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A Clash of Doctrines
Commentators unanimously explain that the opposition was a specific theological conflict. The high priest and his party were Sadducees, whose core belief was the denial of the resurrection. The apostles' central message of Jesus' resurrection directly threatened their entire religious and political authority, sparking their hostile reaction.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 5:17
18th Century
Theologian
Then the High Priest. This was probably Caiaphas (). It seems from this passage that he belonged to the sect of the Sadducees. It is certa…
AT Robertson
On Acts 5:17
Which is the sect of the Sadducees (η ουσα αιρεσις των Σαδδουκαιων). Literally, "the existing sect of the Sadducees" or "the sect …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:17
19th Century
Bishop
Then the high priest rose up... Probably, as before, Annas or Caiaphas.
Which is the sect of the Sadducees.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:17
As in 4:1–31, Luke has the early opposition to Christianity arising principally from the Sadducees. Pharisees were undoubtedly present in the Sanhe…
John Calvin
On Acts 5:17
16th Century
Theologian
Luke has until now declared that the Church was wonderfully increased, that it was furnished with diverse gifts, that it excelled in miracles; fina…
John Gill
On Acts 5:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then the high priest rose up
Annas, or rather Caiaphas; (See Gill on Acts 4:6) he having heard what miracle…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:17–25
17th Century
Minister
There is no prison so dark, so strong, that God cannot visit His people in it and, if He pleases, bring them out. Recoveries from sickness, release…