John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 4:9
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; Ver. 9. If we this day be examined of the good deed ] q.d. Evil times we must needs say they are, when good deeds and evil are dangerous alike; when to cure or to kill is equally criminal. "Should I not visit for these things, saith the Lord?" &c. Bede said of the ancient Britons, immediately before their destruction by the Saxons, that they were come to that height of wickedness, as... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 4:8
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, Ver. 8. Filled with the Holy Ghost ] i.e. with wisdom and fortitude, according to Christ’s promise, Mat 10:19-20 Luke 21:15 . See Trapp on " Mat 10:19 " See Trapp on " Mat 10:20 " read more