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Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid that the people might stone them.
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Protection Through Popularity
Commentators highlight that the authorities acted gently not from kindness, but from fear. The apostles had won such favor with the people through their miracles and ministry that the temple guard was afraid of being stoned if they used violence. This shows how God can use external factors, like public opinion, to protect His servants.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Without violence. Not by force; not by binding them (). The command of the Sanhedrin was sufficient to secure their presence, as …
Brought (ηγεν). Imperfect active of αγω, was bringing (leading), slowly no doubt, and solemnly.
But without violenc…
19th Century
Anglican
Without violence . . .—The scene recalls that of John 7:45. Here, however, the Apostles set the example of unresi…
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(19–21a) This is one of three “opening of the prison doors” stories in the book of Acts (cf. 12:6–11; 16:26–29). The “angel of the Lord” is the NT …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then went the captain with the officersThat is, the captain of the temple, who had the command of it; he went thither attended…
Many will do an evil thing with daring, yet cannot bear to hear of it afterward or to be accused of it. We cannot expect to be redeemed and healed …
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