Atos 4:33-37, Atos 9:20-31, Lucas 19:28-48 NVIPT

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:36

Joses - Or, Joseph, as many excellent MSS. read; but who he was, farther than what is here said, we know not. Surnamed Barnabas - Or, Barsabbas, according to the Coptic. The son of consolation - Υἱος παρακλησεως ; As παρακλησις signifies exhortation, as well as consolation, and is indeed distinguished from the latter, 1 Corinthians 14:3 , the original name was probably נבא בר Bar naba , or נביא בר Bar nebia , which signifies the son of prophecy or exhortation; and this... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:33

Verse 33 33.And with great power. This third member appertaineth to doctrine. For Luke doth signify that the zeal which the apostles had to preach the gospel was so far from being diminished, that they were rather endowed with new power. Whereas he doth only name the resurrection of Christ, it is synecdoche; for this part is put for the whole gospel. But Luke maketh mention of the resurrection alone, because it is, as it were, the furnishing or fulfilling of the gospel; and, secondly, because... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:34

Verse 34 34.For so many as were. Although this be an universal speech, yet is it all one as if it were indefinite. And assuredly it is to be thought that there were many which did not diminish their possessions, and that may be gathered out of the text, [context.] For when he speaketh of Joses anon, undoubtedly he meant to note a notable example, passing all others. Therefore he saith, that all did that which many did every where; neither doth this disagree with the common use of the Scripture.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:23-37

The resource of the devout, etc. Released from the restraint of law, the apostles returned to "their own company," and there they related what they had passed through. We may be sure that the whole of that community of brethren entered, with deep and strong sympathy, into the feelings of their two leaders; they all felt that a very critical hour had come to that new cause which they represented. Under these circumstances they bethought themselves of— I. THE RESOURCE OF THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-35

The host of God drawing together in readiness for action. I. A COMMON SPIRIT in the believing multitude. 1. The spirit of faith. 2. Of self-sacrifice. 3. Of fellowship. 4. Of service. They were of one heart and soul to speak and work for the new kingdom. II. A COMMUNITY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY . The simple and natural expression of the common spirit. Not the modern communism, or anything like it, for that is man's experiment to better himself; but the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-35

A novel unanimity. It is safe to say that this verse marks one of the world's largest moral strides of progress. It is a landmark in itself, of widest significance. It is a moral landmark of deepest and most grateful omen. Travel through the whole history of the Old Testament, and you come to no spot that can show a sight like this. The nearest approach to it some finger-post prophetic, prophetic of nothing else than this. From this landmark the world has confessedly traveled on again... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-37

Church unity. We speak in these dark days of unity in Christ, of brotherly love, of the communion of saints. But what do we see when we look around at the multitude of them that believe? We see some forty or fifty denominations of Christians, all keeping apart from one another, not willing to meet together, to pray together, or to receive the Holy Communion together. These different bodies are constantly at different degrees of strife with each other; sometimes waging actual war one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-37

A glimpse of ideal social life. Of life, that is, in the idea of the God of love. Such glimpses are given doubtless to stimulate our faith and our aspiration; and withdrawn because struggle, not perfect attainment, is the condition of actual life. I. SOCIAL UNITY . It rested on a common faith, a common ideal, a common sentiment. Union with God is the only basis of human social union. Here, from the depths of the spirit-life, this principle was for a brief space brought to light.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:33

Their witness for witness, A.V. ( τὸ μαρτύριον ) . Their witness . It was one of their chief functions as apostles to bear witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus (see Acts 1:22 , note). Great grace , etc. Some understand this of the singular favor with which the people regarded them. But it is better to take it of the grace of God which abounded towards them in spiritual gifts and abundant unction and rich blessing, crowning their labors with success. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:33

"Great grace." This expression may refer to the measure of Divine favor resting upon the early disciples; or to the favor which they found among men, who could not fail to see and admire the spirit of "self-sacrifice" which was exhibited by what they were doing. We dwell on the former of these references. More grace, fresh grace, greater grace, rested on them after the imprisonment and deliverance of their leaders. We are to understand that the holy fervor manifested by them at this time... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:36

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:33

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:23-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:32-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 4:33

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