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Book of Acts
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:1 JFB -> Commentary on 4:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:1 OCA -> Commentary on 4:1 PNT -> Commentary on 4:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:1 TSK -> Commentary on 4:1 TSK -> Entry for 4:1 WEN -> Notes on 4:1 NTB -> Caiaphas; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Peter; Resurrection; Sadducees; Temple TTT -> Jerusalem; Sadducees, The EBD -> Captain; Sadducees; Sanhedrim SBD -> Captain; Sadducees 4:1 - [In Context] While Peter and John were speaking to the people, some men came to them. There were some Jewish priests, the captain of the soldiers that guarded the temple, F63 and some Sadducees. F64
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:2 JFB -> Commentary on 4:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:2 OCA -> Commentary on 4:2 PNT -> Commentary on 4:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:2 TSK -> Commentary on 4:2 TSK -> Entry for 4:2 WEN -> Notes on 4:2 NTB -> Caiaphas; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Peter; Resurrection; Sadducees; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Resurrection, The EBD -> Sadducees; Sanhedrim 4:2 - [In Context] They were upset because of what Peter and John were teaching the people. By telling people about Jesus, the two apostles F65 were teaching that people will rise from death.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:3 JFB -> Commentary on 4:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:3 OCA -> Commentary on 4:3 PNT -> Commentary on 4:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:3 TSK -> Commentary on 4:3 TSK -> Entry for 4:3 WEN -> Notes on 4:3 NTB -> Caiaphas; Criminals; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Prison; Sadducees TTT -> Evening, The; Injustice; Persecution; Prisons EBD -> Sanhedrim SBD -> Punishments 4:3 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders grabbed Peter and John and put them in jail. It was already night, so they kept Peter and John in jail until the next day.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:4 JFB -> Commentary on 4:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:4 OCA -> Commentary on 4:4 PNT -> Commentary on 4:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:4 TSK -> Commentary on 4:4 TSK -> Entry for 4:4 WEN -> Notes on 4:4 NTB -> Caiaphas; Church; Converts; Faith; Government; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Persecution; Peter; Revivals EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:4 - [In Context] But many of the people that heard Peter and John believed the things they said. There were now about 5,000 men in the group of believers.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:5 JFB -> Commentary on 4:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:5 OCA -> Commentary on 4:5 PNT -> Commentary on 4:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:5 TSK -> Commentary on 4:5 TSK -> Entry for 4:5 WEN -> Notes on 4:5 NTB -> Caiaphas; Government; John; Persecution; Peter TTT -> Scribes EBD -> Sanhedrim; Scribes 4:5 - [In Context] The next day the Jewish leaders, the older Jewish leaders, and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:6 JFB -> Commentary on 4:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:6 OCA -> Commentary on 4:6 PNT -> Commentary on 4:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:6 TSK -> Commentary on 4:6 TSK -> Entry for 4:6 WEN -> Notes on 4:6 NTB -> Alexander; Annas; Caiaphas; Government; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest TTT -> High Priest, The EBD -> Alexander; Annas; Caiaphas; John; Sanhedrim SBD -> Alexander; Annas; Caiaphas, or Ca-iaphas 4:6 - [In Context] Annas (the high priest F66 ), Caiaphas, John, and Alexander were there. Everyone from the high priest's family was there.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:7 JFB -> Commentary on 4:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:7 OCA -> Commentary on 4:7 PNT -> Commentary on 4:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:7 TSK -> Commentary on 4:7 TSK -> Entry for 4:7 WEN -> Notes on 4:7 NTB -> Caiaphas; Government; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest TTT -> Confessing Christ EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:7 - [In Context] They made Peter and John stand before all the people there. The Jewish leaders asked them many times, "How did you make this crippled man well? What power did you use? With whose authority did you do this?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:8 JFB -> Commentary on 4:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:8 OCA -> Commentary on 4:8 PNT -> Commentary on 4:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:8 TSK -> Commentary on 4:8 TSK -> Entry for 4:8 WEN -> Notes on 4:8 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Defense; Government; Holy Spirit; John; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Confessing Christ EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:8 - [In Context] Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. F67 He said to them, "Leaders of the people and you older leaders:
