Acts 4
1 As Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them.
As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them,
2 They were deeply troubled because Peter and John were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 They arrested them and put them in jail until the next morning, since 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 many of the people who had heard the message believed; and the number of the men who believed 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 It came about on the next day that their rulers, elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem.
In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
6 Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and all who were relatives 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 When they had set Peter and John in their midst, they asked them, “By what power, or in what name, have you done this?”
When they had stood Peter and John in the middle of them, they enquired, “By what power, or in what name, have you done this?”
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people, and elders,
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel,
9 if we this day are being questioned concerning a good deed done to a sick man, by what means was this man 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 May this be known to you all and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands here before you healthy.
may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands here before you whole in him.
11 Jesus Christ is the stone which you as builders despised but which has been made the head cornerstone.
He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’
12 There is no salvation in any other person, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given amongst men, by which we must be saved!”
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and realized that they were ordinary, uneducated men, they were surprised, becoming aware that Peter and John 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 marvelled. They recognised that they had been with Jesus.
14 Because they saw the man who was healed standing with them, they had nothing to say against this.
Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
15 But after they had commanded the apostles to leave the council meeting, they talked among themselves.
But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred amongst themselves,
16 They said, “What shall we do to these men? For the fact that a remarkable miracle has been done through them is known to everyone who lives in Jerusalem; we cannot deny it.
saying, “What shall we do to 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 can’t deny it.
17 But in order that it spreads no further among the people, let us warn them not to speak anymore to anyone in this name.”
But so that this spreads no further amongst the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”
18 They called Peter and John in 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 is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than him, you judge.
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 We are not able to stop speaking about the things we have seen and heard.”
for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”
21 After further warning Peter and John, they let them go. They were unable to find any excuse to punish them, because all of the people were praising God for what had been 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 The man who had experienced this miracle of healing was more than forty years old.
For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
23 After they were set free, Peter and John came to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the 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 When they heard it, they raised their voices together to God and said, “Lord, you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them.
When they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord and said, “O Lord, you are God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them;
25 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David, 'Why did the Gentile nations rage, and the peoples imagine useless things?'
who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
26 You said, 'The kings of the earth set themselves together, and the rulers gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.'
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers plot together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.’
27 Indeed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, gathered together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.
“For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,
28 They gathered together to do all that your hand and your plan had decided in advance would happen.
to do whatever your hand and your counsel foreordained to happen.
29 Now, Lord, look upon their warnings and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness.
Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
30 Stretch out your hand to heal, and to give signs and wonders 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 When they finished praying, the place where they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit 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 The great number of those who believed were of one heart and soul. No one said that anything he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common.
The multitude 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 With great power the apostles were proclaiming their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.
34 There was no person among them who lacked anything, for all who owned title to lands or houses sold them and brought the money of the things that were sold
For neither was there amongst 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 it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each one according to their need.
and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
36 Joseph, a Levite, a man from Cyprus whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement),
Joses, who by the apostles was also called Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race,
37 sold a field and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
