For we cannot but speak (ου δυναμεθα γαρ ημεισ--μη λαλειν). Both negatives hold here, "For we (note emphatic ημεις) are not able n…

For, etc. This is given as a reason why they should obey God rather than man. They had such clear evidence that God had sent the Me iah, a…

We cannot but speak . . .—The pronoun is emphatic: “we, for our part” . . . The question at issue was one of bearing witn…

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.…

For we cannot. Many things that are discovered by hearing and seeing may, indeed, ought to be concealed when the question concerns maintai…

For we cannot but speak It was not physically, but morally impossible; or it was not lawful, and therefore they would not…

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…