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God's Plan, Human Choice
Commentators highlight a profound mystery: the evil actions of Herod, Pilate, and the crowds were their own free, sinful choices. Yet, these very actions fulfilled what God's 'hand and counsel' had determined beforehand. Scholars explain that we must hold both truths—divine sovereignty and human responsibility—even if we cannot fully reconcile them. As Matthew Henry notes, 'sin is no less evil because God brings good out of it.'
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:28
18th Century
Theologian
For to do, etc. (See Barnes on Acts 2:23 and Acts 3:18).
The facts which are presented in these verses are among the most remarkabl…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:28
Foreordained (προωρισεν). First aorist active indicative of προοριζω, "They rise above sight and seem to see the Hand which 'shape…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:28
19th Century
Bishop
To do whatsoever thy hand. . . .—The great problem of the relationship between God’s purpose an…
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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 4:28
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 4:28
16th Century
Theologian
That they might do. I have already explained for what purpose this is spoken: that the kingdom of Christ was so far from being overrun by …
John Gill
On Acts 4:28
17th Century
Pastor
For to do whatsoever your hand
It was not the end of their gathering together against Christ, or it was not their intention an…
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…