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Text -- Acts 4:26 (NET)

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4:26 The kings of the earth stood together, and the rulers assembled together, against the Lord and against his Christ.’
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Dictionary Themes and Topics: RULER | QUOTATIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT | Prophecy | MEDIATION; MEDIATOR | MAGISTRATE | Jesus, The Christ | INTERCESSION | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 4:26 - -- Set themselves in array ( parestēsan ). Literally, stood by.

Set themselves in array ( parestēsan ).

Literally, stood by.

Robertson: Act 4:26 - -- Against his Anointed ( kata tou Christou autou ). Against his Messiah, his Christ.

Against his Anointed ( kata tou Christou autou ).

Against his Messiah, his Christ.

JFB: Act 4:23-30 - -- Observe the two opposite classes, representing the two interests which were about to come into deadly conflict.

Observe the two opposite classes, representing the two interests which were about to come into deadly conflict.

Clarke: Act 4:26 - -- Against the Lord and against his Christ - Κατα του Χριστου αυτου should be translated, against his Anointed, because it particu...

Against the Lord and against his Christ - Κατα του Χριστου αυτου should be translated, against his Anointed, because it particularly agrees with ὁν εχρισας, whom thou hast Anointed, in the succeeding verse.

Calvin: Act 4:26 - -- 26.Against the Lord, and his Christ The Spirit teacheth by this word, that all those do make war against God which refuse to submit themselves to Chr...

26.Against the Lord, and his Christ The Spirit teacheth by this word, that all those do make war against God which refuse to submit themselves to Christ; they do full little think this oftentimes, notwithstanding it is so that because God will reign in the person of his Son alone, we refuse to obey him so often as we rebel against Christ, as the Lord himself saith in John, “He which honoreth not the Son, honoreth not the Father.” Wherefore let the hypocrites profess a thousand times that they mean nothing less than to make war against God, yet shall they find this true, that God is their open enemy, unless they embrace Christ with his gospel. The use of this doctrine is double, for it armeth us against all the terrors of the flesh, because we must not fear, lest they get the victory of God which withstand the gospel. Again, we must beware, lest, through the contempt of godly doctrine, we advance ourselves against God to our own destruction.

Defender: Act 4:26 - -- The Messianic prophecies in the second psalm go well beyond their precursive fulfillment in the rejection and crucifixion of Christ at His first comin...

The Messianic prophecies in the second psalm go well beyond their precursive fulfillment in the rejection and crucifixion of Christ at His first coming, looking ultimately to a worldwide rejection of Him and His people in the last days (see notes on Psa 2:1-12)."

TSK: Act 4:26 - -- kings : Psa 83:2-8; Joe 3:9-14; Rev 17:12-14, Rev 17:17, Rev 19:16-21 against his : Rev 11:15, Rev 12:10

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 4:26 - -- The kings of the earth - The Psalmist specifies more particularly that kings and rulers would be opposed to the Messiah. This had occurred alre...

The kings of the earth - The Psalmist specifies more particularly that kings and rulers would be opposed to the Messiah. This had occurred already by the opposition made to the Messiah by the rulers of the Jewish people, and it would be still more evinced by the opposition of princes and kings as the gospel spread among the nations.

Stood up - The word used here παρίστημι paristēmi commonly means "to present oneself, or to stand forth, for the purpose of aiding, counseling,"etc. But here it means that they "rose,"or "presented themselves,"to evince their opposition. They stood opposed to the Messiah, and offered resistance to him.

The rulers - This is another instance of the Hebrew parallelism. The word does not denote another class of people from kings, but expresses the same idea in another form, or in a more general manner, meaning that all classes of persons in authority would be opposed to the gospel.

Were gathered together - Hebrew, consulted together; were united in a consultation. The Greek implies that they were assembled for the purpose of consultation.

Against the Lord - In the Hebrew, "against Yahweh."This is the special name which is given in the Scriptures to God. They rose against his plan of appointing a Messiah, and against the Messiah whom he had chosen.

Against his Christ - Hebrew, against his Messiah, or his Anointed. See the notes on Mat 1:1. This is one of the places where the word "Messiah"is used in the Old Testament. The word occurs in about 40 places, and is commonly translated "his anointed,"and is applied to kings. The direct reference of the word to the Messiah in the Old Testament is not frequent. This passage implies that opposition to the Messiah is opposition to Yahweh. And this is uniformly supposed in the sacred Scriptures. He that is opposed to Christ is opposed to God. He that neglects him neglects God. He that despises him despises God, Mat 10:40; Mat 18:5; Joh 12:44-45; Luk 10:16, "He that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me."The reasons of this are:

(1)    That the Messiah is "the brightness of the Father’ s glory, and the express image of his person,"Heb 1:3.

(2)\caps1     h\caps0 e is equal with the Father, possessing the same attributes and the same power, Joh 1:1; Phi 2:6.

(3)\caps1     h\caps0 e is appointed by God to this great work of saving people. To despise him, or to oppose him, is to despise and oppose him who appointed him to this work, to contemn his counsels, and to set him at naught.

