An onset (ορμη). A rush or impulse as in Jas 3:4. Old word, but only twice in the N.T. (here and James). It probably denotes not a…

An assault made. Greek, A rush—ormh. It denotes an impetuous excitement and aggression: a rush to put them to death. It …

To use them despitefully.—The verb expresses wanton insult and outrage. St. Paul uses the noun derived from it to express…

There was a division among “the people” (GK 4436) of the city regarding the apostles and their message, some siding with the Jews and others with t…

Observe to what extent the holy champions of Christ suffered. They do not retreat when their enemies merely set themselves against them; but when t…

And when there was an assault made
Or a strong bias and inclination were in the minds,

both of the Ge…

The apostles spoke so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of m…