Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 1:7
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Acts1:7
7 And he said unto them , It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Our Saviour blames their curiosity about such things as are not necessary to be known; and yet tho our Saviour does not in his Answer tell them what they desired to know, he tells them what is more expedient for them to know. The petition of wicked men, nay, of Devils (as when they crave to go into the Swine) is some time granted according to their will. But the prayer of the Disciples of Christ is answered to their best advantage, (tho it does not seem to agree to the matter of their desire.)
How long any mercy shall be deferred; when it shall be given:
Who is, fons & origo Deitatis: to whom Christ, especially as Mediator, and in our stead, refers all things.
Marginal references: Mat. 24.36.
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