And with great power
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 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 Christ's 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.