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Barnes' Notes on Acts 2:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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This is that - This is the fulfillment of that, or this was predicted. This was the second part of Peter’s argument, to show that this was in accordance with the predictions in their own Scriptures. By the prophet Joel - Joel 2:28-32. This is not quoted literally, either from the Hebrew or the Septuagint. The substance, however, is preserved. return to 'Top of Page'
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