Acts 4

1 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

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

3 They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.

4 But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

5 The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

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

7 They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”

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

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

10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’

12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name given to men by which we must be saved.”

13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

15 So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin and then conferred together.

16 “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it.

17 But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must strictly warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”

18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

19 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.

20 For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

21 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.

22 For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.

23 On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

24 When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You are God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.

25 You spoke through the mouth of Your servant David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

26 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’

27 In fact, Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.

28 They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

29 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

30 as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

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.

32 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of their possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

33 With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

34 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

35 and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

36 Joses, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

37 sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

1 ¶ And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

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

3 And they laid hands on them, and put [them] in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.

4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

5 ¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

6 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.

7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

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

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

10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, [even] by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

15 ¶ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them [is] manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny [it].

17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

21 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.

22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

23 ¶ And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou [art] God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

32 ¶ And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

35 And laid [them] down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, [and] of the country of Cyprus,

37 Having land, sold [it], and brought the money, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet.

1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came unto them.

2 Who were grieved because they taught the people, and preached in JEsu the resurrection from the dead.

3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in till the morning: for it was now evening.

4 But many of them that heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

5 And it came to pass, when the morning was come, that their rulers and elders and scribes gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem:

6 Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priests,

7 And set them before them, and asked them: By what authority or in what name have ye done this?

8 Peter, full of the Holy Ghost, saith unto them: Ye rulers of the people, and ye elders of Israel,

9 If we be judged this day of this benefit of the sick man, by which he is made whole,

10 Be it known unto you, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom GOD raised from the dead, he standeth before you whole.

11 This is the stone rejected of you builders, which became the corner stone.

12 And there is salvation in no other, neither is there any other name given unto men, whereby we must be saved.

13 And when they saw the joyfulness of Peter and John, they marvelled: for they knew that they were unlearned men and laymen, and that they had been with Jesus.

14 And when they saw the man which was made whole standing with them, they had nothing to say against it.

15 Then they commanded them to go out of the council, and they traded with one another, saying:

16 What shall we do unto these men? For the sign which was done by them is known, and is manifest unto all them that dwell at Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

17 But lest there should be any further breach among the people, let us earnestly rebuke them, that they speak not henceforth of this name to any man.

18 And called them, and commanded them that they should neither hear nor teach in the name of JESUS.

19 And Peter and John answered and said unto them: Judge ye yourselves whether it be right in the sight of God, that we should obey you rather than God.

20 For we cannot refrain from speaking the things which we have seen and heard.

21 But they afflicted them, and let them go, and found not how they afflicted them, because of the people: for they all praised GOD above that which was done.

22 For the man was above forty years old, in whom this sign of health was done.

23 And when they were let go, they came to their own, and told them what the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

24 And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice with one accord unto God, and said: O LORD, thou art the God that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that is therein;

25 Who said by the mouth of David thy servant: Why do the heathen revolt, and the nations take that which is in vain?

26 The kings of the earth are gathered together, and the princes are assembled together against the LORD, and against his Christ:

27 Yea, verily they are gathered together concerning thy holy child JEsum, whom thou hast anointed, Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

28 To do that which thy hand and thy counsel hath before considered, that should come to pass.

29 And now, O LORD, behold their beseeching, and give thy servants to speak thy word with all gladness,

30 And stretch forth thine hand, that health, and signs, and wonders, may be done by the name of thy holy child JEsu.

31 And when they had prayed, the place was moved, when they were gathered together: and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake the word of God with gladness.

32 And the multitude of the faithful were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any man of his goods that they were his, but all things were common unto them.

33 And with great power did the apostles bear witness of the resurrection of the LORD JEsu, and great grace was with them all.

34 Neither was there any of them that lacked: for as many as were of them that had fields, or houses, they sold them, and brought the money of the goods that were sold.

35 And they laid it at the apostles' feet, and gave to every man his due.

36 And Joses, surnamed of the apostles Barnabas (that is, a son of comfort), of the family of a Levite of Cyprus,

37 Who had a field, and sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.