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The Church's First Responders
Commentators note that the "young men" who handled Ananias's body were the younger, able-bodied members of the church. Some scholars see this as the very beginning of the diaconate—a group dedicated to practical service. They acted as the church's first responders, promptly serving where needed, even in a shocking situation.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 5:6
18th Century
Theologian
And the young men. The youth of the congregation, very probably young men who were in attendance as servants, or those whose busi…
AT Robertson
On Acts 5:6
The young men (ο νεωτερο). Literally the younger men (contrast with ο πρεσβυτερο, the elder men). Same as νεανισκο in verse 10 and…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:6
19th Century
Bishop
And the young men arose.—Literally, the younger men, implying the existence of a distinct body as contrasted with the “elders” of…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:6
The expression “the young men” (cf. v.10) refers to certain younger men in the Christian community. Whether they covered Ananias with a shroud and …
John Gill
On Acts 5:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the young men arose
The younger brethren of the church, who were robust, and strong, and fit for the following s…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was that they were ambitious to be thought eminent disciples when they were not true disciples. Hypocrites may deny…