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A Formidable Council
The group questioning the apostles was the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish religious and civil court. Commentators note it included Annas, the influential former high priest, Caiaphas, the current high priest, and other powerful family members. This was a confrontation with the highest echelon of power in Jerusalem.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:5–6
18th Century
Theologian
Their rulers. The rulers of the Jews; undoubtedly the members of the Sanhedrin, or great council of the nation. ().
The ex…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:6
Annas (Hαννας). One of the rulers or chief priests, ex-high priest (A.D. 7-14) and father-in-law of
Caiaphas
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
And Annas the high priest . . .—These are mentioned by themselves as representing the section that had probably convened …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:6
The early opposition to Christianity arose principally from among the Sadducees, for Luke stresses that the Sadducean element was especially well r…
John Gill
On Acts 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Annas the high priest
So called, either because he has been an high priest, though he was not now, but Caiaphas …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:5–14
17th Century
Minister
Peter, being filled with the Holy Ghost, wanted everyone to understand that the miracle had been performed by the name, or power, of Jesus of Nazar…