Acts 4:12 NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:12

And in none other is there salvation for neither is there salvation in any other, A.V. ; neither is there any other, etc., for there is none other, A.V. ; that is given for given, A.V. ; wherein for whereby, A.V. The eighteenth Article of Religion refers directly to this verse as proving that eternal salvation can be obtained only by the Name of Christ. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:12

The unfolded banner of salvation. " Neither is there salvation in any other," etc. The contrast between the position of Christ's heralds thee and now. They pointed to one miracle just wrought; we point to the whole succession of wonders along the line of Christian history. Already the Name of Jesus is " above every name." I. A PROCLAMATION . "None other name." 1. The proclamation of witnesses. They knew the person, they saw the power, they were subjects of the grace.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:12

The one saving Name. As one of the earliest preachings of the gospel, this sermon contains a striking illustration of the simplicity of the gospel message. From it we may learn what things were set forth as the primary and essential facts of Christianity, before the development of Christian doctrine. Theology is a science formulated by human genius; for it we are mainly indebted to Augustine and Anselm and Calvin. But it would be a sad thing indeed, for the thousands of" wayfaring men,"... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation - The word “salvation” properly denotes any “preservation,” or keeping anything in a “safe” state; a preserving from harm. It I signifies, also, deliverance from any evil of body or mind; from pain, sickness, danger, etc., Acts 7:25. But it is in the New Testament applied particularly to the work which the Messiah came to do, “to seek and to save that which was lost,” Luke 19:10. This work refers primarily to a deliverance of the soul from sin Matthew 1:21; Acts 5:31;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 4:8-12

Acts 4:8-12. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost That moment, according to the promise of his now glorified Master, (Matthew 10:20; Mark 13:11,) which was upon this occasion remarkably verified; said unto them With the utmost freedom; Ye rulers of the people, &c. He gives them the honour due to their office. If we this day be examined And called to an account as criminals, about the good deed Greek, ευεργεσια , the good work, or benefit, done to the impotent man, and you... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-31

Growth brings opposition (4:1-31)During the centuries leading up to the Christian era (see ‘The New Testament World’), several parties had arisen within the Jewish religion. The most important of these were the Pharisees and the Sadducees.The Pharisees came mainly from the common people, and tried to preserve the Jewish way of life from the corruption of foreign ideas and political ambition. They were concerned with the outward show of religion, but not so concerned with correct attitudes of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 4:12

Neither is there, &c. = And there is not ( App-105 ) in any (Greek. oudeis) . A double negative, for emphasis. other. Greek. allos. App-124 . there is none = neither is there. Greek. oude. other. Greek. heteros. App-124 . under. Greek. hupo. heaven = the heaven. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . among. App-104 . whereby = in ( App-104 .) which. be saved. Greek. sozo, as in Acts 4:9 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 4:12

And in none other is there salvation; for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.In none other is there salvation ... As McGarvey wrote:This declaration is universal; and it shows that every human being who is saved at all will be saved in the name of Christ. If any who do not know him or believe in him are saved, still in some way their salvation will be in his name.[19]Wherein we must be saved ... Concerning this clause Boles pointed... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:11-12

Acts 4:11-12. This is the stone, &c.— St. Peter's mentioning Christ as the head of the corner, naturally led to the thought of a spiritual and eternal salvation, which it was Christ's principal design to bring in; and with relation to which alone this, and its kindred phrase, the chief corner-stone, are always used by our Lord and his apostles: see Luke 20:17. Ephesians 2:21-22. 1 Peter 2:6-7. And this spiritual benefit is called salvation about forty times in the New Testament; whereas I... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 4:12

12. Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved—How sublimely does the apostle, in these closing words, shut up these rulers of Israel to Jesus for salvation, and in what universal and emphatic terms does he hold up his Lord as the one Hope of men! read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 4:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 4:8-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 4:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 4:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:11-12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 4:12

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