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But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Which is the sect of the Sadducees (η ουσα αιρεσις των Σαδδουκαιων). Literally, "the existing sect of the Sadducees" or "the sect …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Then the High Priest. This was probably Caiaphas . It seems from this pa age that he belonged to the sect of the Sadducees. It is certain …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then the high priest rose up... Probably, as before, Annas or Caiaphas.

Which is the sect of the Sadducees.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

As in 4:1–31, Luke has the early opposition to Christianity arising principally from the Sadducees. Pharisees were undoubtedly present in the Sanhe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Luke has until now declared that the Church was wonderfully increased, that it was furnished with diverse gifts, that it excelled in miracles; fina…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the high priest rose up
Annas, or rather Caiaphas; (See Gill on Acts 4:6) he having heard what miracle…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There is no prison so dark, so strong, that God cannot visit His people in it and, if He pleases, bring them out. Recoveries from sickness, release…

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