Acts 5:28

“Saying, did not we straitly command you, etc.] Or give you strict orders, with severe threatenings, that you should not teach in this name? the Ethiopic version reads, “in the name of Jesus”; which is what is meant, but was not expressed by the sanhedrim; (see <440417>Acts 4:17) and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine; they disregarded the council, and its orders, its commands and threatenings, and preached the doctrines of the Gospel; and particularly that concerning the resurrection of Christ, and through him the resurrection of all the dead; and with such success, that great part of the inhabitants of Jerusalem received it; at least there were great numbers in all parts of…”

“intend to bring this man's blood upon us--They avoid naming Him whom Peter gloried in holding up [BENGEL]. In speaking thus, they seem to betray a disagreeable recollection of their own recent imprecation, His blood be upon us," &c. (Mat 27:25), and of the traitor's words as he threw down the money, "I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent blood" (Mat 27:4).”

“Straitly command you - Did we not command you with a “threat?” Acts 4:17-18, Acts 4:21. In this name - In the name of Jesus. Ye have filled Jerusalem - This, though not so desired, was an honorable tribute to the zeal and fidelity of the apostles. When Chastens are arraigned or persecuted, it is well if the only charge which their enemies can bring against them is that they have been distinguished for zeal and success in propagating their religion. See 1 Peter 4:16, “If any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glory God on this behalf”; also Acts 5:13-15. Intend to bring this man’s blood upon us - To bring “one’s blood” upon another is a phrase signifying to hold or…”

“Did not we strictly command you, not to teach? - See the poor cunning of the enemies of the Gospel. They make laws and interdicts at their pleasure, which those who obey God cannot but break; and then take occasion thereby to censure and punish the innocent, as guilty. Ye would bring the blood of this man upon us - An artful and invidious word. The apostles did not desire to accuse any man. They simply declared the naked truth. Acts 5:29”

“Did not: Act 5:40, Act 4:18-21 intend: Act 2:23-36, Act 3:15, Act 4:10, Act 4:11, Act 7:52; Kg1 18:17, Kg1 18:18, Kg1 21:20, Kg1 22:8; Jer 38:4; Amo 7:10 blood: Jer 26:15; Mat 21:44, Mat 23:35, Mat 23:36, Mat 27:25; Th1 2:15, Th1 2:16 Acts 5:29”