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Acts 4

Acts 4:6

Peter and John before the Sanhedrin · Acts 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
…along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
Traditional
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
Literal
…and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of high-priestly descent.
Latin
…et Annas princeps sacerdotum, et Caiphas, et Joannes, et Alexander, et quotquot erant de genere sacerdotali.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.

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).

Events

People

Alexander: Member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem Annas: High priest during Jesus' ministry and trial Caiaphas: High priest during Jesus' ministry and trial John: A member of the high priest's family

Glossary

Alexander Annas Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caiaphas Courts and Trials John (Person) Peter, the Apostle Priesthood Ruler Sanhedrin

Topics

Alexander: A Relative of the High Priest, Present at the Defense of Peter and John Annas: Associate High Priest with Caiaphas Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Government: Constitutes John: A Relative of Annas the High Priest 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 The High Priest: Office of, Made Annual by the Romans