acts-5:42

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:41-42

The true witnessing spirit. "And they departed," etc. I. THE NAME OF CHRIST the source of it. No such spirit in the world. Heroism may sustain strength, but does not give joy, unless it is like the apostles'. Had not the Name been Divine, how could it have produced such fruits in such men? II. THE TEACHING AND PREACHING , both in the temple and at home, must be in the martyr spirit. We must expect to suffer some dishonor. But such a spirit invincible and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:42

Every day for daily, A.V.; at home for in every hour, A.V. (see Acts 2:46 note); to preach Jesus as the Christ for preach Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R. The meaning is that they daily preached Jesus Christ both in the temple and in the house or houses where the disciples were wont to meet (see Acts 2:46 , note). The spirit and conduct of the apostles here recorded is a precious example to their successors. To glory in the cross, to count shame endured for Christ's sake the highest... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:42

And daily ... - Compare 2 Timothy 4:2. See also notes on Acts 2:46. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:42

Acts 5:42. And daily in the temple, &c. The apostles were punished for preaching, and commanded strictly not to preach: yet they went on with their work with unabated zeal, and indefatigable diligence, omitting no opportunity of doing it. Observe, 1st, They preached daily, not only on sabbath days, or on Lord’s days, but every day, as duly as the day came; not fearing lest they should either injure their health, or cloy their hearers. 2d, They preached both publicly in the temple,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

Opposition from Jewish leaders (5:17-42)A sizable portion of the population of Jerusalem was now Christian (cf. 2:41,47; 4:4,16,17; 5:14,16,28). And the more the church grew, the more jealous and angry the Sadducees became. Again they brought the apostles before the Sanhedrin, though God showed he could rescue them at any time, should he so desire (17-21a). The apostles knew that, because of their widespread popular support, they could have successfully resisted arrest, but they chose not to.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 5:42

in every house. Greek. kat' ( App-104 .) oikon = at home. See on Acts 2:46 . preach. App-121 . Jesus Christ = Jesus as the Christ ( App-98 ), the name of Acts 5:41 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 5:42

Acts 5:42. And in every house,— Κατ οικον, in the house where their upper-room was. See on ch. Acts 2:46. Inferences.—Who can behold, without humble reverence, the aweful instance of the divine severity recorded in this chapter, so well calculated to impress the minds of these new converts, and to prevent any of those frauds, which the charity of those who were most zealous in their profession, might have occasioned in some others. Hence we may learn how hateful falsehood is to the God of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:42

42. in every house—in private. (See on Acts 2:46). ceased not to preach Jesus Christ—that is, Jesus (to be the) Christ. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:12-42

3. Intensified external opposition 5:12-42God’s power manifest through the apostles in blessing (Acts 3:1-26) as well as in judgment (Acts 5:1-11) made an increasingly powerful impact on the residents of Jerusalem. The Jewish leaders increased their opposition to the apostles as they had increased their opposition to Jesus. Luke preserved the record of the developing attitudes that resulted. The Sadducees became more jealous and antagonistic, the Pharisees chose to react with moderation, and... read more