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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"Ye rulers of the people," etc. Observe his wisdom: he does not say outright, "In the Name of Jesus we did it," but how? "In His Name this man"-He does not say, "was made whole by us;" but-"doth stand here before you whole." And again, "If we be examined concerning the good deed done to the impotent man." He hits them hard, that they are always making a crime of such acts, finding fault with works of beneficence done to men: and he reminds them of their former doings, that they run to do murder, and not only so, but make a crime of …
Theophylact of Ohrid
"Leaders of the people and elders of Israel." Notice what philosophy. Where necessity demands, Peter reproaches them very strongly. Thus, he called them by honorable names; but when he came to the matter itself, he no longer retreats from the fitting rebuke, indirectly reminding them that on account of such matters they always both disputed in court and came away without rejoicing. …
Oecumenius
"Elders of Israel," according to the teaching and solid authority of the people raised toward greater sanctity. For he divided the assembly of hearers into two, so that those of them who are not equally capable of understanding what is said, some only casually hearing the words, others receiving the announced matter more effectively and more deeply into the soul, might be addressed suitably. …
Western Saints
Bede
He said to them: "Rulers of the people and elders." In Greek, it includes more: "And elders of Israel, listen." Similarly, in the following, where it is said: "In this, he stands before you healthy," in Greek it is: "Before you healthy today, and in no other."
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