31. Place was shaken In token of answering assurance to their prayer a measure of the Pentecostal miracle was repeated; the house was shaken, the Spirit bestowed, and a power of utterance was exercised. Word of God with boldness Prayer-strengthened and Spirit-inspired, these men now speak words of faith and firmness which no human power can disturb. They are soon to feel the full trial of their dauntless spirit. read more
32. One heart… one soul It is the outpouring of the Spirit, melting every heart in Christian love, which produces oneness. And that same melting of heart causes the stream of benevolence to flow. Said… his own The very term said implies that the law of property still remained while the surrender was in language and spirit. When men have virtually surrendered their lives, and are calmly standing in hourly danger of losing all earthly things, it is not so difficult to hold their property... read more
5. Second Repose Period Community of Goods , Acts 4:32-37 . The heart of the Church, confirmed by trial, is now expanded still more largely with the spirit of Christian liberality described in Acts 2:44-47. The laws of property are not founded in sin, but belong to the primitive nature of man. But, inasmuch as a rightful self-love remains after selfishness is purified away, so, even when the rights of ownership are undisturbed, property may in the spirit of a perfect liberality be so... read more
33. With great power Natural and bestowed by the Spirit. Resurrection They had seen the risen Jesus, and they had mighty power in testifying to that fact as the fundamental point in the history of the Lord. read more
34. As many as The phraseology is not strictly universal, expressing all. It was the voluntary custom that whose had real estate should sell it, all or in part. (See Acts 5:4.) read more
35. Apostles’ feet Tables and desks were then less used than with us, and deposits would often be made on floor or ground. But officials, sitting on elevated seats, would receive presentations laid on the step of the platform at their feet. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 4:30
30. By stretching Literally, In the stretching. That is, Give boldness to us whilst thou art stretching forth thy hand in miraculous healing, and whilst signs and wonders are being done. read more