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Respect for the Office
Commentators note that the bystanders' accusation was rooted in the principle of respecting the office of the high priest, even if the man holding it was corrupt. The office was seen as representing God, so disrespecting the office holder was considered irreverence toward God. This highlights the biblical call to show honor to those in authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 23:4
18th Century
Theologian
Revilest thou, etc. Do you reproach or abuse the high priest of God? It is remarkable that they who knew that he was not the high…
AT Robertson
On Acts 23:4
Of God (του θεου). As God's representative in spite of his bad character (Deuteronomy 17:8f.). Here was a charge of ir…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 23:4
At regular meetings of the Sanhedrin, the high priest presided and would have been identifiable for that reason. But this was not a regular meeting…
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John Calvin
On Acts 23:4
16th Century
Theologian
Those which stood by said. By this it appears that they were all sick of one disease. For why do they not rather blame Ananias, when they …
John Gill
On Acts 23:4
17th Century
Pastor
And those who stood by
The members of the sanhedrim that were next to the apostle; or the servants of the high pries…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 23:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Here you see the character of an honest man. He sets God before him and lives as if in His sight. He is conscientious about what he says and does, …