John Bengel Commentary - Acts 3:17 - 3:17

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John Bengel Commentary - Acts 3:17 - 3:17


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Act 3:17. Καὶ νῦν, and now) ועתה, a formula of transition from the past to the present.-ἀδελφοὶ, brethren) An appellation full of courtesy and compassion.-οἶδα, I know) Peter speaks to their heart, kindly. On this account he rather says, I know, than we know.-κατὰ ἄγνοιαν, through ignorance) ch. Act 13:27, “Because they knew Him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath they; thet have fulfilled them in condemning Him.”-ἄρχοντες, rulers) These were not present, but the people. Peter sets aside the prejudice of authority [viz. of the chief priests and rulers], and this again he does in a kindly manner.