SEV Biblia, Chapter 10:42
Y nos mand que predicsemos al pueblo, y testificsemos que l es el que Dios ha puesto por Juez de vivos y muertos.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 10:42
Verse 42. And he commanded us to preach] By thus assuring them that Jesus Christ was appointed to judge the world, he at once showed them the necessity of subjection to him, that they might stand in the day of his appearing. The Judge of quick and dead.] The word quick we retain from our ancient mother tongue, the Saxon (Anglo-Saxon), to live, hence (Anglo-Saxon) and (Anglo-Saxon), life, and (Anglo- Saxon), grass; and from this our quicks, quick-set hedges, fences made of living thorns, &c. By quick and dead we are to understand: 1. All that had lived from the foundation of the world till that time; and all that were then alive. 2. All that should be found alive at the day of judgment, as well as all that had died previously.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 42. And he commanded us, to preach unto the people , etc.] Not only of the Jews, but of the Gentiles; to all nations, to the whole world, and every creature; for the apostle seems to refer to the commission given to him, and the rest of the apostles, after Christs resurrection, ( Matthew 28:19-20 Mark 16:15-16). And to testify that it is he which was ordained of God, to be the Judge of quick and dead : the preaching of the Gospel is a testification of Christ, or a bearing a testimony for him; and among the rest to this truth, that he was from all eternity in the council and covenant of grace; appointed by God to have all power in heaven and in earth; and not only to judge and govern his church and people on earth, but to be the Judge of all men at the last day, of such who will be found alive at his coming, and of those that are dead; who will be raised again, and stand before his judgment seat, to receive their proper sentence; and though this is not expressed in the commission given the apostles, yet is implied therein; ( Matthew 28:18) That there will be a general judgment at the last day is certain, from the reason of things; from the relation of creatures to God as their Creator, to whom they are accountable for their conduct and actions; from the justice of God, which requires it, which does not take place in the present state of things; and it has a testimony in the consciences of men, which the most daring of infidels, at times, show by the fears they are possessed of about it; and it is abundantly clear from revelation, from the writings of the Old and New Testament; from whence it appears that it is future, it is yet to come; that it is certain, being appointed by God, though the time to men is uncertain; that it will be universal, and reach to all men, righteous and wicked, quick and dead, and to all actions, good and bad, open and secret; and that it will be a righteous one, and be administered according to the strictest rules of justice and equity; and that it is an eternal one; not that it will be ever carrying on, but will issue in the determination of the states of men to all eternity: now Christ he is appointed to do this work, he was ordained to unto it in the purposes of God from everlasting; this was settled in the covenant between them; and for the execution of which, he has all power and authority given him as Mediator: and for it he is every way qualified: he is of great and infinite majesty, being the mighty God; of great sagacity and wisdom, having, as Mediator, the spirit of wisdom and knowledge upon him, whereby he is of quick understanding and discernment; and he is of great faithfulness and integrity, and will judge not after the sight of his eyes, and the hearing of his ears, but with righteousness and equity, and will do the thing that is right; and especially, inasmuch as he is omniscient, and knows the secrets of all hearts, and so capable of bringing every work into judgment, with every secret thing; and also omnipotent, and so able to raise the dead, summon all nations before him, separate the wicked and the righteous, and not only denounce the proper sentences upon them, but execute them.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 34-43 - Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever tru religion is found, God will accept it without regarding names or sects The fear of God and works of righteousness are the substance of tru religion, the effects of special grace. Though these are not the caus of a man's acceptance, yet they show it; and whatever may be wanting i knowledge or faith, will in due time be given by Him who has begun it They knew in general the word, that is, the gospel, which God sent to the children of Israel. The purport of this word was, that God by it published the good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ. They knew the several matters of fact relating to the gospel. They knew the baptis of repentance which John preached. Let them know that this Jesu Christ, by whom peace is made between God and man, is Lord of all; no only as over all, God blessed for evermore, but as Mediator. All power both in heaven and in earth, is put into his hand, and all judgmen committed to him. God will go with those whom he anoints; he will be with those to whom he has given his Spirit. Peter then declare Christ's resurrection from the dead, and the proofs of it. Faith ha reference to a testimony, and the Christian faith is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, on the testimony given by them. See what must be believed concerning him. That we are all accountable to Christ as our Judge; so every one must seek his favour and to have him as our Friend. And if we believe in him, we shall all be justified by him as our Righteousness. The remission of sins lays foundation for all other favours and blessings, by taking that out of the way which hinders the bestowing of them. If sin be pardoned, all is well, and shall end well for ever.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ παρηγγειλεν 3853 5656 V-AAI-3S ημιν 2254 P-1DP κηρυξαι 2784 5658 V-AAN τω 3588 T-DSM λαω 2992 N-DSM και 2532 CONJ διαμαρτυρασθαι 1263 5664 V-ADN οτι 3754 CONJ αυτος 846 P-NSM εστιν 2076 5748 V-PXI-3S ο 3588 T-NSM ωρισμενος 3724 5772 V-RPP-NSM υπο 5259 PREP του 3588 T-GSM θεου 2316 N-GSM κριτης 2923 N-NSM ζωντων 2198 5723 V-PAP-GPM και 2532 CONJ νεκρων 3498 A-GPM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
42. Testify (diamarturasqai). See on ch. ii. 40.Remission. See on Luke iii. 3; Jas. v. 15.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
10:42 {He charged} (pareggeilen). First aorist active indicative as in #1:4. There Jesus is the subject and so probably here, though Page insists that ho qeos (God) is here because of verse #40. {To testify} (diamarturasqai). First aorist middle infinitive. See on 2:40. {Ordained} (hwrismenos). Perfect passive participle of horizw, old verb, to mark out, to limit, to make a horizon. {Judge} (krites). The same point made by Peter in #1Pe 4:5. He does not use the word "Messiah" to these Gentiles though he did say "anointed" (ecrisen) in verse #38. Peter's claim for Jesus is that he is the Judge of Jew and Gentile (living and dead).
