Vincent's Word Studies These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. An upper room (τὸ ὑπερῷον)
With the article, denoting 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 20:8), and the body of Dorcas was laid (Acts 9:37). Used by Luke only. Abode (ἦσαν καταμένοντες) The participle and finite verb, denoting continuance or habitual residence. Hence more correctly, as Rev., "where they were abiding." And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Continued (ἦσαν προσκαρτεροῦντες)
Participle and finite verb, as above. The verb is from καρτερὸς strong, stanch, and means originally to persist obstinately in. In this sense here, and in Romans 12:12; Romans 13:6. Hence to adhere firmly to. So in Mark 3:9, "that a small ship should wait on him;" i.e., keep near at hand. The idea of steady persistence is supplied by the Rev., steadfastly. With one accord (ὁμοθυμαδὸν) See on agree, Matthew 18:19. In prayer The best texts omit and supplication. Mary Mentioned here for the last time in the New Testament. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. Of the disciples (τῶν μαθητῶν)
The best texts read ἀδελφῶν, brethren. The number of the names together were about, etc. (ἦν τε ὄχλος ὀνομάτων ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτὸ) Much better as Rev., and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about, etc. Ὄχλος, multitude, would not be used of a number about to be stated. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. Men and brethren (ἄνδρες ἀδελφοὶ)
Lit., men, brothers. Brother-men. More dignified and solemn than the simple brethren. This scripture The best texts substitute the. See on Mark 12:10. The Holy Ghost (τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον) Lit., The Spirit, the Holy. Guide See on lead, Luke 6:39. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Numbered (κατηριθμημένος)
Only here in New Testament With (σύν) The best texts read ἐν, among. So Rev. Obtained (ἔλαχε) Strictly, "received by lot." Rev., better, received. Compare Luke 1:9. In classical Greek, of receiving public magistracies. Part (τὸν κλῆρον) The A. V. does not give the force of the article, the lot which was his. So Rev., "his portion:" lit., lot. Ministry See on minister, Matthew 20:26. Compare bishopric, Acts 1:20. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. Purchased (ἐκτήσατο)
See on possess, Luke 18:12. Better, as Rev., obtained. Judas did not purchase the field, but the priests did with the money which he returned to them, (Matthew 27:7). The expression means merely that the field was purchased with the money of Judas. Falling headlong (πρηνής γενόμενος) Lit., having become headlong. He burst asunder (ἐλάκησε) Only here in New Testament. Lit., to crack, to burst with a noise. So Homer, of the bones cracking beneath a blow ("Iliad," xiii., 616). Compare Aristophanes, "Clouds," 410. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. Aceldama
Or, more properly, Akeldamach. The word is Aramaic, the language then spoken in Palestine. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. Habitation (ἔπαυλις)
Only here in New Testament. The word is used in classical Greek of a place for cattle. So Herodotus (i., 111): "The herdsman took the child in his arms, and went back the way he had come, till he reached the fold" (ἔπαυλιν). Also of farm-building, a country-house. Bishopric (ἐπισκοπήν) See on 1 Peter 2:12. Rev., better, office, with overseership in margin. Compare Luke 19:44. Another (ἕτερος) And different person. See on Acts 2:4. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. Went in and went out
An expression for constant intercourse. Compare Deuteronomy 18:19; Psalm 121:8; John 10:9; Acts 9:28. Among us (ἐφ' ἡμᾶς) The margin of Rev., over us, i.e., as our head, is a sound rendering, and supported by Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23; Luke 9:1. The rendering before, in the presence of, occurs Matthew 10:18; Luke 21:12. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. Witness (μάτρυρα)
One who shall bear testimony: not a spectator, a mistake often made on Hebrews 12:1. Compare Acts 2:32. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. Barsabas
A patronymic, son of Saba: like Bar Jona, Matthew 16:17. And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. Which knowest the hearts (καρδιογνῶστα)
Only here and Acts 15:8. Lit., heart-knower. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. That he may take part (λαβεῖν τὸν κλῆρον)
Lit., to take the lot. But the best texts read τὸν τόπον, the place. Rev., to take the place. By transgression fell (παρέβη) See on trespasses, Matthew 6:14. The rendering of the A. V. is explanatory. Rev., better, fell away. His own place Compare "the place in this ministry." Τὸν ἴδιον, his own, is stronger than the simple possessive pronoun. It is the place which was peculiarly his, as befitting his awful sin - Gehenna. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. He was numbered (συγκατεψηφίσθη)
Only here in New Testament. See on counteth, Luke 14:28. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Was fully come (συμπληροῦσθαι)
