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A Heart Sawn in Two
Commentators unanimously highlight the Greek term for the Sanhedrin's reaction, which means "to be sawn in two." This violent rage is deliberately contrasted with the response in Acts 2:37, where people were "pricked" in the heart and led to repentance. The same gospel message can either lead to salvation or, in a hardened heart, to furious opposition.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 5:33
18th Century
Theologian
When they heard that. This refers to what the apostle Peter had said; namely, that they were guilty of murder, that Jesus was raised up, a…
AT Robertson
On Acts 5:33
Were cut to the heart (διεπριοντο). Imperfect passive of διαπριω old verb (δια, πριω), to saw in two (δια), to cut in two (to the …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:33
19th Century
Bishop
They were cut to the heart.—The strict meaning of the verb describes the action of a saw, as in Hebrews 11:37. Used figuratively, it seems…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:33
As far as the Sadducees were concerned, the charge of contempt of court was not only uncontested but repeated. On hearing the apostles reaffirm wha…
John Calvin
On Acts 5:33
16th Century
Theologian
They were cut in sunder. The priests ought to have been thoroughly moved, even if they had hearts of iron, but they burst. From this we ga…
John Gill
On Acts 5:33
17th Century
Pastor
When they heard that
This defence of the apostles, in which they still insisted upon it, that they had been the cruc…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:26–33
17th Century
Minister
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 …