They called them, and charged them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Not to speak at all (καθολου μη φθεγγεσθα). Same construction as above, infinitive in indirect command with negative μη (and μηδε)…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

What shall we do to these men? The object they had in view was evidently to prevent their preaching. The miracle was performed an…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Not to speak at all.—The Greek is even more forceful: absolutely not to utter... The very name of Jesus was not to pass …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The Sanhedrin decided to impose a ban on the apostles, both to warn them and to provide a legal basis for further action should such be needed (cf.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they called them From the apartment where they were; or ordered their servants to call them in to them:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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