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Acts 4:8

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What does Acts 4:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,
Acts 4:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;
6and Annas the high priest [was there], and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.
7And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, By what power, or in what name, have ye done this?
8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,
9if we this day are examined concerning a good deed done to an impotent man, by what means this man is made whole;
10be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, [even] in him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, etc.] 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 Pentecost; so that he had great courage and presence of mind, and freedom of speech, as Christ had promised his disciples they should have, when they were brought before governors and magistrates, (<401018>Matthew 10:18,19,30, <422114> Luke 21:14,15). The case was much altered with Peter, he who but a little while ago was frightened by a servant maid, now stands before the Jewish sanhedrim, with undaunted courage and resolution: and said unto them, ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel; he…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then, filled with the Holy Ghost, said--(See Mar 13:11; Luk 21:15).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Filled with the Holy Ghost - See the notes on Acts 2:4. Ye rulers ... - Peter addressed the Sanhedrin with perfect respect. He did not call in question their authority to propose this question. He seemed to regard this as a favorable opportunity to declare the truth and state the evidence of the Christian religion. In this he acted on the principle of the injunction which he himself afterward gave 1 Peter 3:15, “Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” Innocence is willing to be questioned; and a believer in the truth will rejoice in any opportunity to state the evidence of what is believed. It is remarkable,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost - That moment. God moves his instruments, not when they please, but just when he sees it needful. Ye rulers - He gives them the honour due to their office. Acts 4:10”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“filled: Act 4:31, Act 2:4, Act 7:55; Mat 10:19, Mat 10:20; Luk 12:11, Luk 12:12, Luk 21:14, Luk 21:15 Acts 4:9”
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