Acts 4
1 And as they spoke to the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came on them,
As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them,
2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold to the next day: for it was now eventide.
They laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.
4 However, many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was 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 it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
It happened in the morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
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.
Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.
7 And when they had set them in the middle, they asked, By what power, or by what 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, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them, You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders,
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the weak man, by what means he is made whole;
if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,
10 Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him does this man stand here before you whole.
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 This is the stone which was set at nothing of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
This one is the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has 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.
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 the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge 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 beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
Seeing the man who 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,
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 has been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
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 that it spread no further among the people, let us straightly threaten them, that they speak from now on to no man 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 called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach 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 answered and said to them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, judge you.
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 we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
for we cannot help telling the things which we saw 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.
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 was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was showed.
For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders 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 when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, you are God, which have made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
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 by the mouth of your servant David have said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
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 stood up, and the rulers were gathered 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 of a truth against your holy child Jesus, whom you have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered 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 For to do whatever your hand and your counsel determined before to be done.
to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant to your servants, that with all boldness they may speak your word,
Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
30 By stretching forth your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of your holy child 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 they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
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 the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that something of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things 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 gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great 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 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,
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 laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made to every man according as he had need.
and put them at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone 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,
Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is translated, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus by birth,
37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
having a field, sold it, and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.
