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An Undeniable Miracle
Commentators like Barnes and Gill emphasize that Luke includes the man's age—over forty—to underscore the miracle's authenticity. A lifelong affliction, lasting four decades, could not be dismissed as a trick or a temporary condition. This detail served as undeniable proof of God's power, making the healing a credible and remarkable event that glorified God and confirmed the apostles' message.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:22
18th Century
Theologian
For the man, etc. The age of the man is mentioned to show the certainty and greatness of the miracle. If it had been a man who ha…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:22
Was wrought (γεγονε). Second past perfect active without augment from γινομα.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:22
19th Century
Bishop
The man was above forty years old.—This precision in noting the duration of disease or infirmity is again characteristic of the w…
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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 4:22
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 Gill
On Acts 4:22
17th Century
Pastor
For the man was above forty years old. So that the miracle was the greater, that a man born lame, and who had been so abo…
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…