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Evidence vs. Expediency
The Sanhedrin's private debate reveals a heart hardened against God. Commentators note they didn't seek truth but political expediency. Faced with an undeniable miracle, their question wasn't "Is this from God?" but "How do we stop this?" This shows that even clear evidence of God's power may not convince those whose power and position are threatened by the truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:15–18
18th Century
Theologian
What shall we do to these men? The object they had in view was evidently to prevent their preaching. The miracle was performed an…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:16
What shall we do? (Τ ποιησωμεν). Deliberative aorist active subjunctive (ingressive and urgent aorist).
Notable mir…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:16
19th Century
Bishop
What shall we do to these men?—The question now debated was clearly one that never ought to have been even asked. They we…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:16–20
19th Century
Preacher
Like the vessel full of new wine, which must have a vent or burst, so is the man who is filled with the knowledge of Jesus. He must speak. He must:…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:16
Just how Luke knew what went on among the members of the Sanhedrin in closed session has often been debated, though we cannot know for sure. Perhap…
John Gill
On Acts 4:16
17th Century
Pastor
Saying, what shall we do to these men ?
&c.] Whether they should punish them by scourging them, or detain them longe…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The primary concern of the rulers is that the doctrine of Christ does not spread among the people, yet they cannot say it is false or dangerous, or…