Acts 5:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:13

But for and, A.V.; howbeit for but, A.V. The rest seems most naturally to mean those who were not included in the ἅπαντες , viz. the Jews as distinguished from the disciples. The effect 'of the miracles was that the Jews looked with awe and reverence upon the Apostolic Church, and none durst join them from mere curiosity or with any idle purpose. But, on the contrary, the people magnified them, treated them with the utmost respect, and spoke of them with all honor. Join... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:13

Hindrances to belief. These are suggested by the expression, "Of the rest durst no man join himself to them." It seems that the first body of Christian converts made Solomon's porch their place of assembly. This they did, probably, for the convenience of its situation and arrangement, and possibly for the sake of its association with the teachings of their honored Master. The historian records that while the opposition of the Sanhedrim was feared, "none of the other people who had not yet... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:13

And of the rest - Different interpretations have been given of this expression. Lightfoot supposes that by “the rest” are meant the remainder of the 120 disciples of whom Ananias had been one; and that they feared to put themselves on an equality with the apostles. But this interpretation seems to be far-fetched. Kuinoel supposes that by “the rest” are meant those who had not already joined with the apostles, whether Christians or Jews, and that they were deterred by the fate of Ananias.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:13-14

Acts 5:13-14. And of the rest Who were not really converted to Christianity; durst Or presumed; no man to join himself to them As, had it not been for the late signal judgment, some hypocrites might have attempted to do, in order to obtain a share in the distributions which were made among the Christians from their fund of charity; but the people magnified them Namely, the apostles: had a great veneration for them, and spake of them with the highest expressions of reverence and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 5:1-16

Sin, cleansing and further growth (4:32-5:16)Believers continued to sell their property and bring money from the sales to the apostles for distribution among the poor (32-35). One example of generosity came from a Jew from Cyprus who so consistently helped and encouraged others that people gave him a name to suit his character, Barnabas (meaning ‘son of encouragement’) (36-37).There was no rule that forced people to sell their property. When Ananias and Sapphira sold some property, their sin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 5:13

no man = no one. Greek. oudeis. join himself. Greek. kollaomai. See note on Luke 15:15 . magnified. Greek. megaluno. Compare Luke 1:46 , Luke 1:58 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 5:13

But of the rest durst no man join himself to them: howbeit the people magnified them.The rest ... refers to the non-Christian community, who, although afraid to unite with the community of faith, nevertheless praised and lauded the holiness preached and practiced among them.Join himself ... This makes "joining the church" a Scriptural phrase, as further corroborated by Acts 9:26. Hervey said that "The expression, `join himself' occurs ten times in the New Testament, of which seven are in Luke... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 5:13

Acts 5:13. And of the rest, &c.— That is, the people held them in distant admiration, and presumed not, on any false pretence, to join them, if not truly converted; which yet it appears by the next verse many were, who readily came into a full and solemn profession of the gospel; as indeed the late miracle was a glorious, though a dreadful demonstration of its truth. The word κολλασθαι, rendered join, signifies to associate or unite with; to adhere or cleave to. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:13

13-16. of the rest durst no man join himself, c.—Of the unconverted none ventured, after what had taken place, to profess discipleship but yet their number continually increased. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:12-16

The expanding influence of the apostles 5:12-16This pericope is another of Luke’s summaries of conditions in the church that introduces what follows (cf. Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-35). It also explains why the Sadducees became so jealous that they arrested not only Peter and John but other apostles as well. The apostles were gaining great influence not only in Jerusalem but also in the outlying areas. The healing of one lame man had triggered initial opposition (Acts 3:1-10), but now many people... read more

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