In ward (εις τηρησιν). Probably in one of the chambers of the temple. In safe keeping (from τηρεω, to guard). Old word, in the N.T…

Put them in hold. That is, they took them into custody, or into safe keeping. Probably they committed them to the care o…

It was now eventide.—The narrative started, it will be remembered, from 3 P.M. (Acts 3:1). The “eventide” began at 6 P…

And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, being grieved that they taugh…

The priests and Sadducees were “greatly disturbed” about two matters. First, the apostles were “teaching the people,” an activity that those of the…

And they laid hands on them
The Arabic version renders it, "on both"; on Peter and John; seized them by force, and d…

The apostles preached the resurrection from the dead through Jesus. This resurrection includes all the happiness of the future state, and they prea…