Acts 4
1 As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them,
And while they were talking to the people, the priests and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them,
2 being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Yeshua the resurrection from the dead.
Being greatly troubled because they were teaching the people and preaching Jesus as an example of the coming back from the dead.
3 They laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.
And they took them and put them in prison till the morning, for it was now evening.
4 But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
But a number of those who gave hearing to the word had faith; and they were now about five thousand.
5 In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
And on the day after, the rulers and those in authority and the scribes came together in Jerusalem;
6 Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, Yochanan, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.
And Annas, the high priest, was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all the relations of the high priest.
7 When they had stood Peter and Yochanan in the middle of them, they enquired, “By what power, or in what name, have you done this?”
Then sending for Peter and John, they said, By what power and in whose name have you done this?
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel,
Then Peter, being full of the Holy Spirit, said to them, O you rulers of the people and men of authority,
9 if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,
If we are questioned today about a good work done to a man who was ill, as to how he has been made well,
10 may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Yeshua the Messiah of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands here before you whole in him.
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.
11 He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’
He is the stone which you builders had no use for, but which has been made the chief stone of the building.
12 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!”
And in no other is there salvation: for there is no other name under heaven, given among men, through which we may have salvation.
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and Yochanan, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled. They recognised that they had been with Yeshua.
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.
14 Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
And, seeing that the man who had been made well was there with them, they were not able to say anything against it.
15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred amongst themselves,
But when they had given them orders to go out of the Sanhedrin, they had a discussion among themselves,
16 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.
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.
17 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.”
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.
18 They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Yeshua.
And they sent for them, and gave them orders not to make statements or give teaching in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and Yochanan answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,
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:
20 for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”
For it is not possible for us to keep from saying what we have seen and have knowledge of.
21 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.
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.
22 For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
For the man on whom this act of power was done was more than forty years old.
23 Being let go, they came to their own company and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
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.
24 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;
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:
25 who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
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?
26 The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers plot together, against the Lord, and against his Messiah.’
The kings of the earth were lifted up, the rulers came together, against the Lord, and against his Christ:
27 “For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Yeshua, whom you anointed,
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,
28 to do whatever your hand and your counsel foreordained to happen.
To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.
29 Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
And now, Lord, take note of their cruel words, and give your servants power to be preachers of your word without fear,
30 while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Yeshua.”
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.
31 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.
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.
32 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.
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.
33 With great power, the emissaries gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Yeshua. Great grace was on them all.
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.
34 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,
And no one among them was in need; for everyone who had land or houses, exchanging them for money, took the price of them,
35 and laid them at the emissaries’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
And put it at the feet of the Apostles for distribution to everyone as he had need.
36 Yosi, who by the emissaries was also called Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race,
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,
37 having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the emissaries’ feet.
Having a field, got money for it and put the money at the feet of the Apostles.
