Infallible proofs (rexpnpiots). The word is akin to TéEKMap, a fixed boundary, goal, end; and hence a fixed or sure sign or token. The Rev. omits énfallible, probably assuming that a proof implies certainty.
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Being seen (d7ravopevos). Only here in New Testament. Rev., appearing.
Forty days (80 swepdv teccepdxovra). Lit., “through forty days.” Rev., by the space of. The only passage where the in- terval between the resurrection and the ascension is given.
4. Being assembled together (cuvarifouevos). From avy, together, and ads, thronged or crowded. Both the A. V. and Rev. give eating together in margin, following the derivation from avy, together, and ds, salt: eating salt together, and hence generally of association at table.
Commanded (srapiyyevrev). Originally to pass on or trans- mit; hence, as a military term, of passing a watchword or command ; and so generally to command.
To wait for (zrepyuévewv). Only here in New Testament.
The promise (ézrayyediav). Signifying a free promise, given without solicitation. This is the invariable sense of the word throughout the New Testament, and this and its kindred and compound words are the only words for promise in the New Testament. ‘Tmucyvéouwar, meaning to promise in response to a request, does not oceur; and oporoyéw, Matt. xiv. 7, of Herod promising Salome, really means to acknowledge his obligation for her lascivious performance. See note there.
Not many days hence (od jetd moAdas tatvtas npépas). Lit., not after many of these days. Not after many, but after a
Jew.
6. Asked (érnp#twv), The imperfect, denoting the repet- tion and urging of the question.
7. The times—the seasons (ypovovs—xarpovs). Rev. prop- erly omits the article. The former of these words, time abso-
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lutely, without regard to circumstances; the latter, definite pe- riods, with the idea of fitness.
His own (77 idia). Stronger than the simple possessive pro- noun. The adjective means private, personal. Often used ad- verbially in the phrase xa’ idtav, apart, privately. See Matt. KVL ebsexX1 VO.
8. Unto me (wo). The best texts read pov, of me; or, as Rev., my witnesses.
Samaria. Formerly they had been commanded not to enter the cities of the Samaritans (Matt. x. 5).
10. Looked steadfastly (arevifovres oav). Seeon Luke iv. 20.
12. A Sabbath-day’s journey (caGBdrou éyov od0v). Lit., having a Sabbath’s way. The way conceived as belonging to the mountain ; connected with it in reference to the neighbor- hood of Jerusalem. A Sabbath-day’s journey, according to Jewish tradition, was about three-quarters of a mile. It was the supposed distance between the camp and the tabernacle in the wilderness (Josh. iii. 4).
13. An, upper room (70 ézrepdov). With the article, de- noting some well-known place of resort. It was the name given to the room directly under the flat roof. Such rooms were often set apart as halls for meetings. In such an apartment Paul delivered his farewell address at Troas (Acts xx. 8), and the body of Dorcas was laid (Acts ix. 37). Used by Luke only.
Abode (jjcav xatapévortes). The participle and finite verb, denoting continuance or habitual residence. Hence more cor- rectly, as Rev., “ where they were abiding.”
14. Continued (jcav mpockaprepobytes). Participle and finite verb, as above. The verb is from Kaptepos, strong, stanch, and means originally to persist obstinately in. Tn this
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sense here, and in Rom. xii. 12; xiii. 6. Hence to adhere firmly to. So in Mark iii. 9, “that a small ship should wazt on him ;” ie., keep near at hand. The idea of steady persistence is sup- plied by the Rev., steadfastly.
With one accord (opoJvpadov). See on agree, Matt. xviii. oe
In prayer. The best texts omit and supplication.
Mary. Mentioned here for the last time in the New Testa- ment.
15. Of the disciples (rév waInrav). The best texts read adergar, brethren.