Used by Luke only. See on Luke 9:51. Lit., as Rev., margin, was being fulfilled. The day, according to the Hebrew mode, is conceived as a measure to be filled up. So long as the day had not yet arrived, the measure was not full. The words denote in process of fulfilment. Pentecost Meaning fiftieth; because occurring on the fiftieth day, calculated from the second day of unleavened bread. In the Old Testament it is called the feast of weeks, and the feast of harvest. Its primary object was to thank God for the blessings of harvest. See Deuteronomy 16:10, Deuteronomy 16:11. With one accord (ὁμοθυμαδὸν) The best texts substitute ὁμοῦ, together. So Rev. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. A sound (ἦχος)
See on Luke 4:37. Of a rushing mighty wind (φερομένης πνοῆς βιαίας) Lit., of a mighty wind borne along. Πνοή is a blowing, a blast. Only here and Acts 17:25. Rev., as of the rushing of a mighty wind. The house Not merely the room. Compare Acts 1:13. Were sitting Awaiting the hour of prayer. See Acts 2:15. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. There appeared
See on Luke 22:43. Cloven tongues (διαμεριζόμεναι γλῶσσαι) Many prefer to render tongues distributing themselves, or being distributed among the disciples, instead of referring it to the cloven appearance of each tongue. Rev., tongues parting asunder. Like as of fire Not consisting off fire, but resembliny (ὡσεὶ). It sat Note the singular. One of these luminous appearances sat upon each. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Began
Bringing into prominence the first impulse of the act. See on began, Acts 1:1. With other tongues (ἑτέραις γλώσσαις) Strictly different, from their native tongues, and also different tongues spoken by the different apostles. See on Matthew 6:24. Gave (ἐδίδου) A graphic imperfect; kept giving them the language and the appropriate words as the case required from time to time. It would seem that each apostle was speaking to a group, or to individuals. The general address to the multitude followed from the lips of Peter. Utterance (ἀποφθέγγεσθαι) Used only by Luke and in the Acts. Lit., to utter. A peculiar word, and purposely chosen to denote the clear, loud utterance under the miraculous impulse. It is used by later Greek writers of the utterances of oracles or seers. So in the Septuagint, of prophesying. See 1 Chronicles 25:1; Deuteronomy 32:2; Zechariah 10:2; Ezekiel 13:19. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; Dwelling (κατοικοῦντες)
Denoting an abiding; but here it must be taken in a wide sense, since among these are mentioned those whose permanent residence was in Mesopotamia, etc. See Acts 2:9. Devout See on Luke 2:25. That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. When this was noised abroad (γενομένης δὲ τῆς φωνῆς ταύτης)
Wrong. Lit., And this sound having taken place. Rev., correctly, when this sound was heard. The sound of the rushing wind. Were confounded (συνεχύθη) Lit., was poured together; so that confound (Latin, confundere) is the most literal rendering possible. Used only by Luke and in the Acts. Compare Acts 19:32; Acts 21:31. Heard (ἤκουον) Imperfect, were hearing. Language (διαλέκτῳ) Rather, dialect; since the foreigners present spoke, not only different languages, but different dialects of the same language. The Phrygians and Pamphylians, for instance, both spoke Greek, but in different idioms; the Parthians, Medes, and Elamites all spoke Persian, but in different provincial forms. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: Amazed and marvelled (ἐξίσταντο καὶ ἐθαύμαζον)
The former word denotes the first overwhelming surprise. The verb is literally to put out of place; hence, out of one's senses. Compare Mark 3:21 : "He is beside himself." The latter word, marvelled, denotes the continuing wonder; meaning to regard with amazement, and with a suggestion of beginning to speculate on the matter. Galilaeans Not regarded as a sect, for the name was not given to Christians until afterward; but with reference to their nationality. They used a peculiar dialect, which distinguished them from the inhabitants of Judaea. Compare Mark 14:70. They were blamed for neglecting the study of their language, and charged with errors in grammar and ridiculous mispronunciations. I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. Parthians, Medes, and Elamites
Representing portions of the Persian empire. Judaea The dialect of Galilee being different from that of Judaea. Asia Not the Asiatic continent nor Asia Minor. In the time of the apostles the term was commonly understood of the proconsular province of Asia, principally of the kingdom of Pergamus left by Attalus III. to the Romans, and including Lydia, Mysia, Caria, and at times parts of Phrygia. The name Asia Minor did not come into use until the fourth century of our era. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. Egypt
Where the Jews were numerous. Two-fifths of the population of Alexandria were said to have been Jews. Cyrene In Libya, west of Egypt. Strangers (ἐπιδημοῦντες) See on 1 Peter 1:1. Rev., rightly, sojourners. And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. Arabians Whose country bordered on Judaea, and must have contained many Jews. Speak (λαλούντων) Rev., rightly, gives the force of the participle, speaking. Wonderful works (μεγαλεῖα) See on majesty, 2 Peter 1:16. From μέγας great. Rev., mighty works. Used by Luke only. Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]. Text Courtesy of Internet Sacred Texts Archive. Bible Apps.com |
