The commentaries of M. John Calvin upon the Acts of the Apostles, faithfully translated…The commentaries of M. Iohn Caluin vpon the Actes of the Apostles, faithfully translated…

Which the holy Ghost foretold. Such manner of speeches bring greater reverence to the scriptures, whiles we are taught by them, that David and all the rest of the prophets did speak only as they were directed by the holy Ghost: so that they them selves were not the authors of their prophesies, but the Spirit which used their tongues as an instrument. Wherefore seeing that our dullness is so great, that we ascribe less authority unto the scriptures than we ought: we must diligently note such manner of speeches, & acquaint our selves with them, that we may oftentimes remember the authority of God to confirm our faith withal.

Which the holy Ghost foretolde. Such maner of speeches bring greater reuerence to the scriptures, whiles wee are taught by them, that Dauid and all the rest of the prophetes did speake only as they were directed by the holy Ghoste: so that they them selues were not the authours of their prophesies, but the Spirite which vsed their tongues as an instrument. Wherefore seeing that our dulnesse is so great, that wee ascribe lesse authoritie vnto the scriptures than wee ought: wee must diligently note such manner of speaches, & acquaint our selues with them, that we may oftentimes remember the authoritie of God to confirme our faith withall.

17 Adopted. It is word for word Reckoned. And he saith that he was one of the number, that he might signify unto them, that it was needful that the empty place should be filled, to the end that the number might continue whole. And to this purpose serveth that which followeth, that he had obtained a part in the ministry. For thereupon it doth follow, that the body should be as it were lame, if that part should be wanting. Surely it was a thing which might make them greatly amazed, that he whom Christ had extolled unto so high dignity, should fall headlong into such destruction. Which circumstance doeth increase the cruelty of the fact, and teacheth the rest to take heed unto themselves. Neither is it to be doubted, but that the disciples did remember Judas with great grief and sorrow. But Peter doth here express by name the excellency of his function, that he might make them more attentive & more careful to provide a remedy.