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Power in Word and Deed
Commentators explain that the "great power" of the apostles' preaching was not just in their words or miracles, but was amplified by the tangible evidence of the community's love and generosity. Their radical sharing of possessions gave their testimony about the resurrected Jesus undeniable credibility, demonstrating the life-changing impact of the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:33
18th Century
Theologian
And with great power. See Acts 1:8. The word power here denotes efficacy, and means that they had ability given…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:33
Gave their witness (απεδιδουν το μαρτυριον). Imperfect active of αποδιδωμ, old verb to give back, to pay back a debt ([Reference L…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:33
19th Century
Bishop
With great power gave the apostles witness.—The Greek verb implies the idea of paying or rendering what was due, as in Ma…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:33
Because of its juxtaposition with v.32, we must understand that the “great power” accompanying the apostles’ witness “to the resurrection of the Lo…
John Calvin
On Acts 4:33
16th Century
Theologian
And with great power. This third aspect pertains to doctrine. For Luke indicates that the zeal the apostles had to preach the gospel was s…
John Gill
On Acts 4:33
17th Century
Pastor
And with great power Either in a very powerful way, with great fervency of spirit, and ardour of mind, and uncommon zeal;…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:32–37
17th Century
Minister
The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ's dying precept to his disciples, and his dying prayer for them. So it was th…