Acts 4
1 And while they were talking to the people, the priests and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them,
As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them,
2 Being greatly troubled because they were teaching the people and preaching Jesus as an example of the coming back from the dead.
being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 And they took them and put them in prison till the morning, for it was now evening.
They laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.
4 But a number of those who gave hearing to the word had faith; and they were now about five thousand.
But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
5 And on the day after, the rulers and those in authority and the scribes came together in Jerusalem;
It happened in the morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
6 And Annas, the high priest, was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all the relations of the high priest.
Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.
7 Then sending for Peter and John, they said, By what power and in whose name have you done this?
When they had stood them in the middle of them, they inquired, "By what power, or in what name, have you done this?"
8 Then Peter, being full of the Holy Spirit, said to them, O you rulers of the people and men of authority,
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders,
9 If we are questioned today about a good work done to a man who was ill, as to how he has been made well,
if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,
10 Take note, all of you, and all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you put to death on the cross, whom God gave back from the dead, even through him is this man now before you completely well.
be it known to you all, and to all the children of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole.
11 He is the stone which you builders had no use for, but which has been made the chief stone of the building.
This one is the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.
12 And in no other is there salvation: for there is no other name under heaven, given among men, through which we may have salvation.
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among people by which we must be saved."
13 Now when they saw that Peter and John were without fear, though they were men of no education or learning, they were greatly surprised; and they took note of them that they had been with Jesus.
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they were amazed. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.
14 And, seeing that the man who had been made well was there with them, they were not able to say anything against it.
Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
15 But when they had given them orders to go out of the Sanhedrin, they had a discussion among themselves,
But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
16 Saying, What are we to do with these men? for certainly it is clear to all who are living in Jerusalem that a most important sign has been done by them, and it is not possible to say that it is not so.
saying, "What should we do with these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.
17 But so that it may not go farther among the people, let us put them in fear of punishment if they say anything in future in this name.
But so this does not spread any further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they do not speak to anyone in this name."
18 And they sent for them, and gave them orders not to make statements or give teaching in the name of Jesus.
They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John in answer said to them, It is for you to say if it is right in the eyes of God to give attention to you more than to God:
But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,
20 For it is not possible for us to keep from saying what we have seen and have knowledge of.
for we cannot help telling the things which we saw and heard."
21 And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.
When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
22 For the man on whom this act of power was done was more than forty years old.
For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
23 And when they had been made free, they came back to their friends, and gave an account of all the things which the chief priests and the authorities had said to them.
Being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
24 And hearing it, they all, with one mind, made prayer to God and said, O Lord, maker of heaven and earth and the sea and all things in them:
When they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, "Lord, you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them.
25 Who has said, by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David your servant, Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
You said through the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David your servant: 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in vain?
26 The kings of the earth were lifted up, the rulers came together, against the Lord, and against his Christ:
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.'
27 For, truly, in this town, against your holy servant, Jesus, who was marked out by you as Christ, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, came together,
"For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the non-Jews and the people of Israel, were gathered together
28 To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.
to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.
29 And now, Lord, take note of their cruel words, and give your servants power to be preachers of your word without fear,
Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
30 While your hand is stretched out to do works of mercy; so that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.
while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus."
31 And when their prayer was ended, the place where they were was violently moved, and they all became full of the Holy Spirit, preaching the word of God without fear.
When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
32 And all those who were of the faith were one in heart and soul: and not one of them said that any of the things which he had was his property only; but they had all things in common.
And the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
33 And with great power the Apostles gave witness of the coming back of the Lord Jesus from the dead; and grace was on them all.
With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.
34 And no one among them was in need; for everyone who had land or houses, exchanging them for money, took the price of them,
For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
35 And put it at the feet of the Apostles for distribution to everyone as he had need.
and put them at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
36 And Joseph, who was given by the Apostles the name of Barnabas (the sense of which is, Son of comfort), a Levite and a man of Cyprus by birth,
Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is translated, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus by birth,
37 Having a field, got money for it and put the money at the feet of the Apostles.
having a field, sold it, and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.
