Acts 4:1-22 ASV

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:20

We cannot but speak; in a moral, not in a physical sense; they could not restrain speaking, because of the necessity which was laid upon them, and the woe which would have befallen them, if they had not preached the gospel, 1 Corinthians 9:16. If any man denies to bear testimony for man to a truth, he sins; how much more does he sin, who forbears to witness for God, and at the command or the sending of God! read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:21

They let them go for the present; for amongst them no acquittal was so peremptory or asolute, but that they might be tried again for the same fact upon further evidence. Because of the people; it was not the sense of the evil or sin, nor the apprehensions of God’s displeasure and wrath, which deterred them; but the fear or favour of the people. The corruptions that are in the world are overruled for the good of God’s children in it. All men glorified God; not only such as believed, but others... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:22

Therefore: 1. The harder to be cured. 2. The man was the more credible, who had so long known what it was to be without the use of his limbs, which now he enjoyed. 3. Whom they could not themselves but have often seen and heard begging. But if he had laid so many years in the porch of the temple through which our Saviour frequently entered, how came it to pass that he was not cured before? We do not read that our Saviour denied any who came for cure. There need no other answer, but that all... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 4:1-4

CRITICAL REMARKSActs 4:1. As they spake.—Lit., they, the apostles, either Peter for John or John with Peter speaking. The discourse was probably interrupted after the utterance of the preceding words. The priests.—I.e., those who had been at the time officiating in the temple. The captain of the temple.—The priestly commandant of the Levitical troops, whose business it was to preserve order in the sacred edifice (Luke 22:4). The Sadducees.—The rival sect to the Pharisees had taken a foremost... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 4:5-12

CRITICAL REMARKSActs 4:5. Their rulers.—Not of the new converts or of the apostles, but of the people; hence the Sanhedrists. Elders,—Heads of families, Scribes,—Teachers of the law, and chief priests composed the Sanhedrin.Acts 4:6. Annas the high priest and Caiaphas.—Exactly as in the gospels (Luke 3:2; John 18:13), which accord to the former the first place in the high priesthood, “although his proper term of office (6–15 A.D.) had long since expired” (Zöckler), while the active duties of... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 4:13-22

CRITICAL REMARKSActs 4:13. Perceived.—Lit., having perceived from what they saw and heard at the time, or from previous inquiry. It would certainly have been strange if the Sanhedrists, and in particular Annas and Caiaphas (see John 18:16), had not been acquainted with Peter and John (Zeller, Holtzmann); but this is not necessarily implied in the language, which rather suggests that they recognised the apostles as having been formerly among Christ’s disciples. Unlearned.—I.e., illiterate,... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-2

Acts 4:1-2 In this verse we find, in simple words, the true philosophy of all persecution. I. The authorities were offended because the Apostles taught. (1) They considered that the Apostles were not personally qualified to discharge the important duties of public teachers. Human nature is ever the same. The priests are still grieved that men who are no scholars should undertake to decide what is truth and what is error. (2) The authorities were further of opinion that the Apostles were not... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-22

Acts 4:1-22 Look at this passage: (1) from the side of the Jewish leaders; (2) from the side of the Apostles. I. On the side of the Jewish leaders there was (1) illiberality; (2) shortsightedness; (3) impotence. II. On the side of the Apostles there was (1) complete intelligence within the sphere of their ministry; (2) unconquerable courage in narrating and applying facts; (3) Christian magnanimity in preaching the Gospel; (4) incorruptible loyalty to God and to His truth. Parker, City Temple,... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-37

Acts 4:0 Before the Council From this section of Apostolic history we may draw the following practical inferences: I. We may learn that if we are Christ's disciples we may expect to encounter antagonism. II. That if we are really Christ's disciples, there will be something about us that will remind the world of Him. The inner springs of character may be hidden, but the life will make evident of what sort they are. III. That if we are really Christ's disciples, the one rule of our lives will be... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:2

Acts 4:2 Apostolic Teaching I. The Apostles taught. (1) Christianity is an educator of men; it teaches them to think. That is the meaning of the word "educate" to lead out the mind, to develop its dormant faculties. And this the Gospel is eminently calculated to do. It stimulates the human mind wherever it goes. (2) Christianity teaches men to know. That is the meaning of the word "instruct" to pile up in the mind the proper materials of knowledge. Christianity is aptly described as a... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:21

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 4:22

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 4:1-4

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 4:5-12

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 4:13-22

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-2

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-22

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:1-37

Sermon Bible Commentary - Acts 4:2

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