Acts 4:15

Translations

Modern

So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin and then conferred together.

Traditional

But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

Literal

But having commanded them to go outside the Council, they began to confer with one another,

Latin

Jusserunt autem eos foras extra concilium secedere: et conferebant ad invicem,

Original

Greek

English

So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin and then conferred together.

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 Persecution The Servant-Leader

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
Acts 5:34–42
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.
Acts 26:30–32
Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.

Glossary

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

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Court: Corrupt Government: Constitutes John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Religious Intolerance: The Jewish Leaders in Persecuting the Disciples

Acts 4:15

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