Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,
Verse Takeaways
1
A "Good Deed" on Trial
Commentators note Peter's brilliant strategy. Instead of accepting the Sanhedrin's framing of a potential crime, he redefines the event as a "good deed" and an "act of kindness." He masterfully highlights the injustice of being put on trial for an act of mercy, turning the tables on his accusers.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Acts
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
6
Concerning a good deed done to an impotent man (επ ευεργεσια ανθρωπου ασθενους). Objective genitive. Note ευεργεσια (old word, in …
19th Century
Anglican
If we this day be examined.—The word is used in its technical sense of a judicial interrogation, as in Luke 23:14. It is used by S…
Baptist
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…
Consider supporting our work
Peter’s defense focuses on the healing of the crippled man as being (1) “an act of kindness,” which (2) was effected “by the name of Jesus Christ o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If we this day be examined of the good deed Or "seeing" we are; for it was not a matter of doubt, but a clear case, …
Presbyterian
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…
Get curated content & updates
