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The Power of Being with Jesus
The Sanhedrin was stunned by the apostles' boldness because they were not formally trained theologians. Commentators explain that the council's only conclusion was that "they had been with Jesus." This shows that a deep, personal relationship with Christ is the true source of spiritual authority and conviction, more powerful than any human education or status.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:13
18th Century
Theologian
Boldness. This word properly denotes openness or confidence in speaking. It contrasts with hesitancy and with <…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:13
The boldness (την παρρησιαν). Telling it all (παν, ρησια). See also verses 29,31. Actually Peter had turned the table on the Sanhe…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John.—John, as far as we read, had not spoken, but his look and bearing, and perhaps unrec…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:13
19th Century
Preacher
Where else could such holy courage have been learned? They spoke in their measure just as the great Master did, of whom it is written: He spoke…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:13
While literacy was high among Jews of the first century, theological disputations required rabbinic training. Since the common people had not had s…
John Calvin
On Acts 4:13
16th Century
Theologian
Here we can see an evil conscience; for lacking right and reason, they break out into open tyranny, the hatred of which they had attempted to escap…
John Gill
On Acts 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John
With what courage and intrepidity they stood before them, the prese…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:5–14
17th Century
Minister
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…