Acts 5:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:34

But there for there, A.V. ; in honor of for in reputation among, A.V. ; the men for the apostles, A.V. and T.R.; while for space, A.V. A Pharisee named Gamaliel . St. Luke had mentioned ( Acts 4:1 and Acts 5:17 ) that there was an influential party of Sadducees in the Sanhedrim. He, therefore, now specially notes that Gamaliel was a Pharisee. There can be no doubt that this alone would rather dispose him to resist the violent counsels of the Sadducean members, and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:34-42

Power and weakness. I. INNOCENCE AN OBJECT OF HATE TO THE UNJUST . No wound is more deadly than that inflicted by words of truth upon false hearts. If the heart will not receive the truth, the truth will pierce through it. And murderous counsels show that truth has been denied in the heart. Instead of answering the witnesses with reason for reason, the Sanhedrim seek to stop their mouth with earth and put them to death. A cause is lost when it can be no longer argued in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:34

Then stood there up one - He rose, as is usual in deliberative assemblies, to speak.In the council - In the Sanhedrin, Acts 4:15.A Pharisee - The high priest and those who had been most active in opposing the apostles were Sadducees. The Pharisees were opposed to them, particularly on the doctrine in regard to which the apostles were so strenuous, the resurrection of the dead. See the notes on Matthew 3:7. Compare Acts 23:6.Gamaliel - This name was very common among the Jews. Dr. Lightfoot says... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:34-37

Acts 5:34-37 . Then stood up one in the council, a Pharisee And as such believing the immortality of the soul and the resurrection; named Gamaliel He is said to have been the son of good old Simeon, mentioned Luke 2:25; and the person at whose feet St. Paul was brought up. He was a man in so great esteem among the Jews, that Onkelos, the author of the Targum, is said to have burned seventy pounds weight of perfumes at his funeral; and the Jews have this saying concerning him: “From the... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 5:34

stood there up = rose up. Greek. anistemi. App-178 . 1, as in verses: Act 6:17 . Pharisee. App-120 . Gamaliel. The grandson of the famous Hillel. He was Saul's instructor (Acts 22:3 ), and is said to have died about 52 A.D. a doctor of the law. See note on Luke 5:17 . had in reputation = honoured. Greek. timios. Generally translated "precious". among = by (dative case). put . . . forth. Literally make . . . outside, i.e. put out of court. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 5:34

But there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in honor of all the people, and commanded to put the men forth a little while.Regarding Gamaliel:Josephus the Jewish historian tells us that the party of the Pharisees was small in number but commanded such popularity and influence among the people that the Sadducees dared not take any action that the Pharisees opposed. The influence of Gamaliel's advice reflects that situation.[39]Furthermore, Gamaliel... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 5:34

Acts 5:34. A Pharisee, named Gamaliel,— He is said to have been the son of good old Simeon, mentioned Luk 2:25 and was the person at whose feet St. Paul was brought up. He was a man in so great esteem among the Jews, that Onkelos, the author of the Targum, is said to have burned seventy pounds weight of perfumes at his funeral; and the Jews have this saying concerning him, "From the time that Rabbin Gamaliel the Old died, the honour of the law failed, and purity and Pharisaism died." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:34

34. Then stood up . . . Gamaliel—in all probability one of that name celebrated in the Jewish writings for his wisdom, the son of Simeon (possibly the same who took the infant Saviour in his arms, :-), and grandson of HILLEL, another celebrated rabbi. He died eighteen years before the destruction of Jerusalem [LIGHTFOOT]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:12-42

3. Intensified external opposition 5:12-42God’s power manifest through the apostles in blessing (Acts 3:1-26) as well as in judgment (Acts 5:1-11) made an increasingly powerful impact on the residents of Jerusalem. The Jewish leaders increased their opposition to the apostles as they had increased their opposition to Jesus. Luke preserved the record of the developing attitudes that resulted. The Sadducees became more jealous and antagonistic, the Pharisees chose to react with moderation, and... read more

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