“When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.”
King James Version (KJV)
5:31 Him hath God exalted - From the grave to heaven; to give repentance - Whereby Jesus is received as a Prince; and forgiveness of sins - Whereby he is received as a Saviour. Hence some infer, that repentance and faith are as mere gifts as remission of sins. Not so: for man co - operates in the former, but not in the latter. God alone forgives sins.
5:32 And also the Holy Ghost - A much greater witness.
5:34 But a certain Pharisee - And as such believing the resurrection of the dead; a doctor, or teacher of the law - That is, a scribe, and indeed one of the highest rank; had in honour by all the people - Except the Sadducees; rising up in the council - So God can raise defenders of his servants, whensoever and wheresoever he pleases.
Ac 5:33 Cut [to the heart]. Convulsed with rage, not sorrow. Took counsel to slay them. Concerning the expediency of putting them to death.