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A 'Sovereign Lord'
Commentators highlight that the believers address God with the Greek word 'Despotes,' not the more common 'Kyrios.' This title means 'absolute master' or 'sovereign ruler,' like a master over slaves. By using this powerful term, the early church acknowledged God's total authority and right to command their lives, placing their trust in His absolute power, especially when facing threats from earthly rulers.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:24
18th Century
Theologian
They lifted up their voice. Among the Hebrews, the phrase "to lift up the voice" could denote either an address to the people ([Reference …
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:24
With one accord (ομοθυμαδον). A concert of voices as already seen by the word in 1:14; 2:46 and later in 5:12; 7:57; 15:25.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:24
19th Century
Bishop
They lifted up their voice to God with one accord. The phrase seems to imply an intonation, or chant, different from that of commo…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:24–28
19th Century
Preacher
How strangely this doctrine of predestination comes in just there! They are singing of the wickedness of men, and the triumph which God gains over …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:24
The church’s response to the apostles’ release was a spontaneous outburst of praise, psalmody, and petition. It begins (v.24) by addressing God as …
John Calvin
On Acts 4:24
16th Century
Theologian
This example teaches us what our duty is when our adversaries imperiously threaten us. We must not carelessly laugh in times of danger; instead, th…
John Gill
On Acts 4:24
17th Century
Pastor
And when they heard that
The whole of the report the apostles made; and which they heard with patience, and without …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:23–31
17th Century
Minister
Christ's followers do best in company, provided it is among themselves. It encourages God's servants, both in doing their work and in enduring suff…