Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:17
17. It spread no farther It refers not to the miracle, nor to its notoriety, but to the Christian doctrine, the unexpressed consequence of the miracle. read more
17. It spread no farther It refers not to the miracle, nor to its notoriety, but to the Christian doctrine, the unexpressed consequence of the miracle. read more
18. Speak Privately. Teach Publicly. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:16
16. We cannot deny it Hence we have a clear case of men acting against absolute knowledge, and endeavoring to suppress, not only known truth, but the acknowledged advocates of known truth. The solution of the fact is self-interest. These men feared to lose power by the propagation of truth. Notable Well known to all. read more