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A Total Gag Order
The Sanhedrin's command was not a gentle suggestion. Commentators emphasize the forceful Greek, meaning 'absolutely not to utter' the name of Jesus. Scholars explain this was a comprehensive ban on all speaking and teaching about Christ, whether in private or public. The highest religious authority in the land intended to completely and forcefully silence the apostles.
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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 4:18
Not to speak at all (καθολου μη φθεγγεσθα). Same construction as above, infinitive in indirect command with negative μη (and μηδε)…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:18
19th Century
Bishop
Not to speak at all.—The Greek is even more forceful: absolutely not to utter... The very name of Jesus was not to pass …
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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 4:18
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
On Acts 4:18
17th Century
Pastor
And they called them From the apartment where they were; or ordered their servants to call them in to them:
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…