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Acts 4

BSB·37 verses ·New Testament
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1Whileδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Peter and John were speakingΛαλούντωνLalountōn — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαὸνlaon — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → priestsἱερεῖςhiereis — priest; one who offers sacrificesG2409 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → captainστρατηγὸςstratēgos — military commander or civic magistrateG4755 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → temple guardἱεροῦhierou — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SadduceesΣαδδουκαῖοιSaddoukaioi — Jewish sect denying resurrectionG4523 — Full Word Study → cameἐπέστησανepestēsan — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → up to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 2greatly disturbedδιαπονούμενοιdiaponoumenoi — to be deeply grieved or vexedG1278 — Full Word Study → thatδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → were teachingδιδάσκεινdidaskein — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαὸνlaon — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → proclaimingκαταγγέλλεινkatangellein — To proclaim publicly; to announce or declareG2605 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → resurrectionἀνάστασινanastasin — Rising from the dead; bodily resurrectionG386 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the dead. 3They seizedἐπέβαλονepebalon — To lay upon; seize or grasp; throw or cast onG1911 — Full Word Study → Peter andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → John, and becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → eveningἑσπέραhespera — Evening, the time of day after sunsetG2073 — Full Word Study →, they put them inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → custodyτήρησινtērēsin — guard, keeping, custody, imprisonmentG5084 — Full Word Study → untilεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → next dayαὔριονaurion — tomorrow; the next dayG839 — Full Word Study →. 4Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heardἀκουσάντωνakousantōn — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → messageλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → believedἐπίστευσανepisteusan — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the‹ὁ›ho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → numberἀριθμὸςarithmos — Number, numerical quantity, multitudeG706 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → menἀνδρῶνandrōn — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → grew toἐγενήθηegenēthē — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → aboutὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → fiveπέντεpente — The number fiveG4002 — Full Word Study → thousandχιλιάδεςchiliades — a thousand; large indefinite numberG5505 — Full Word Study →. 5Theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → next dayαὔριονaurion — tomorrow; the next dayG839 — Full Word Study → the rulersἄρχονταςarchontas — ruler, chief, magistrate, or one in authorityG758 — Full Word Study →, eldersπρεσβυτέρουςpresbyterous — An elder; one who is older or senior in authorityG4245 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματεῖςgrammateis — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study → assembledσυναχθῆναιsynachthēnai — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλήμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study →, 6along withκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → AnnasἍνναςHannas — God is graciousG452 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → high priestἀρχιερεὺςarchiereus — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study →, CaiaphasΚαϊάφαςKaiaphas — The High PriestG2533 — Full Word Study →, JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →, AlexanderἈλέξανδροςAlexandros — Defender of menG223 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → many othersὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the high priest’sἀρχιερατικοῦarchieratikou — relating to the high priest; high-priestlyG748 — Full Word Study → familyγένουςgenous — family lineage, race, or kindG1085 — Full Word Study →. 7They hadστήσαντεςstēsantes — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “ByἘνEn — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whatποίᾳpoia — What kind of? Which sort of?G4169 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → whatποίῳpoiō — What kind of? Which sort of?G4169 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → did you doἐποιήσατεepoiēsate — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →?” 8ThenΤότεTote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study →, filledπλησθεὶςplēstheis — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → with the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “RulersἌρχοντεςArchontes — ruler, chief, magistrate, or one in authorityG758 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → eldersπρεσβύτεροιpresbyteroi — An elder; one who is older or senior in authorityG4245 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαοῦlaou — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →! 9Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → are being examinedἀνακρινόμεθαanakrinometha — To examine, interrogate, or investigate thoroughlyG350 — Full Word Study → todayσήμερονsēmeron — Today; this present dayG4594 — Full Word Study → aboutἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → a kind serviceεὐεργεσίᾳeuergesia — A good deed or beneficial actionG2108 — Full Word Study → to a man who was lame, to determine howτίνιtini — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → heοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → was healedσέσωσταιsesōstai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →, 10then let this be knownγνωστὸνgnōston — Known, acquainted with, or notableG1110 — Full Word Study → to allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαῷlaō — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → of IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →: It is byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζωραίουNazōraiou — Nazarene, from NazarethG3480 — Full Word Study →, whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → crucifiedἐσταυρώσατεestaurōsate — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → but whom GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → raisedἤγειρενēgeiren — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the dead, that this man standsπαρέστηκενparestēken — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → healedὑγιήςhygiēs — healthy, sound, wholeG5199 — Full Word Study →. 11Thisἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Jesus is ‘theHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → stoneλίθοςlithos — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → buildersοἰκοδόμωνoikodomōn — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → rejectedἐξουθενηθεὶςexouthenētheis — to despise, treat with contempt, reject as worthlessG1848 — Full Word Study →, whichho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has becomeγενόμενοςgenomenos — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → the cornerstone.’ 12Salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → existsἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → no oneοὐδενὶoudeni — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → elseἄλλῳallō — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → there isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → otherἕτερονheteron — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → underὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανὸνouranon — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → givenδεδομένονdedomenon — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whichhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → weἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → be savedσωθῆναιsōthēnai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →.” 