:6 WEN -> Notes on 1:6 NTB -> Apostles; Curiosity; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Apostles, The; Jews, The EBD -> Resurrection of Christ SBD -> Messiah 1:6 - [In Context] The apostles F4 were all together. They asked Jesus, "Lord, is this the time for you to give the Jews their kingdom again?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 1:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 1:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 1:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 1:7 JFB -> Commentary on 1:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 1:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 1:7 OCA -> Commentary on 1:7 PNT -> Commentary on 1:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 1:7 TSK -> Commentary on 1:7 TSK -> Entry for 1:7 WEN -> Notes on 1:7 NTB -> Curiosity; Ignorance; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Predestination; Seasons TTT -> Apostles, The; Counsels and Purposes of God, The EBD -> Resurrection of Christ 1:7 - [In Context] Jesus said to them, "The Father is the only One who has the authority to decide dates and times. You cannot know these things.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 1:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 1:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 1:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 1:8 JFB -> Commentary on 1:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 1:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 1:8 OCA -> Commentary on 1:8 PNT -> Commentary on 1:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 1:8 TFG -> Commentary on 1:8 TSK -> Commentary on 1:8 TSK -> Entry for 1:8 WEN -> Notes on 1:8 NTB -> Apostles; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Minister, Christian; Power; Testimony TTT -> Apostles, The; Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, The; Jews, The; Power of the Holy Spirit, The; Samaria, Modern; Titles and Names of Ministers EBD -> Acts of the Apostles; Baptism, Christian; Martyr; Resurrection of Christ SBD -> Apostle SPG -> Devotional using 1:8 TV -> Devotional using 1:8 TV -> Devotional using 1:8 TV -> Devotional using 1:8 TV -> Devotional using 1:8 TV -> Devotional using 1:8 TV -> Devotional using 1:8 1:8 - [In Context] But the Holy Spirit F5 will come to you. Then you will receive power. You will be my witnesses--{you will tell people about me}. First, you will tell people in Jerusalem. Then you will tell people in all of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world."
FOOTNOTES: F3: baptized   A Greek word meaning to immerse, dip, or bury a person or thing briefly under water. F4: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F5: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; OCA - Original Commentary on Acts; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.