Whether it be right, etc. The apostles did not diminish their boldness when threatened. They openly appealed to their judges whether their…

Whether it is right in the sight of God . . .—These words assert the right of conscience, recognising a divine authority,…

Like the vessel full of new wine, which must have a vent or burst, so is the man who is filled with the knowledge of Jesus. He must speak. He must:…

The Sanhedrin decided to impose a ban on the apostles, both to warn them and to provide a legal basis for further action should such be needed (cf.…

Whether it be right. Let us remember to whom they make this answer. For this council undoubtedly represented the Church; but because they …

But Peter and John answered and said to them With great boldness and courage, and without any fear of man, but in the tru…

The primary concern of the rulers is that the doctrine of Christ does not spread among the people, yet they cannot say it is false or dangerous, or…