Act 5:17, 40, 7:59 | Family | STEP | They that were with him ; who agreed with him, especially the Sadducees, who denied the possibility of a resurrection. If Christ was indeed risen, as the apostles affirmed, it proved their doctrine false; and hence the bitterness of their opposition.

Acts 5:17

They that were with him; who agreed with him, especially the Sadducees, who denied the possibility of a resurrection. If Christ was indeed risen, as the apostles affirmed, it proved their doctrine false; and hence the bitterness of their opposition.

Acts 5:40

They agreed; so far as not further to pursue measures for putting them to death, though they scourged them, and again commanded them not to preach.

Acts 7:59

Calling upon--and saying, Lord Jesus; the word God is not in the original, as its being printed in italics shows. The prayer was offered to Jesus Christ, and it was the custom of the Christians in the days of the apostles to pray to him. Lu 23:42,43; Ac 9:21; 22:16; 1Co 1:2. The Holy Spirit leads those who are under his influence to pray to Jesus Christ, and ask of him the richest blessings, not only for themselves and their friends, but also for their fellow-men. In thus honoring him as they honor the Father, they glorify him on earth, and prepare to dwell with him in heaven.