Bible Commentary

But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 17. But that it spread ] i.e. the fame of the miracle and the consequent belief in the Divinity of Jesus. let us straitly threaten them ] The best MSS. omit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:17”

saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them [is] manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny [it.] 16. manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem ] Because all the inhabitants knew the beggar at the Temple-gate, and that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:16”

But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 15. to go aside out of the council ] To leave the council chamber, while the members of the council discussed what should be done. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges What shall we do to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:15”

And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 14. It has been asked on this verse: Why the sight of the healed man so utterly confounded the judges that they had not a word to say. We may see from what happened afterwards that there were men … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:14”

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 13 22. The Apostles are dismissed unpunished 13. the boldness ] The word implies freedom and readiness of speech such as would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:13”

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 12. Neither is there salvation in any other ] Rather, And our salvation is not in any other. The article with the noun ( ) seems thus better expressed. St Peter thus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:12”

This is the stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 11. This (i.e. Jesus) is the stone which was set at nought of you [ the ] builders ] There is the definite article in the original. The council are fitly called the builders, for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:11”

Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, [even] by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 10. by the name of Jesus ] Read in the name, as before. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:10”

If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 9. if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man ] Both the nouns are without the article. Read “ a good deed done to an impotent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:9”

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 8. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost ] The Spirit of God upon him had changed him “into another man.” Cf. 1Sa 10:6. said unto them, Ye rulers of the people ] For this was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 4:8”