(4)\caps1     h\caps0 is work is dear to God. It has engaged his thoughts. It has been approved by him. His mission has been confirmed by the miraculous power of the Father, and by every possible manifestation of his approbation and love. To oppose the Messiah is, therefore, to oppose what is dear to the heart of God, and which has long been the object of his tender solicitude. It follows from this, that they who neglect the Christian religion are exposing themselves to the displeasure of God, and endangering their everlasting interests. No man is safe who opposes God; and no man can have evidence that God will approve him who does not embrace the Messiah, whom He has appointed to redeem the world.

Poole: Act 4:26 - -- These words do not vary in sense from what we read, Psa 2:2 , but are the same for substance. The kings not only such who in a strict sense we cal...

These words do not vary in sense from what we read, Psa 2:2 , but are the same for substance.

The kings not only such who in a strict sense we call kings, but any chief governors, as Herod and Pilate were.

The rulers the sanhedrim, or great council of the Jews.

Against the Lord God looks upon it as done against him, whatsoever is done against them that fear him; thus the Israelites are said to be

gathered together against the Lord Num 16:11 , who were gathered against Moses and Aaron.

And against his Christ our Saviour was at the right hand of his Father, but they who afflict his members afflict him; he cries from heaven to Saul, Why persecutest thou me? Act 9:4 ; and had before told his disciples, He that despiseth you despiseth me, Luk 10:16 .

PBC: Act 4:26 - -- Little children, let us not try to explain this away. Let us rather rejoice in the wonder of grace and in the infinite wisdom and power of God, whereb...

Little children, let us not try to explain this away. Let us rather rejoice in the wonder of grace and in the infinite wisdom and power of God, whereby our complete and glorious salvation was accomplished. Yes, God used sinful men, but He was not the author of their sin. We cannot fully explain this, but I believe the best attempt to explain this that I have ever read was done by James Orr in his article on Foreordination in The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia. Speaking of God’s method of control, he says, " Man acts freely, as Nature acts necessarily, but it is God who appoints the time, place, and circumstances of the free act, permits its happening, and overrules it and its issues for the furthering of His own wise and holy ends."  225

Gill: Act 4:26 - -- The kings of the earth stood up,.... Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee, sometimes called a king, Mar 6:14 and Pilate the Roman governor, who represen...

The kings of the earth stood up,.... Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee, sometimes called a king, Mar 6:14 and Pilate the Roman governor, who represented his master Caesar; these stood, or rose up in an hostile manner, and set themselves against, and opposed themselves to the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth:

and the rulers were gathered together; the Jewish rulers, Annas, Caiaphas, and the rest of the members of the sanhedrim, who met together more than once; and particularly at the high priest's palace, to consult how they should take Jesus and put him to death; and who also gathered together at the same place, when he was taken, to arraign, examine, and condemn him. And this opposition, and these conspiracies and consultations, were

against the Lord: Jehovah, the Father of Christ, who sent him, and anointed him; so that what was done against Christ, was done against the Lord, their views and designs, their interest and glory, being the same:

and against his Christ; or anointed one, who was anointed by him, with the Holy Ghost, from his birth, and at his baptism, to be prophet, priest, and King.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 4:26 A quotation from Ps 2:1-2.

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 4:1-37 - --1 The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,3 imprison him and John.5 After, upon examination Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be hea...

Combined Bible: Act 4:26 - --notes on verse 23     

Maclaren: Act 4:19-31 - --Obedient Disobedience But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God,...

MHCC: Act 4:23-31 - --Christ's followers do best in company, provided it is their own company. It encourages God's servants, both in doing work, and suffering work, that th...

Matthew Henry: Act 4:23-31 - -- We hear no more at present of the chief priests, what they did when they had dismissed Peter and John, but are to attend those two witnesses. And ...

Barclay: Act 4:23-31 - --In this passage we have the reaction of the Christian Church in the hour of danger. It might have been thought that when Peter and John returned with...

Constable: Act 3:1--6:8 - --B. The expansion of the church in Jerusalem 3:1-6:7 Luke recorded the events of this section (3:1-6:7) t...

Constable: Act 3:1--4:32 - --1. External opposition 3:1-4:31 Opposition to the Christians' message first came from external s...

Constable: Act 4:23-31 - --The church's reaction 4:23-31 4:23-28 After hearing the apostle's report, the Christians sought the Lord (Gr. Despota, sovereign ruler) in prayer. "Th...

College: Act 4:1-37 - --ACTS 4 3. The Arrest of Peter and John (4:1-4) 1 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while t...

McGarvey: Act 4:23-30 - --23-30. The apostles had now humbled the pride of their adversaries, and went away from the assembly in triumph. But they were uninflated by their pres...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 4 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 4:1, The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter’s sermon, Act 4:3, imprison him and John; Act 4:5, After, upon examination Peter b...

Poole: Acts 4 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 4

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 4 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 4:1-4) Peter and John imprisoned. (Act 4:5-14) The apostles boldly testify to Christ. (Act 4:15-22) Peter and John refuse to be silenced. (Act...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 4 (Chapter Introduction) In going over the last two chapters, where we met with so many good things that the apostles did, I wondered what was become of the scribes and Pha...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 4 (Chapter Introduction) Arrest (Act_4:1-4) Before The Sanhedrin (Act_4:5-12) No Loyalty Save To God (Act_4:13-22) The Triumphant Return (Act_4:23-31) All Things In Commo...

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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