Brought (ηγεν). Imperfect active of αγω, was bringing (leading), slowly no doubt, and solemnly.

But without violenc…

Without violence. Not by force; not by binding them . The command of the Sanhedrin was sufficient to secure their presence, as th…

Without violence . . .—The scene recalls that of John 7:45. Here, however, the Apostles set the example of unresi…

(19–21a) This is one of three “opening of the prison doors” stories in the book of Acts (cf. 12:6–11; 16:26–29). The “angel of the Lord” is the NT …

Then went the captain with the officers
That is, the captain of the temple, who had the command of it; he went thither attended…

Many will do an evil thing with daring, yet cannot bear to hear of it afterward or to be accused of it. We cannot expect to be redeemed and healed …