Acts 4:21

Translations

Modern

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

Traditional

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

Literal

And having further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way they might punish them, on account of the people, because all were glorifying God for that having happened.

Latin

At illi comminantes dimiserunt eos, non invenientes quomodo punirent eos propter populum: quia omnes clarificabant id quod factum fuerat in eo quod acciderat.

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English

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

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 Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Servant-Leader

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

Related verses

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Luke 20:6
But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
Matthew 9:8
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Luke 20:19
When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
Luke 22:2
…and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.
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.
Matthew 15:31
The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.
Matthew 26:5
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Acts 4:17
But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”
Luke 5:26
Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
Luke 19:47–48
Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.

Glossary

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

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Glorifying God for His: Wondrous Works Glorifying God: Wondrous Works Government: Constitutes Miracles: Design of Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Public Opinion: Feared by Chief Preists, Who Feared to Further Persecute the Disciples Religious Intolerance: The Jewish Leaders in Persecuting the Disciples

Acts 4:21

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