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Acts 4:9

Acts 4:9
If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If we this day be examined of the good deed,.... Or "seeing" we are; for it was not a matter of doubt, but a clear case, that they were brought into court, and were passing under an examination, about…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If we this day - If as is the fact; or since we are thus examined. Examined - Questioned; if the purpose is to institute an inquiry into this case, or since it is the purpose to institute such an…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The good deed done - Επι ευεργεσιᾳ, The benefit he has received in being restored to perfect soundness.

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

if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man Both the nouns are without the article. Read "agood deed done to animpotent man." Of = concerning, as we still use it in "to speak…

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