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Acts 4:8

Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost,.... At that very instant, having received a fresh measure of the gifts and graces of the Spirit, besides what he had poured forth upon him at the day of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Filled with the Holy Ghost - See the notes on Act 2:4. Ye rulers ... - Peter addressed the Sanhedrin with perfect respect. He did not call in question their authority to propose this question. He…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost - Which guided him into all truth, and raised him far above the fear of man; placing him in a widely different state of mind to that in which he was found when,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 4:5-14

We have here the trial of Peter and John before the judges of the ecclesiastical court, for preaching a sermon concerning Jesus Christ, and working a miracle in his name. This is charged upon them as…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost The Spirit of God upon him had changed him "into another man." Cf. 1Sa 10:6.

said unto them, Ye rulers of the people For this was the highest judicial tribunal…

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