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Be it known (γνωστον εστω). Imperative present active third singular of ειμ, to be, and the verbal adjective γνωστον.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Be it known, etc. Peter might have evaded the question, or he might have resorted to many excuses and subterfuges, (Calvin), if h…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
By the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified.—The boldness of the declaration was startling. He does not sh…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Nothing can exceed the directness, the comprehensiveness, and the boldness of this statement. He not only declares the name of Christ to be the won…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Peter’s defense focuses on the healing of the crippled man as being (1) “an act of kindness,” which (2) was effected “by the name of Jesus Christ o…
John Gill
JohnGill
Be it known to you all
The members of the sanhedrim: and to all the people of Israel ;
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Peter, being filled with the Holy Ghost, wanted everyone to understand that the miracle had been performed by the name, or power, of Jesus of Nazar…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson