SEV Biblia, Chapter 4:33
Y los apstoles daban testimonio de la resurreccin del Seor Jess con gran poder; y gran gracia era sobre todos ellos.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 4:33
Verse 33. With great power gave the apostles witness] This power they received from the Holy Spirit, who enabled them, megalh dunamei, with striking miracles, to give proof of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; for this is the point that was particularly to be proved: that he was slain and buried, all knew; that he rose again from the dead, many knew; but it was necessary to give such proofs as should convince and confound all. This preaching and these miracles demonstrated this Divine truth: Jesus died for your sins-he rose again for your justification; behold what God works in confirmation of these glorious truths; believe therefore in the Lord Jesus, and ye shall not perish, but have everlasting life. Great grace was upon them all.] They all received much of the favour or grace of God; and they had much favour with all who feared God. In both these ways this clause may be understood; for cariv means favour, whether that be evidenced by benevolence or beneficence, or by both. The favour of God is the benevolence of God; but his benevolence is never exerted without the exertions of his beneficence. Hence the grace or favour of God always implies a blessing or gift from the hand of his mercy and power. The favour or benevolence of men may exist without beneficence, because it may not be in their power to communicate any gift or benefit, though they are disposed to do it; or, 2dly. the persons who enjoy their favour may not stand in need of any of their kind acts; but it is not so with God: his good will is ever accompanied by his good work; and every soul that is an object of his benevolence stands in the utmost need of the acts of his beneficence. Hence, as he loved the world, he gave his Son a ransom for all. All needed his help; and, because they all needed it, therefore all had it.
And truly we may say of the whole human race, for whom the Son of God tasted death, that great grace was upon all; for ALL have been purchased by his sacrificial death. This by the way.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 33. And with great power , etc.] Either in a very powerful way, with great fervency of spirit, and ardour of mind, and uncommon zeal; or with great efficacy on the souls of men; or with many miracles, and powerful operations in healing the sick, casting out devils, etc. gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus ; which they were chosen to be witnesses, and were eyewitnesses of; and which is a fundamental article of the Gospel, and was what the Sadducees were particularly disturbed at, and on account of which they forbade them to preach any more in Christs name. And great grace was upon them all ; not only upon the apostles and ministers, but upon the whole church: and which may be understood either of the large gifts of the Spirit of God, which were poured out upon them, and plentifully bestowed on them; or of the gracious protection of God over them, preserving them from the rage and malice of men; or of that grace and favour which they had among thee people in common; or of that charity, liberality and beneficence, which were among them, which sense is confirmed by what follows; though it may be all these senses may be taken in.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 32-37 - The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ' dying precept to his disciples, and his dying prayer for them. Thus it was then, and it will be so again, when the Spirit shall be poured upo us from on high. The doctrine preached was the resurrection of Christ a matter of fact, which being duly explained, was a summary of all the duties, privileges, and comforts of Christians. There were eviden fruits of Christ's grace in all they said and did. They were dead to this world. This was a great evidence of the grace of God in them. The did not take away others' property, but they were indifferent to it They did not call it their own; because they had, in affection forsaken all for Christ, and were expecting to be stripped of all for cleaving to him. No marvel that they were of one heart and soul, when they sat so loose to the wealth of this world. In effect, they had all things common; for there was not any among them who lacked, care wa taken for their supply. The money was laid at the apostles' feet. Grea care ought to be taken in the distribution of public charity, that is be given to such as have need, such as are not able to procure maintenance for themselves; those who are reduced to want for well-doing, and for the testimony of a good conscience, ought to be provided for. Here is one in particular mentioned, remarkable for thi generous charity; it was Barnabas. As one designed to be a preacher of the gospel, he disentangled himself from the affairs of this life. When such dispositions prevail, and are exercised according to the circumstances of the times, the testimony will have very great powe upon others __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ μεγαλη 3173 A-DSF δυναμει 1411 N-DSF απεδιδουν 591 5707 V-IAI-3P το 3588 T-ASN μαρτυριον 3142 N-ASN οι 3588 T-NPM αποστολοι 652 N-NPM της 3588 T-GSF αναστασεως 386 N-GSF του 3588 T-GSM κυριου 2962 N-GSM ιησου 2424 N-GSM χαρις 5485 N-NSF τε 5037 PRT μεγαλη 3173 A-NSF ην 2258 5713 V-IXI-3S επι 1909 PREP παντας 3956 A-APM αυτους 846 P-APM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
33. Gave (apedidoun). Lit., gave back (apo); as something which they were in duty bound to give.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
4:33 {Gave their witness} (apedidoun to marturion). Imperfect active of apodidwmi, old verb to give back, to pay back a debt (#Lu 7:42), but a late omega form instead of the usual apedidosan. They kept on giving their witness with power after the answer to their prayer (verse #31). {Of the resurrection} (tes anastasews). It was on this issue that the Sadducees had arrested them (#4:1-3).
