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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 4:15-22

We have here the issue of the trial of Peter and John before the council. They came off now with flying colours, because they must be trained up to sufferings by degrees, and by less trials be prepared for greater. They now but run with the footmen; hereafter we shall have them contending with horses, Jer. 12:5. I. Here is the consultation and resolution of the court about this matter, and their proceeding thereupon. 1. The prisoners were ordered to withdraw (Acts 4:15): They commanded them to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 4:13-22

4:13-22 When they saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and when they had grasped the fact that they were men with no special knowledge and no special qualifications, they were amazed; and they recognized them for men who had been in the company of Jesus. So, as they looked at the man who was cured and who was standing with them, they could find no charge to make. They ordered them to leave the Sandhedrin, and they discussed with each other, "What are we to do with these men? For, that,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:18

And they called them ,.... From the apartment where they were; or ordered their servants to call them in to them: and commanded them not to speak at all ; either privately or publicly, in the ministry of the word, or in working of miracles, in the city, or in the country: nor teach in the name of Jesus ; any doctrine whatever; or "the name of Jesus", as the Arabic version reads; that is, the doctrine of Jesus, that which respects his person, his carnation, his offices, his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered and said unto them ,.... With great boldness and courage, and without any fear of man, but in the true fear of God whether it be right in the sight of God ; who is omniscient, and sees, and knows all things, all the actions of men, and the springs of them; who is holy, just, and true, and sits and judges among the gods, that which is right: to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye : it is not denied that magistrates are to be hearkened to, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:20

For we cannot but speak ,.... It was not physically, but morally impossible; or it was not lawful, and therefore they would not speak any other, and they could not avoid speaking, say they, the things which we have seen and heard ; as the miracles and doctrines of Christ, his resurrection from the dead, of which they were eye and ear witnesses. This shows their great fidelity and integrity, their inviolable attachment to Christ, and their fearlessness of the displeasure and wrath of men. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:21

So when they had further threatened them ,.... Either repeated the same, as before; or added some more severe ones, to terrify them, if possible; not being able to answer their arguments, or invalidate their reasoning: they let them go ; they did not acquit them as innocent persons, but dismissed them from custody: finding nothing how they might punish them ; not being able, though they sought most diligently for it, to fix anything upon them, which might be a cause, or occasion, or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:18

Not to speak ...nor teach in the name of Jesus - Any other doctrine, and any other name, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites and infidels will bear, but the doctrine which is according to godliness, proclaiming salvation through the blood of Christ crucified, they will not bear. If their doctrine were not the truth of God it could not be so unpopular; there is such an enmity in human nature against all that is good and true, that whatever comes from God is generally rejected by wicked men. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:19

Whether it be right in the sight of God - As if they had said: Worldly prudence and a consideration of our secular interests would undoubtedly induce us to obey you; but acting as before God, and following the dictates of eternal truth and justice, we dare not be silent. Can it be right to obey men contrary to the command and will of God? When he commands us to speak, dare we hold our tongue? We have received our authority from God through Christ, and feel fully persuaded of the truth by the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:21

When they had farther threatened them - Προσαπειλησαμενοι , When they had added to their former threatenings, repeating the former menaces, and adding new penalties. Finding nothing how they might punish them - Or, as the Codex Bezae reads, μηεὑρισκοντες αιτιαν, πως κολασωνται , not finding a cause why they might punish them. This reading is supported by the Syriac and Arabic. Bp. Pearce says, "This is better sense and better Greek." Because of the people - The people saw the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:19

Verse 19 19.Whether it be right. Let us remember to whom they make this answer. For this council did undoubtedly represent the Church; but because they do abuse their authority, the apostles say flatly that they are not to be obeyed. And (as men use to do in an evident matter) they refer over the judgment unto their adversaries for a reproach unto them. Furthermore it is worth the noting, that they set the authority of God against their decrees; which thing should be done out of season, unless... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 4:15-22

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 4:13-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 4:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:21

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:19

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