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:9 JFB -> Commentary on 4:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:9 OCA -> Commentary on 4:9 PNT -> Commentary on 4:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:9 TSK -> Commentary on 4:9 TSK -> Entry for 4:9 WEN -> Notes on 4:9 NTB -> Caiaphas; Courage; Court; Defense; Government; John; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Confessing Christ EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:9 - [In Context] Are you questioning us today about the good thing that was done to this crippled man? Are you asking us what made him well?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:10 JFB -> Commentary on 4:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:10 OCA -> Commentary on 4:10 PNT -> Commentary on 4:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:10 TSK -> Commentary on 4:10 TSK -> Entry for 4:10 WEN -> Notes on 4:10 NTB -> Caiaphas; Courage; Court; Defense; Government; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Minister, Christian; Miracles; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Atonement, The; Boldness, Holy; Confessing Christ; Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Sanhedrim TV -> Devotional using 4:10 TV -> Devotional using 4:10 4:10 - [In Context] We want all of you and all the Jewish people to know that this man was made well by the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth! You nailed Jesus to a cross. God raised him from death. This man was crippled, but he is now well. He is able to stand here before you because of the power of Jesus!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:11 JFB -> Commentary on 4:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:11 OCA -> Commentary on 4:11 PNT -> Commentary on 4:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:11 TSK -> Commentary on 4:11 TSK -> Entry for 4:11 WEN -> Notes on 4:11 NTB -> Builder; Caiaphas; Cornerstone; Courage; Court; Defense; Government; John; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Stones; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Confessing Christ; Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Sanhedrim; Stone TV -> Devotional using 4:11 4:11 - [In Context] Jesus is 'the stone F68 that you builders thought was not important. But this stone has become the cornerstone. F69 ' R6
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:12 JFB -> Commentary on 4:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:12 OCA -> Commentary on 4:12 PNT -> Commentary on 4:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:12 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:12 TSK -> Commentary on 4:12 TSK -> Entry for 4:12 WEN -> Notes on 4:12 NTB -> Caiaphas; Courage; Court; Defense; Government; Jesus, The Christ (continued); John; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Salvation; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Atonement, The; Boldness, Holy; Confessing Christ; Death, Eternal; Salvation EBD -> Sanhedrim TV -> Devotional using 4:12 TV -> Devotional using 4:12 TV -> Devotional using 4:12 TV -> Devotional using 4:12 4:12 - [In Context] Jesus is the only One who can save people. His name is the only power in the world that has been given to save people. We must be saved through Jesus!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:13 JFB -> Commentary on 4:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:13 OCA -> Commentary on 4:13 PNT -> Commentary on 4:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:13 TSK -> Commentary on 4:13 TSK -> Entry for 4:13 WEN -> Notes on 4:13 NTB -> Apostles; Caiaphas; Courage; Defense; Government; John; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Apostles, The; Boldness, Holy EBD -> John; Peter; Sanhedrim SBD -> John the apostle SPG -> Devotional using 4:13 4:13 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders understood that Peter and John had no special training or education. But the leaders also saw that Peter and John were not afraid to speak. So the leaders were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:14 JFB -> Commentary on 4:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:14 OCA -> Commentary on 4:14 PNT -> Commentary on 4:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:14 TSK -> Commentary on 4:14 TSK -> Entry for 4:14 WEN -> Notes on 4:14 NTB -> Caiaphas; Government; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:14 - [In Context] They saw the crippled man standing there beside the two apostles. F70 They saw that the man was healed. So they could say nothing against the apostles.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:15 JFB -> Commentary on 4:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:15 OCA -> Commentary on 4:15 PNT -> Commentary on 4:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:15 TSK -> Commentary on 4:15 TSK -> Entry for 4:15 WEN -> Notes on 4:15 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:15 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders told them to leave the meeting. Then the leaders talked to each other about what they should do.