Easter Season · Second Sunday of Easter · Year C
Acts 5:27-32
We Must Obey God Rather Than Men
April 23, 2028
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.
Acts Enter the Bible
Course background on Acts and the life of the early Jerusalem church.
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