Bible Commentary

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 27. For of a truth ] Here the best MSS. insert the words in this city. The Apostle proceeds here to apply the language of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:27”

The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. The kings of the earth – The Psalmist specifies more particularly that kings and rulers would be opposed to the Messiah. This had occurred already by the opposition made to the Messiah by the rulers … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:26”

Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 25. In the first part of this verse there is some confusion in the Greek text. The most authoritative reading may be translated who by the Holy Ghost [through] the mouth of our father … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:25”

And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou [art] God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 24. And when they heard that (better it)] The Greek = and having heard. they lift up their voice … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:24”

And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 23 31. The Apostles released. Their Prayer and its Answer 23. to their own company ] Perhaps still abiding in the upper room which they had occupied before Pentecost. Because St Peter … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:23”

For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was showed. 22. the man was above forty years old ] To one who looked on the circumstances with a physician’s eye, as St Luke would (Col 4:14), this feature would be most noticeable. For limbs unused shrink and wither, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:22”

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all [men] glorified God for that which was done. 21. further threatened ] This was all they could venture on, because the multitude knew that the lame man had been healed, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:21”

For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 20. the things which we have seen and heard ] Better, which we saw and heard. For their testimony related to the whole life of Jesus. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For … – This is given as a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:20”

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 19. Peter and John ] Both alike express their determination to publish the news of Christ’s life and resurrection. The reason why both names are here mentioned … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:19”

And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 18. And they called them ] back again into the council chamber. and commanded them ] The verb is frequently used of the injunctions which our Lord gave that His miraculous deeds should not be spread … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:18”