25. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord . . . knowing only the baptism of John —He was instructed, probably, by some disciple of the Baptist, in the whole circle of John's teaching concerning Jesus, but no more: he had yet to learn the new light which the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost had thrown upon the Redeemer's death and resurrection; as appears from Acts 19:2 ; Acts 19:3 . being fervent in the spirit —His heart warm, and conscious, probably, of his gifts and attainments, he burned to impart to others the truth he had himself received. he spake and taught diligently —rather, "accurately" (it is the same word as is rendered "perfectly" in Acts 19:3- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-26" class="com-number"
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