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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Acts 1:2

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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After having given commandment - In Act 1:3 St. Luke expresses in general terms what Christ said to his apostles during those forty days. But in the 4th Act 1:4 and following verses he declares what he said on the day of his ascension. He had brought his former account down to that day; and from that day begins the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 1:3
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