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Acts 4:18

Acts 4:18
And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And they called them,.... From the apartment where they were; or ordered their servants to call them in to them:

and commanded them not to speak at all; either privately or publicly, in the ministry…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Acts 4:15-18

What shall we do to these men? - The object which they had in view was evidently to prevent their preaching. The miracle was performed, and it was believed by the people to have been made. This they…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Not to speak ...nor teach in the name of Jesus - Any other doctrine, and any other name, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites and infidels will bear, but the doctrine which is according to godliness,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 4:15-22

We have here the issue of the trial of Peter and John before the council. They came off now with flying colours, because they must be trained up to sufferings by degrees, and by less trials be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And they called them back again into the council chamber.

and commanded them The verb is frequently used of the injunctions which our Lord gave that His miraculous deeds should not be spread abroad…

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