Acts 13:26

“Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, etc.] This address is made to them in the synagogue, who were Jews by birth, and in a form very grateful and pleasing; he calls them “men”, perhaps not only from the common nature of mankind in them, but because they took this name peculiarly to themselves, and denied it to the nations of the world; and which they gather from (<263431>Ezekiel 34:31) and he styles them “brethren”, because they were his countrymen; and “children of the stock of Abraham”, with respect to their lineage and descent, and of which they gloried: and whosoever among you feareth God; these were the proselytes among them; (See Gill on “<441316>Acts 13:16”) to you is…”

“children . . . of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God--Gentile proselytes. to you is the word of this salvation sent--both being regarded as one class, as "the Jew first," to whom the Gospel was to be addressed in the first instance.”

“Men and brethren - Paul now exhorts them to embrace the Lord Jesus as the Messiah. He uses, therefore, the most respectful and fraternal language. Children of the stock of Abraham - Descendants of Abraham; you who regard Abraham as your ancestor. He means here to address particularly the native-born Jews; and this appellation is used because they valued themselves highly on account of their descent from Abraham (see the notes on Matthew 3:9); and because the promise of the Messiah had been specially given to him. And whosoever ... - Proselytes. See the notes on Acts 13:16. Is the word of this salvation sent - This message of salvation. It was sent particularly to the Jewish people. The…”

“13:26-37 Paul reviewed the shameful treatment Jesus had received, involving unjust condemnation and death. But God raised Jesus from the dead, as attested by witnesses. This message provides good news, for through Jesus sinners can experience the forgiveness of sins. But this message must be met with faith, or dire consequences will follow.”

“children: Act 13:15, Act 13:17, Act 13:46, Act 3:26; Ch2 20:7; Psa 105:6, Psa 147:19, Psa 147:20; Isa 41:8, Isa 48:1, Isa 51:1, Isa 51:2; Mat 3:9, Mat 10:6; Luk 24:47 and whosoever: Act 13:16, Act 13:43, Act 10:35 to you: Act 16:17, Act 28:28; Isa 46:13; Luk 1:69, Luk 1:77; Rom 1:16; Co2 5:19-21; Eph 1:13; Col 1:5 Acts 13:27”