Every one [π α ς]. Compare 2 Timothy 4:8, "to all them that love his appearing." " Not only apostles, nor ought Peter to have inquired only concerning them " (Bengel). The promise hitherto restricted to the apostles now becomes general.

A hundred - fold [ε κ α τ ο ν τ α π λ α σ ι ο ν α]. But many very high authorities read pollaplasiona, manifold. So Rev. in margin. Compare Mark 10:30, where there is added "houses and brethren," etc. Also the Arabic proverb : "Purchase the next world with this; so shalt thou win both."

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Old Testament