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Acts 5:27-32

We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

April 23, 2028

St Peter Preaching, Masolino da Panicale
St Peter Preaching, Masolino da Panicale, c. 1426–1427Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence
In the Brancacci chapel, where Masolino worked alongside the younger Masaccio. Peter preaches to a seated group of Florentines, including two Carmelite friars.These readings are the first preaching of the church, Peter explaining what has just happened to people who were there.Masolino da PanicaleA Florentine painter of the older, more graceful generation who worked beside the revolutionary Masaccio and is always compared to him.Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, FlorenceA small chapel that generations of Florentine painters, Michelangelo included, came to copy as their training.Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelJohn 20:19-31Jn 20:19-31
EpistleRev. 1:4-8Rev 1:4-8
Old TestamentActs 5:27-32
PsalterPs. 118:14-29Ps 118:14-29 orPs. 150Ps 150

Overview & Insights

"We must obey God rather than any human authority." (Acts 5:29)

Hauled before the Sanhedrin a second time for preaching in Jesus's name, Peter and the apostles answer the high priest's charge by declaring that God raised the Jesus they crucified and exalted him to grant repentance and forgiveness. Peter names the Holy Spirit as a witness alongside the apostles to this testimony.

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Commentary

Commentary on Acts 5:27-32 Working Preacher

Exegesis of the apostles' defense before the Sanhedrin and their call to obey God.

Acts 5:27-32 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching commentary on bold obedience under threat.

Acts 5 Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary covering the whole chapter.

Acts 5 Commentary Precept Austin

A collated verse-by-verse study with word notes on the apostles' trial and testimony.

Acts 5:27 BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries verse by verse on the hearing before the council.

Background & Word Study

Acts 5:27 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek interlinear text for Peter's declaration to obey God rather than men.

Book of Acts Summary: Overview Video (Part 1) BibleProject

Animated overview of Acts chapters 1 to 12, setting the apostles' Jerusalem conflict in its arc.

The Church Fathers

Acts 5, patristic commentary Catena

Early church commentary gathered verse by verse on the apostles' bold witness.

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