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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.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 4:9
Concerning a good deed done to an impotent man (επ ευεργεσια ανθρωπου ασθενους). Objective genitive. Note ευεργεσια (old word, in …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:9
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…
John Gill
On Acts 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
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, …
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…