Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:29
We ought to obey ... - See the notes on Acts 4:19. read more
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Albert Barnes
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:29-32
Acts 5:29-32. Then Peter and the other apostles Or, Peter, in the name of the others, who, it seems, were all present; said He does not give them the titles of honour which he did before; (Acts 4:8;) but enters directly upon the subject, and justifies what he and his brethren had done. This is, as it were, a continuation of that discourse, but with an increase of severity; We ought to obey God rather than men They do not plead the power they had to work miracles; a power which spoke... 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 5:29
obey. Greek. peitharcheo. Only here, Acts 5:32 ; 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 3:1 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.There was no device by which the powerful priestly enemies of the Lord and his apostles could intimidate the witnesses of his resurrection. They were here bluntly told by the apostles that they were subject to God's orders, rather than to the Sanhedrin's prejudice. A new age had dawned, and the religious leaders could not prevent it. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:29
29, 30. Then Peter, &c.—(See on Acts 2:22, and Acts 2:22- :, &c.). 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
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:17-33
The apostles’ appearance before the Sanhedrin 5:17-33The popularity and effectiveness of the apostles riled the Sadducees just as Jesus’ popularity and effectiveness had earlier."One of the central motifs of Acts is the rejection of the Gospel by the Jewish nation. This section [Acts 5:17-42] traces a further step in rejection and persecution by the Jewish officials." [Note: Ladd, "The Acts . . .," p. 1133.] read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:29
This verse clarifies that the authorities had arrested other apostles besides Peter and John. Peter as spokesman for the apostles did not attempt to defend their civil disobedience but simply repeated their responsibility to obey God rather than men, specifically the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:19; cf. Luke 12:4-5). This is Peter’s fourth speech that Luke reported. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:29
"We ought to obey God rather than men" (or, "we must," Revised Version). A great principle requires to be seen in the full daylight before it can be made the foundation of great action. Fanaticism borrows its strength from the night of ignorance, not from the noon of truth. Persecution may vindicate itself on the ground of obedience to God, but it proves itself to have no title to such a principle because it destroys freedom. I. THE GREAT REQUIREMENT . Obedience to God. 1.... read more