{As I began to speak} (en t(9369) arxasthai me lalein). En
with the locative of the articular aorist infinitive arxasthai
(punctiliar action simply) and the accusative of general
reference. The second infinitive lalein (to speak) is dependent
on arxasthai, "In the beginning to speak as to me." {Even as on
us at the beginning} (h(9373)per kai eph' h(886d)(8373) en arch(8869)). Peter
recalls vividly the events at Pentecost, the speaking with
tongues and all. It is noteworthy that Peter does not here repeat
his sermon. "He rests his defence, not on what he said, but on
what God did" (Furneaux).