Acts 4:18

Translations

Modern

Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

Traditional

And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Literal

And having summoned them, they commanded them not to speak, nor to teach at all, in the name of Jesus.

Latin

Et vocantes eos, denuntiaverunt ne omnino loquerentur neque docerent in nomine Jesu.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

Notes

Acts 4:16–18

They acknowledged the miracle but still tried to prevent the message. Jesus had experienced similar resistance (Matthew 19:8; Mark 10:5; see also Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4).

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 Following Jesus Persecution The Servant-Leader

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Acts 5:40
At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.
Luke 24:46–48
And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
Acts 5:20
“Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.”
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Civil Disobedience Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Court: Corrupt Government: Constitutes John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Persecution of the Apostles Persecution of the Righteous 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 Religious Zeal: Exemplified Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

Acts 4:18

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