Acts 4:2

Translations

Modern

…greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

Traditional

Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Literal

…being distressed because of their teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection out from the dead.

Latin

…dolentes quod docerent populum, et annuntiarent in Jesu resurrectionem ex mortuis:

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Greek

English

…greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

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 The Sadducees Following Jesus The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Acts 17:18
Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 24:14–15
I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.
1 Corinthians 15:12–20
But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
John 11:47–48
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.
Acts 26:8
Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
2 Corinthians 4:13–14
And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,
Acts 24:21
…unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
Acts 3:15
You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact.
Acts 26:23
…that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
1 Corinthians 15:23
But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.
Acts 10:40–43
God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen—

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Government: Constitutes 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 Religious Zeal: Exemplified Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles The Resurrection: Preached by the Apostles The Resurrection: Saints In, Shall: Rise Through Christ

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