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Acts 4

Acts 4:1

Peter and John before the Sanhedrin · Acts 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,
Traditional
And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
Literal
And of them speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,
Latin
Loquentibus autem illis ad populum, supervenerunt sacerdotes, et magistratus templi, et sadducæi,

Interlinear

Greek
English
While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

Notes

Acts 4:1

Sadducees: See “The Sadducees” Profile.

Acts 4:1–22

Throughout the Bible, God's people often experienced persecution. God's servants often encountered hostility and opposition (Deuteronomy 30:7; 1 Kings 18:13; Nehemiah 4:1–3; Jeremiah 37–38; Matthew 23:34–37; Luke 11:49–51; 1 Thessalonians 2:14–15). Jesus was also persecuted (Luke 4:29; John 5:16). He warned his disciples to expect similar treatment (Matthew 10:23; 24:9; Mark 13:9; Luke 21:12; John 16:2). However, he promised that the Holy Spirit would provide them with strength (Acts 1:8; Luke 12:11–12; 21:15).

The book of Acts records many examples of persecution (Acts 4:3; 5:17–41; 7:54–8:3; 9:1–2; 11:19; 12:2; 13:50; 14:19; 16:19–24). But it also emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers apostles to testify in such situations (4:8–13; 6:10; 7:55). The courage of Peter and John before the hostile Jewish high council shows how Christians should face persecution with courage and power (4:20).

Events

People

Sadducee: A Jewish sect that denied the resurrection and spirits

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials John, the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Priesthood Sadducees

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Government: Constitutes Jerusalem: Persecution of the Christian Church Commenced At John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Religious Intolerance: The Jewish Leaders in Persecuting the Disciples Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Captains of (I. E. the Temple Security Guard) The Sadducees: Persecuted the Christians