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49. τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν. Both in the Prophecies of the Old Testament (Isa 44:3; Eze 36:26; Joe 2:28) and by His own mouth (Joh 14:16-17; Joh 14:20; Joh 15:26; Joh 16:7). Comp. Act 1:4-5; Act 1:8. It is difficult not to see in this expression a distinct allusion to the discourses which are recorded by St John alone.
ἕως οὗ ἐνδύσησθε. ‘Until ye put on the garment of.’ For the metaphor see Rom 13:14; Eph 4:24, &c. We are unclothed till we receive heavenly gifts. “They had been washed (Joh 15:3), now the clothing is promised.” Bengel.
There are ten recorded appearances of the Risen Christ (including that at the Ascension), of which St Luke only narrates three (the 4th, 5th, and 10th), though he alludes to others (e.g. the 3rd). They are