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:16 JFB -> Commentary on 4:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:16 OCA -> Commentary on 4:16 PNT -> Commentary on 4:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:16 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:16 TSK -> Commentary on 4:16 TSK -> Entry for 4:16 WEN -> Notes on 4:16 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest TTT -> Miracles EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:16 - [In Context] They said, "What shall we do with these men (the apostles)? Every person in Jerusalem knows that they have done a great miracle. F71 This is clear. We cannot say it is not true.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:17 JFB -> Commentary on 4:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:17 OCA -> Commentary on 4:17 PNT -> Commentary on 4:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:17 TSK -> Commentary on 4:17 TSK -> Entry for 4:17 WEN -> Notes on 4:17 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:17 - [In Context] But we must make them afraid to talk to people about this man (Jesus). Then this problem will not spread among the people."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:18 JFB -> Commentary on 4:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:18 OCA -> Commentary on 4:18 PNT -> Commentary on 4:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:18 TSK -> Commentary on 4:18 TSK -> Entry for 4:18 WEN -> Notes on 4:18 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Testimony; Zeal, Religious EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:18 - [In Context] So the Jewish leaders called Peter and John in again. They told the apostles F72 not to say anything or to teach anything in the name of Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:19 JFB -> Commentary on 4:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:19 OCA -> Commentary on 4:19 PNT -> Commentary on 4:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:19 TSK -> Commentary on 4:19 TSK -> Entry for 4:19 WEN -> Notes on 4:19 NTB -> Caiaphas; Conscience; Courage; Court; Duty; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Minister, Christian; Obedience; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Testimony; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Missionary Work by Ministers; Obedience to God EBD -> Peter; Sanhedrim TV -> Devotional using 4:19 TV -> Devotional using 4:19 TV -> Devotional using 4:19 4:19 - [In Context] But Peter and John answered them, "What do you think is right? What would God want? Should we obey you or God?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:20 JFB -> Commentary on 4:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:20 OCA -> Commentary on 4:20 PNT -> Commentary on 4:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:20 TSK -> Commentary on 4:20 TSK -> Entry for 4:20 WEN -> Notes on 4:20 NTB -> Caiaphas; Conscience; Courage; Court; Duty; Government; Intolerance, Religious; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Testimony; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Missionary Work by Ministers; Obedience to God EBD -> Peter; Sanhedrim TV -> Devotional using 4:20 TV -> Devotional using 4:20 TV -> Devotional using 4:20 4:20 - [In Context] We cannot be quiet. We must tell people about the things we saw and heard."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:21 JFB -> Commentary on 4:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:21 OCA -> Commentary on 4:21 PNT -> Commentary on 4:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:21 TSK -> Commentary on 4:21 TSK -> Entry for 4:21 WEN -> Notes on 4:21 NTB -> Caiaphas; Glorifying God; Government; Intolerance, Religious; Miracles; Opinion, Public; Peter; Priest TTT -> Glorifying God EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:21 - [In Context]
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:22 JFB -> Commentary on 4:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:22 OCA -> Commentary on 4:22 PNT -> Commentary on 4:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:22 TSK -> Commentary on 4:22 TSK -> Entry for 4:22 WEN -> Notes on 4:22 NTB -> Caiaphas; Miracles; Peter EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:22 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders could not find a way to punish the apostles, because all the people were praising God for what had been done. (This miracle F73 was a proof from God. The man that was healed was more than 40 years old!) So the Jewish leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:23 JFB -> Commentary on 4:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:23 OCA -> Commentary on 4:23 PNT -> Commentary on 4:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:23 TSK -> Commentary on 4:23 TSK -> Entry for 4:23 WEN -> Notes on 4:23 NTB -> Peter TTT -> Holy Spirit, The, is God EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:23 - [In Context] Peter and John left the meeting of Jewish leaders and went to their own group. They told the group everything that the leading priests and the older Jewish leaders had said to them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:24 JFB -> Commentary on 4:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:24 OCA -> Commentary on 4:24 PNT -> Commentary on 4:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:24 TSK -> Commentary on 4:24 TSK -> Entry for 4:24 WEN -> Notes on 4:24 NTB -> God; Heaven; Praise TTT -> Holy Spirit, The, is God; Prayer, Public 4:24 - [In Context] When the believers heard this, they all prayed to God. They all wanted the same thing. They prayed, "Master, you are the One who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in the world.