That Or, in order that, indicating the Divine purpose. Comp. John 13:18; John 15:25; John 17:12; John 18:9; John 18:32; John 19:24; John 19:36. It is the two specially Hebraistic Gospels that most frequently remind us that Christ's life was a fulfilment of Hebrew prophecy. Comp. Matthew 1:22; Matthew 2:15; Matthew 2:17; Matthew 4:14; Matthew 8:17; Matthew 12:17; Matthew 13:35; Matthew 21:4; Matthew 26:54; Matthew 26:56; Matthew 27:9. See on Matthew 1:22.

Lord, who hath believed The quotation closely follows the LXX.

our report Literally, that which they hear from us; comp. Romans 10:16.

the arm of the Lord His power. There seems to be no sufficient authority for interpreting this expression of the Messiah, although it is the power of God as manifested in the Messiah that is here specially meant. Comp. Luke 1:51; Acts 13:17.

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