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Acts 4:27

Acts 4:27
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For of a truth, against thy holy child Jesus,.... This is the interpretation of the above passages in Psa 2:1 and the application of them to Jesus; who is called the "child" of God, because the human…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For of a truth - Truly; in reality. Thy holy child Jesus - The word “child” is commonly applied to infants, or to sons and daughters in very early life. The word which is used here παῖς pais is…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

There is a parenthesis in this verse that is not sufficiently noticed: it should be read in connection with Act 4:28, thus: For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, (for…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 4:23-31

We hear no more at present of the chief priests, what they did when they had dismissed Peter and John, but are to attend those two witnesses. And here we have,

I. Their return to their brethren, the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For of a truth Here the best MSS. insert the words in this city. The Apostle proceeds here to apply the language of the Psalmist to the events preceding the Crucifixion. The insertion of in this…