9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed,
9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,
9 if we have been brought to trial today for helping a sick man, put under investigation regarding this healing,
9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,
9 are we being questioned today because we've done a good deed for a crippled man? Do you want to know how he was healed?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 4:9
Commentary on Acts 4:5-14
(Read Acts 4:5-14)
Peter being filled with the Holy Ghost, would have all to understand, that the miracle had been wrought by the name, or power, of Jesus of Nazareth, the Messiah, whom they had crucified; and this confirmed their testimony to his resurrection from the dead, which proved him to be the Messiah. These rulers must either be saved by that Jesus whom they had crucified, or they must perish for ever. The name of Jesus is given to men of every age and nation, as that whereby alone believers are saved from the wrath to come. But when covetousness, pride, or any corrupt passion, rules within, men shut their eyes, and close their hearts, in enmity against the light; considering all as ignorant and unlearned, who desire to know nothing in comparison with Christ crucified. And the followers of Christ should act so that all who converse with them, may take knowledge that they have been with Jesus. That makes them holy, heavenly, spiritual, and cheerful, and raises them above this world.