Acts 5:39 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it - rather, 'ye shall not be able to overthrow it,' [the future duneesesthe (G1410), being better supported than dunasthe (G1410)],

Lest haply ye be found even, [ kai (G2532 ), rather, 'also,'] to fight against God - as well as against these disciples of Jesus. This neutral policy, in the exasperated and murderous temper of the council at that time, was true wisdom; although personal neutrality is hostility to Christ, as Himself teaches (Luke 11:23).

The Council, Having Ordered the Apostles to be Scourged, and to Cease Speaking in the Name of Jesus, Dismiss Them-They Depart Rejoicing, and Cease not to Teach and Preach Jesus (5:40-42)

Acts 5:39

39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.