13When they sawΘεωροῦντεςTheōrountes — To see, observe, or witness with understandingG2334 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → boldnessπαρρησίανparrēsian — Bold confidence in speech and actionG3954 — Full Word Study → of PeterΠέτρουPetrou — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννουIōannou — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → realizedκαταλαβόμενοιkatalabomenoi — to seize, grasp, or overtakeG2638 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → they wereεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → unschooledἀγράμματοίagrammatoi — Unschooled, illiterate, lacking formal educationG62 — Full Word Study →, ordinaryἰδιῶταιidiōtai — untrained, unlearned, laypersonG2399 — Full Word Study → menἄνθρωποιanthrōpoi — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, they marveledἐθαύμαζονethaumazon — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → andτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → took noteἐπεγίνωσκόνepeginōskon — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → these men had beenἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 14Andτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → seeingβλέποντεςblepontes — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → theτόνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → manἄνθρωπονanthrōpon — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → whoτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had been healedτεθεραπευμένονtetherapeumenon — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → standing there withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, they hadεἶχονeichon — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → nothingοὐδὲνouden — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → to say in responseἀντειπεῖνanteipein — To contradict, dispute, or speak againstG483 — Full Word Study →. 15Soδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → they orderedκελεύσαντεςkeleusantes — to command, order, direct authoritativelyG2753 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to leaveἀπελθεῖνapelthein — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Sanhedrinσυνεδρίουsynedriou — council, governing assembly, or judicial bodyG4892 — Full Word Study → and then conferred togetherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →. 16WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → shall we doποιήσωμενpoiēsōmen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → withτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theseτούτοιςtoutois — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →?” they askedλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. “It is clear to everyoneπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → livingκατοικοῦσινkatoikousin — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study → in Jerusalem thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → a remarkableγνωστὸνgnōston — Known, acquainted with, or notableG1110 — Full Word Study → miracleσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → has occurredγέγονενgegonen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → we cannotδυνάμεθαdynametha — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → deny it. 17Butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → keep this message from spreading any furtherπλεῖονpleion — greater, more, larger in quantity or qualityG4119 — Full Word Study → amongεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαόνlaon — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →, we must warnἀπειλησώμεθαapeilēsōmetha — To threaten or make threats against someoneG546 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → notμηκέτιmēketi — No longer; not anymoreG3371 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toμηδενὶmēdeni — no one, nothing, not anyG3367 — Full Word Study → anyoneἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →.” 18ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they calledκαλέσαντεςkalesantes — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → them in again and commanded them notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → to speakφθέγγεσθαιphthengesthai — To speak or utter wordsG5350 — Full Word Study → or teachδιδάσκεινdidaskein — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → at allκαθόλουkatholou — at all, in any way, altogetherG2527 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 19Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → repliedἀποκριθέντεςapokrithentes — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “Judge for yourselvesκρίνατεkrinate — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → whetherΕἰEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → it isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → rightδίκαιόνdikaion — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → in God’s sightἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → to listenἀκούεινakouein — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → ratherμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → thanē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 20Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → cannotδυνάμεθαdynametha — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → stopμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → speaking aboutλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → whatha — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → we have seenεἴδαμενeidamen — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heardἠκούσαμενēkousamen — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →.” 21After further threatsπροσαπειλησάμενοιprosapeilēsamenoi — to threaten further or additionallyG4324 — Full Word Study → they let them goἀπέλυσανapelysan — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study →. They could not find a wayεὑρίσκοντεςheuriskontes — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → to punishκολάσωνταιkolasōntai — to punish or tormentG2849 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → all the peopleλαόνlaon — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → were glorifyingἐδόξαζονedoxazon — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → whatτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had happenedγεγονότιgegonoti — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →. 22Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → whoὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → was miraculouslyσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → healedἰάσεωςiaseōs — healing, cure, restoration to healthG2392 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → overπλειόνωνpleionōn — greater, more, larger in quantity or qualityG4119 — Full Word Study → fortyτεσσεράκονταtesserakonta — The number fortyG5062 — Full Word Study → years old. 23On their releaseἈπολυθέντεςApolythentes — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study →, Peter and John returned toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → their own peopleἰδίουςidious — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → reportedἀπήγγειλανapēngeilan — To announce, report, or declareG518 — Full Word Study → everything thatὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → eldersπρεσβύτεροιpresbyteroi — An elder; one who is older or senior in authorityG4245 — Full Word Study → had saidεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 24When the believers heard this, they lifted upἦρανēran — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → their voices toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → with one accordὁμοθυμαδὸνhomothymadon — with one accord; united in mind and purposeG3661 — Full Word Study →. “Sovereign LordΔέσποταDespota — Master, Lord, one who has absolute authorityG1203 — Full Word Study →,” they saidεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “Youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → madeποιήσαςpoiēsas — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανὸνouranon — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 25You spokeεἰπώνeipōn — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → through the mouth of Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → servantπαιδόςpaidos — child, servant, young personG3816 — Full Word Study →, ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fatherπατρὸςpatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →: ‘WhyΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → do the nations rageἐφρύαξανephryaxan — to rage; to be furiously angryG5433 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the peoples plotἐμελέτησανemeletēsan — To meditate deeply; to practice or rehearse mentallyG3191 — Full Word Study → in vainκενάkena — empty, void, without content or effectG2756 — Full Word Study →? 26Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → take their standκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → and theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rulersἄρχοντεςarchontes — ruler, chief, magistrate, or one in authorityG758 — Full Word Study → gatherσυνήχθησανsynēchthēsan — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study → togetherἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → Anointed OneΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →.’ 27Inἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → factἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →, thisταύτῃtautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → is the very cityπόλειpolei — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → where HerodἩρῴδηςHērōdēs — Herod the kingG2264 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → PontiusΠόντιοςPontios — Of PontusG4194 — Full Word Study → PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → conspiredΣυνήχθησανSynēchthēsan — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the people of IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → holyἅγιονhagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → servantΠαῖδάPaida — child, servant, young personG3816 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → You anointedἔχρισαςechrisas — to anoint with oilG5548 — Full Word Study →. 28They carried outποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → whatὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → handχείρcheir — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → willβουλὴboulē — counsel, plan, or purposeG1012 — Full Word Study → had decided beforehandπροώρισενproōrisen — to predestine, foreordain, or determine beforehandG4309 — Full Word Study → would happenγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →. 29Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, considerἔπιδεepide — to look upon; to regard with attentionG1896 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → threatsἀπειλὰςapeilas — A threat or threatening word; intimidationG547 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → enableδὸςdos — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → servantsδούλοιςdoulois — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → completeπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → boldnessπαρρησίαςparrēsias — Bold confidence in speech and actionG3954 — Full Word Study →, 30asἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → stretch outἐκτείνεινekteinein — To stretch out; extend or reach forthG1614 — Full Word Study → Your‹σου›sou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → handχεῖράcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → healἴασινiasin — healing, cure, restoration to healthG2392 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → perform signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wondersτέραταterata — miraculous signs or wondersG5059 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματοςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίουhagiou — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → servantΠαιδόςPaidos — child, servant, young personG3816 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →.” 31After theyαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → had prayedδεηθέντωνdeēthentōn — to ask, request, or beseech earnestlyG1189 — Full Word Study →, their meetingσυνηγμένοιsynēgmenoi — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study → placeτόποςtopos — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → was shakenἐσαλεύθηesaleuthē — To shake, agitate, or cause to trembleG4531 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they were all filled withἐπλήσθησανeplēsthēsan — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → HolyἉγίουHagiou — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → spokeἐλάλουνelaloun — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → boldlyπαρρησίαςparrēsias — Bold confidence in speech and actionG3954 — Full Word Study →. 32TheΤοῦTou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → multitudeπλήθουςplēthous — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believersπιστευσάντωνpisteusantōn — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → oneμίαmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → in heart andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → soulψυχὴpsychē — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study →. Noοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → claimed thatἔλεγενelegen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → anyτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → possessionsὑπαρχόντωνhyparchontōn — to be, exist, or be presentG5225 — Full Word Study → wasεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → his ownἴδιονidion — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → they sharedἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → everything they ownedπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →. 33With great powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀπόστολοιapostoloi — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → continued to giveἀπεδίδουνapedidoun — To give back, repay, render, or restoreG591 — Full Word Study → their testimonyμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study → about the«τῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → resurrectionἀναστάσεως»anastaseōs — Rising from the dead; bodily resurrectionG386 — Full Word Study → of the«τοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦ»Iēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. Andτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → abundantμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → graceχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → uponἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →. 34There wereἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noΟὐδὲOude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → needyἐνδεήςendeēs — lacking, destitute, in wantG1729 — Full Word Study → onesτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → those whoὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → ownedκτήτορεςktētores — Owner, possessor, master of propertyG2935 — Full Word Study → landsχωρίωνchōriōn — A piece of land or field; a localized placeG5564 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → housesοἰκιῶνoikiōn — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → would sell their property, bringἔφερονepheron — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → proceedsτιμὰςtimas — honor, respect, or monetary valueG5092 — Full Word Study → fromτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the sales, 35andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lay them atπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → apostles’ἀποστόλωνapostolōn — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → for distributionδιεδίδετοdiedideto — to distribute or divide amongG1239 — Full Word Study → to anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → asκαθότιkathoti — just as, according as, in the manner thatG2530 — Full Word Study → he hadεἶχενeichen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → needχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study →. 36JosephἸωσὴφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study →, a LeviteΛευίτηςLeuitēs — A member of the tribe of LeviG3019 — Full Word Study → from CyprusΚύπριοςKyprios — Island of CyprusG2953 — Full Word Study →, whomho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλωνapostolōn — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → calledἐπικληθεὶςepiklētheis — To call upon, invoke, or appeal toG1941 — Full Word Study → BarnabasΒαρνάβαςBarnabas — Son of encouragementG921 — Full Word Study → (meaningμεθερμηνευόμενονmethermēneuomenon — to translate or interpret meaningG3177 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Encouragementπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study →), 37soldπωλήσαςpōlēsas — to sell; to exchange for moneyG4453 — Full Word Study → a fieldἀγροῦagrou — field, land, agricultural groundG68 — Full Word Study → heαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → ownedὑπάρχοντοςhyparchontos — to be, exist, or be presentG5225 — Full Word Study →, broughtἤνεγκενēnenken — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → moneyχρῆμαchrēma — Money; financial resources or wealthG5536 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → laid it atπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → apostles’ἀποστόλωνapostolōn — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Acts 4
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Acts 4 presents a pivotal moment in the early church's witness: the apostles' arrest, interrogation, and courageous defense of the gospel before the Jewish council. Despite fierce opposition from religious authorities threatened by their proclamation of Jesus' resurrection, Peter and John boldly declare that salvation comes only through Christ's name. The chapter reveals not only the apostles' supernatural boldness empowered by the Holy Spirit, but also the church's deepened unity, generosity, and apostolic power in the face of persecution—demonstrating that opposition cannot silence the gospel or stop God's purposes.

