Acts 4:12

Translations

Modern

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Traditional

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Literal

And there is salvation in no other, for there is not another name under heaven having been given among men by which it is necessary for us to be saved.”

Latin

…et non est in alio aliquo salus. Nec enim aliud nomen est sub cælo datum hominibus, in quo oporteat nos salvos fieri.

Original

Greek

English

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Notes

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).

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Persecution Pure Worship The Good News Message The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

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And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelation 7:9–10
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

Glossary

Annas Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Heal, Healing Peter, the Apostle Ruler Salvation

Topics

Adoration Buying your Way into Heaven Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Christ Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Come to Jesus Confessing Christ: Peter and John Courage: Personal Bravery: Peter and Other Disciples Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Defense of Peter Eternal Death: Christ, the Only Way of Escape From God's Name Going to Heaven Government: Constitutes Holy Boldness: Peter and John How to Get Saved Jesus, the Christ: |In his Name|: Salvation Jesus, the Christ: Saviour John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Multiculturalism Name of Jesus Nonbelievers Our Savior Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Postmodernism Praying to Mary Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Religious Zeal: Exemplified Salvation is by Christ Alone Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Atonement: Effected by Christ Alone Who Goes to Heaven Worshiping Mary

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