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God's Sovereign Restraint
Commentators explain that while the Sanhedrin was motivated by fear of the people, this was ultimately God's sovereign hand at work. John Calvin notes that God used the crowd's reaction as a 'bridle' or 'chain' to restrain the council's evil intent. This shows how God can work through ordinary human dynamics and even the self-interest of opponents to protect His people and advance the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:21
18th Century
Theologian
Finding nothing, etc. That is, not being able to devise any way to punish them without causing an uproar among the people and endangering …
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:21
When they had further threatened them (προσαπειλησαμενο). The "further" is in "pros" (in addition),
Finding nothing…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:21
19th Century
Bishop
All men glorified God . . .—The tense implies continued action. It is especially characteristic of St. Luke thus to note the impre…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:21–22
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore, it was the more remarkable, forty years lame and yet healed! But how great is the grace displayed in the salvation of an aged sinner—for…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:21
The Sanhedrin had given its warning. And after stressing its nature and what would happen if it went unheeded, they let them go. The moderation of …
John Calvin
On Acts 4:21
16th Century
Theologian
And when they had threatened them. And this is the outcome of sedition: that the wicked do not cease to breathe out their fury, yet they a…
John Gill
On Acts 4:21
17th Century
Pastor
So when they had further threatened them Either repeated the same, as before; or added some more severe ones, to terrify …
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…