Acts 4:8

Translations

Modern

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!

Traditional

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Literal

Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders,

Latin

Tunc repletus Spiritu Sancto Petrus, dixit ad eos: Principes populi, et seniores, audite:

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Greek

English

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!

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 Good News Message The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Luke 12:11–12
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.
Matthew 10:19–20
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.
Luke 21:14–15
So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.
Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 7:55
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Acts 4:31
After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Luke 23:13
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
Acts 4:5
The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

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

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Confessing Christ: Peter and John Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Defense of Peter Government: Constitutes Holy Boldness: Peter and John Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning 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 Zeal: Exemplified

Acts 4:8

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