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Empowered for the Moment
Commentators unanimously explain that Peter being "filled with the Holy Spirit" was a specific, immediate empowerment for this confrontation. This fulfilled Jesus' promise to give his followers the right words and courage when facing persecution. It wasn't just Peter's natural bravery, but a divine gift for a critical moment.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:8
18th Century
Theologian
Filled with the Holy Ghost. (See the notes on Acts 2:4).
You rulers, etc. Peter addressed the Sanhedrin with perfect respe…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:8
Filled with the Holy Spirit (πλησθεις πνευματος αγιου). For this occasion and so above all fear as in verse 31 and as in 2:4.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:8
19th Century
Bishop
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost.—The tense implies an immediate sudden inspiration, giving the wisdom and courage …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:8–12
19th Century
Preacher
Nothing can exceed the directness, the comprehensiveness, and the boldness of this statement. He not only declares the name of Christ to be the won…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:8
In a context of a prophetic description of national calamities and cosmic turmoil, Luke earlier quoted Jesus as saying: “But before all this, they …
John Gill
On Acts 4:8
17th Century
Pastor
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost
At that very instant, having received a fresh measure of the gifts and graces…
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…