Acts 5:28-29 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:17-40

A grand victory for the truth along the whole line; all the positions of the enemy taken. The few hours that were covered by this portion of the history must have been hours charged with confirmation of the faith for the apostles. It is not merely that they are again attacked and again get in the end the victory, but that every position is carried for them by some strong arm invisible. It is not altogether the force of the truth, at least of the truth as spoken and spoken by them; still... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

Second persecution of the Church. Notice: 1. It was the result of marvelous success. We must expect such opposition when God gives us power among the people. The proud and formal have no liking for that which can be set in contrast with their own inefficiency. 2. It proceeded from the sect of the Sadducees, i.e. the heretical school. The league between the high priest and the scoffers was a sad sign of religious degeneracy. So it is. When religion decays it becomes the food of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:28

We straitly charged for did not we straitly command? A.V. and T.R.; not to for that ye should not, A.V.; teaching for doctrine, A.V. We straitly charged , etc.; ἐπερωτάω seems to require a question to follow. Your teaching (for the command, see Acts 4:18 ). Intend to bring, etc. Here the secret of the persecution comes out, The guilty conscience winced at every word which spake of Jesus Christ as living. The high priest, too, would not so much as name the name of Jesus. It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:29

But for then, A.V.; the apostles for the other apostles, A.V.; must for ought to, A.V. Peter is the spokesman, the sentiment is that of the united apostolate. Must obey God , etc. The rule is a golden one for all men, all circumstances, and all time (comp. Acts 4:19 ). Peter does not deny having received the prohibition, but pleads the superior force of the command of God, as set forth in the following verses. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:29

"We ought to obey God rather than men" (or, "we must," Revised Version). A great principle requires to be seen in the full daylight before it can be made the foundation of great action. Fanaticism borrows its strength from the night of ignorance, not from the noon of truth. Persecution may vindicate itself on the ground of obedience to God, but it proves itself to have no title to such a principle because it destroys freedom. I. THE GREAT REQUIREMENT . Obedience to God. 1.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:28

Straitly command you - Did we not command you with a “threat?” Acts 4:17-18, Acts 4:21.In this name - In the name of Jesus.Ye have filled Jerusalem - This, though not so desired, was an honorable tribute to the zeal and fidelity of the apostles. When Chastens are arraigned or persecuted, it is well if the only charge which their enemies can bring against them is that they have been distinguished for zeal and success in propagating their religion. See 1 Peter 4:16, “If any man suffer as a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:29

We ought to obey ... - See the notes on Acts 4:19. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:26-28

Acts 5:26-28. Then went the captain with the officers By the direction of the sanhedrim; and brought them Ου μετα βιας , not by violence; for they feared the people, lest If they had offered any violence in their presence; they should have been stoned The people were so fully persuaded that a divine power attended the apostles, that they held their persons sacred, and would not have borne any open attack upon them. “This may seem a surprising change in the people, considering the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:29-32

Acts 5:29-32. Then Peter and the other apostles Or, Peter, in the name of the others, who, it seems, were all present; said He does not give them the titles of honour which he did before; (Acts 4:8;) but enters directly upon the subject, and justifies what he and his brethren had done. This is, as it were, a continuation of that discourse, but with an increase of severity; We ought to obey God rather than men They do not plead the power they had to work miracles; a power which spoke... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

Opposition from Jewish leaders (5:17-42)A sizable portion of the population of Jerusalem was now Christian (cf. 2:41,47; 4:4,16,17; 5:14,16,28). And the more the church grew, the more jealous and angry the Sadducees became. Again they brought the apostles before the Sanhedrin, though God showed he could rescue them at any time, should he so desire (17-21a). The apostles knew that, because of their widespread popular support, they could have successfully resisted arrest, but they chose not to.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:17-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:28

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:26-28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:29-32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

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