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Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Boldness. This word properly denotes openness or confidence in speaking. It contrasts with hesitancy and with <…
The boldness (την παρρησιαν). Telling it all (παν, ρησια). See also verses 29,31. Actually Peter had turned the table on the Sanhe…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
While literacy was high among Jews of the first century, theological disputations required rabbinic training. Since the common people had not had s…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John With what courage and intrepidity they stood before them, the prese…
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…