Verses 1–5: Opposition and Multiplication

The priests, temple captain, and Sadducees arrest Peter and John while they are speaking publicly about Jesus' resurrection. The Sadducees were particularly hostile to the resurrection message since they denied such doctrine entirely. Despite this opposition, verse 4 records a remarkable truth: approximately five thousand men believed the word. This doubling of believers (from 3,000 in chapter 2) shows that persecution does not hinder the gospel—it often accelerates it. The authorities' arrest only paused the apostles' public speech temporarily; the word continued spreading even in confinement.

Verses 6–12: Peter's Bold Witness

The council convenes the next day—a formal body including Annas (former high priest), Caiaphas, and other priestly leaders. They demand to know by what power the apostles healed the lame beggar. Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost (verse 8), seizes the opportunity to testify. He names Jesus explicitly: "by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead" (verse 10). This is confrontational truth spoken with respect. Peter then quotes Psalm 118:22, applying the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone to Jesus' resurrection and exaltation. Verse 12 contains the gospel's exclusive claim: "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." There is no salvation synergism here—no supplementary path to God. Jesus alone is Savior.

Verses 13–22: Supernatural Boldness Recognized

The council members are astonished. Peter and John are identified as unlearned and ignorant men—they had no formal rabbinical training—yet they spoke with such authority and wisdom that "they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus" (verse 13). The healed man standing before them made refutation impossible (verse 14). The authorities cannot deny the miracle's reality, so they attempt damage control: they threaten the apostles and command them to cease speaking in Jesus' name (verses 17–18). The man's age (over forty, verse 22) emphasizes the healing's undeniable public nature.

Verses 19–31: Faithfulness Despite Threats

Peter and John refuse compliance. Their response is sublime: "Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye" (verse 19). When human command contradicts God's command, believers must obey God. Released due to public pressure, the apostles report to their prayer meeting. The church responds not with fear but with fervent prayer (verses 24–30), quoting Psalm 2 and asking for boldness to speak God's word with healing signs. God's response is immediate and dramatic: the place shakes, and all are filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness (verse 31).

Verses 32–37: Unity and Generosity

The chapter concludes by depicting the apostolic church's radical fellowship. Believers voluntarily sold possessions to meet communal needs (verses 34–35). Barnabas is introduced as an exemplar of this generous heart. This was not mandatory communism but Spirit-prompted love, demonstrating that gospel power produces transformed relationships and sacrificial community.

Application for Today

When pressured to compromise the gospel's exclusive claims or silence Christian witness, believers must remember Peter's example: speak truth respectfully, but never surrender Christ's uniqueness. Opposition may come, but the Spirit empowers boldness. The early church's unity and generosity challenge modern individualism—authentic faith produces transformed hearts that generously serve one another. Trust that God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human opposition.

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