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Acts 4:2

Acts 4:2
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Being grieved that they taught the people,.... Any doctrine, and especially that which follows, and which particularly gave uneasiness to the Sadducees, they were exceedingly distressed by it; it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Being grieved - The word thus translated occurs in only one other place in the New Testament Act 16:18. It implies more than simple sorrow; it was a mingled emotion of indignation and anger. They did…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Being grieved - Διαπονουμενοι, They were thoroughly fatigued with the continuance of this preaching; their minds suffered more labor, through vexation at the success of the apostles, than the bodies…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 4:1-4

We have here the interests of the kingdom of heaven successfully carried on, and the powers of darkness appearing against them to put a stop to them. let Christ's servants be ever so resolute, Satan's…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

being grieved Better, being troubled. The word signifies thoroughly pained. It is used (Act 16:18) of St Paul's feeling when the "damsel possessed with a spirit of divination" cried after him at…