Acts 4:9

Translations

Modern

If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,

Traditional

If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

Literal

…if we are being examined this day as to a good work to the ailing man, how he has been healed,

Latin

…si nos hodie dijudicamur in benefacto hominis infirmi, in quo iste salvus factus est,

Interlinear

Greek

English

If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,

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

Acts 3:7
Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.
1 Peter 3:15–17
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
John 10:32
But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
John 7:23
If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?
1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Glossary

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

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Confessing Christ: Peter and John Courage: Personal Bravery: Peter and Other Disciples Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Defense of Peter Government: Constitutes Holy Boldness: Peter and John 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 4:9

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