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:25 JFB -> Commentary on 4:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:25 OCA -> Commentary on 4:25 PNT -> Commentary on 4:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:25 TSK -> Commentary on 4:25 TSK -> Entry for 4:25 WEN -> Notes on 4:25 NTB -> David; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Vanity TTT -> Holy Spirit, The, is God; Vanity EBD -> Prophet; Psalms 4:25 - [In Context] Our ancestor David was your servant. With the help of the Holy Spirit F74 he wrote these words: 'Why are the nations shouting? Why are the people of the world planning things {against God}? It is hopeless!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:26 JFB -> Commentary on 4:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:26 OCA -> Commentary on 4:26 PNT -> Commentary on 4:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:26 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:26 TSK -> Commentary on 4:26 TSK -> Entry for 4:26 WEN -> Notes on 4:26 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions 4:26 - [In Context] The kings of the earth prepare themselves to fight, and the rulers all come together against the Lord (God) and against his Christ. F75 ' R7
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:27 JFB -> Commentary on 4:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:27 OCA -> Commentary on 4:27 PNT -> Commentary on 4:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:27 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:27 TSK -> Commentary on 4:27 TSK -> Entry for 4:27 WEN -> Notes on 4:27 NTB -> Anointing; Herod; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Pilate, Pontius TTT -> Anointing of the Holy Spirit; Christ, Character of; Gentiles; Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Decrees of God; Pilate, Pontius; Providence SBD -> Anointing 4:27 - [In Context] These things really happened when Herod, F76 Pontius Pilate, the nations, and the Jewish people all 'came together' against Jesus here in Jerusalem. Jesus is your holy Servant. He is the One you (God) made to be the Christ. F77
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:28 JFB -> Commentary on 4:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:28 OCA -> Commentary on 4:28 PNT -> Commentary on 4:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:28 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:28 TSK -> Commentary on 4:28 TSK -> Entry for 4:28 WEN -> Notes on 4:28 NTB -> Predestination TTT -> Counsels and Purposes of God, The EBD -> Decrees of God; Predestination; Providence TV -> Devotional using 4:28 TV -> Devotional using 4:28 4:28 - [In Context] These people that 'came together' against Jesus made your plan happen; it happened because of your power and your will.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:29 JFB -> Commentary on 4:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:29 OCA -> Commentary on 4:29 PNT -> Commentary on 4:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:29 TSK -> Commentary on 4:29 TSK -> Entry for 4:29 WEN -> Notes on 4:29 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Grace Of God; Minister, Christian TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Prayer, Answers to 4:29 - [In Context] And now, Lord, listen to what they are saying. They are trying to make us afraid! Lord, we are your servants. Help us to speak the things you want us to say without fear.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:30 JFB -> Commentary on 4:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:30 OCA -> Commentary on 4:30 PNT -> Commentary on 4:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:30 TSK -> Commentary on 4:30 TSK -> Entry for 4:30 WEN -> Notes on 4:30 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Grace Of God; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Miracles TTT -> Miracles; Prayer, Answers to 4:30 - [In Context] Help us to be brave by showing us your power: make sick people well, give proofs, and make miracles F78 happen by the power of Jesus, your holy servant."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:31 JFB -> Commentary on 4:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:31 OCA -> Commentary on 4:31 PNT -> Commentary on 4:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:31 TSK -> Commentary on 4:31 TSK -> Entry for 4:31 WEN -> Notes on 4:31 NTB -> Courage; Holy Spirit; Minister, Christian; Prayer; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Prayer, Answers to TV -> Devotional using 4:31 TV -> Devotional using 4:31 TV -> Devotional using 4:31 4:31 - [In Context] After the believers prayed, the place where they were meeting shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, F79 and they continued to speak God's message F80 without fear.