Acts 10:39

"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him."

Key Reflection

In Acts 10:39, Peter asserts that Jesus was anointed by God with both the Holy Spirit and power, signifying his mission to perform good deeds and heal those oppressed by evil forces. This act of divine anointing underscores Jesus' authority and presence as God's chosen one, a role that was evident in his miracles and ministry. The cultural context of first-century Judaism, where anointing with oil symbolized consecration for significant roles like kings and priests, further emphasizes the importance and uniqueness of Jesus' vocation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 39. And we are witnesses. We who are apostles. See Barnes "Lu 24:48". In the land of the Jews. In the country of Judea. Whom they slew, etc. Our translation would seem to imply that there were two separate acts--first slaying him, and then suspending him. But this is neither according to truth nor to the Greek text. The original is simply, "whom they put to death, suspending him on a tree." On a tree. On a cross. See Barnes "Ac 5:30". {h} "we are witnesses" Lu 24:48; Ac 2:32 {ยง} "tree" "cross" __________________________________________________________________

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