Acts 2:33

"This Jesus God raised up, to which we all are witnesses."

Key Reflection

This statement underscores the central Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus, affirming that his exaltation was a public and observable event, witnessed by all believers. It highlights both the divine act of raising Jesus and the collective testimony of those who experienced it firsthand.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 33. Therefore being by the right hand. The right hand among the Hebrews was often used to denote power; and the expression here means, not that he was exalted to the right hand of God, but by his power. He was raised from the dead by his power, and borne to heaven, triumphant over all his enemies. The use of the word right hand to denote power is common in the Scriptures. Job 40:14, "Thine own right hand can save thee." Ps 17:7, "Thou savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee." Ps 18:35; Ps 20:6; 21:8; 44:3; 60:5, etc. Exalted. Constituted King and Messiah in heaven.

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