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:32 JFB -> Commentary on 4:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:32 OCA -> Commentary on 4:32 PNT -> Commentary on 4:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:32 TSK -> Commentary on 4:32 TSK -> Entry for 4:32 WEN -> Notes on 4:32 NTB -> Beneficence; Church; Communism; Liberality; Unity TTT -> Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Simplicity 4:32 - [In Context] The group of believers were all the same in their thinking and in what they wanted. No person in the group said that the things he had were his own. Instead, they shared everything.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:33 JFB -> Commentary on 4:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:33 OCA -> Commentary on 4:33 PNT -> Commentary on 4:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:33 TSK -> Commentary on 4:33 TSK -> Entry for 4:33 WEN -> Notes on 4:33 NTB -> Apostles; Beneficence; God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Liberality; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Grace; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Resurrection of Christ, The 4:33 - [In Context] With great power the apostles F81 told the people that the Lord Jesus was truly raised from death. And God blessed all the believers very much.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:34 JFB -> Commentary on 4:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:34 OCA -> Commentary on 4:34 PNT -> Commentary on 4:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:34 TSK -> Commentary on 4:34 TSK -> Entry for 4:34 WEN -> Notes on 4:34 NTB -> Alms; Beneficence; Communism; Land; Liberality; Self-Denial; Unselfishness TTT -> Houses; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Self-denial 4:34 - [In Context] They all received the things they needed. Everyone that owned fields (land) or houses sold them for money. They brought the money
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:35 JFB -> Commentary on 4:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:35 OCA -> Commentary on 4:35 PNT -> Commentary on 4:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:35 TSK -> Commentary on 4:35 TSK -> Entry for 4:35 WEN -> Notes on 4:35 NTB -> Alms; Beneficence; Communism; Liberality; Unselfishness 4:35 - [In Context] and gave it to the apostles. Then each person was given the things he needed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:36 JFB -> Commentary on 4:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:36 OCA -> Commentary on 4:36 PNT -> Commentary on 4:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:36 TSK -> Commentary on 4:36 TSK -> Entry for 4:36 WEN -> Notes on 4:36 NTB -> Alms; Barnabas; Beneficence; Communism; Cyprus; Joses; Liberality; Self-Denial TTT -> Liberality; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Self-denial EBD -> Ananias; Barnabas; Cyprus; Mnason SBD -> Barnabas; Cyprus; Joses; Mary, mother of Mark; Mnason 4:36 - [In Context] One of the believers was named Joseph. The apostles F82 called him Barnabas. (This name means "A person that helps others.") He was a Levite F83 born in Cyprus.
FOOTNOTES: F63: temple   The special building in Jerusalem for Jewish worship. F64: Sadducees   A leading Jewish religious group. They accepted only the first five books of the Old Testament. They believed that people don't live again after death. F65: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F66: high priest   The most important Jewish priest and leader. F67: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F68: stone   A picture or symbol meaning Jesus. F69: cornerstone   The first and most important rock of a building. F70: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F71: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F72: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F73: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F74: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F75: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God. F76: Herod   Herod Antipas, tetrarch (ruler) of Galilee and Perea, son of Herod the Great. F77: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God. F78: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F79: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F80: God's message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever. F81: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F82: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F83: Levite   Levites were men from the family group of Levi who helped the Jewish priests in the temple.
CROSS REFERENCES: R6: Psalm 118:22 R7: Psalm 2:1-2

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; OCA - Original Commentary on Acts; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.