“And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.”
Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken have foretold these days. — the prophetic witness (archo, beginning, starting) from Samuel onward (hepta hēmerai, these days, this era, these times) all pointed to the messianic age now inaugurated. Samuel represents the prophetic office in its fullness; all who followed testify to Jesus' coming. The unity of prophetic witness validates the apostolic claim.
Church Fathers on Acts 3:23
So shall the times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19 This betokens them in a sad state, brought low by many wars. For it is to the case of one on fire, and craving comfort, that the expression applies. And see now how he advances. In his first sermon, he but slightly hinted at the resurrection, and Christ's sitting in heaven; but here he also speaks of His visible advent. And He shall send Jesus the Christ ordained (for you), Whom the heaven must…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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