1 While Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them.
2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people and proclaiming that resurrection from the dead had been proved in the case of Jesus.
3 Since it was already evening, they arrested them and put them in custody until the following day.
4 But despite this, many of those who heard the Message believed and their number increased to about five thousand.
5 The next day, the Jewish leaders, elders and teachers of the Law assembled in Jerusalem.
6 Annas, the High Priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of the high priestly class were there.
7 They brought Peter and John before them and began to question them, "How did you do this? Whose name did you use?"
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke up, "Leaders of the people! Elders!
9 It is a fact that we are being examined today for a good deed done to a cripple. How was he healed?
10 You and all the people of Israel must know that this man stands before you cured through the Name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean. You had him crucified, but God raised him from the dead.
11 Jesus is the stone rejected by you the builders which has become the cornerstone.
12 There is no salvation in anyone else, for there is no other Name given to humankind all over the world by which we may be saved."
13 They were astonished at the boldness of Peter and John, considering that they were uneducated and untrained men. They recognized, also, that they had been with Jesus,
14 but, as the man who had been cured stood beside them, they could make no reply.
15 So they ordered them to leave the council room while they consulted with one another.
16 They asked, "What shall we do with these men? Everyone who lives in Jerusalem knows that a remarkable sign has been given through them, and we cannot deny it.
17 But to stop this from spreading any further among the people, let us warn them never again to speak to anyone in the name of Jesus."
18 So they called them back and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered them, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's eyes for us to obey you rather than God.
20 We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard."
21 Then the council threatened them once more and let them go. They could find no way of punishing them because of the people who glorified God for what had happened,
22 for the man who had been miraculously healed was over forty years old.
23 As soon as Peter and John were set free, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and elders had said to them.
24 When they heard it, they raised their voices as one and called upon God, "Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and earth, of the sea and everything in them,
25 you have put these words in the mouth of David, our father and your servant, through the Holy Spirit: Why did the pagan nations rage and the people conspire in folly?
26 The kings of the earth were aligned and the princes gathered together against the Lord and against his Messiah.
27 For indeed in this very city Herod with Pontius Pilate, and the pagans together with the people of Israel conspired against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.
28 Thus, indeed, they brought about whatever your powerful will had decided from all time would happen.
29 But now, Lord, see their threats against us and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness.
30 Stretch out your hand to heal and to work signs and wonders through the Name of Jesus your holy servant."
31 When they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together shook, and they were all filled with Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly.
32 The whole community of believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but rather they shared all things in common.
33 With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, for all of them were living in an exceptional time of grace.
34 There was no needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses, sold them and brought the proceeds of the sale.
35 And they laid it at the feet of the apostles who distributed it according to each one's need.
36 This is what a certain Joseph did. He was a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas, meaning: "The encouraging one."
37 He sold a field which he owned and handed the money to the apostles.
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Chapter 4 of Acts of the Apostles narrates the arrest of Peter and John after they perform a miracle and preach about Jesus in the temple square. They are taken before the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish cut, and questioned about their authority and teachings. Religious leaders are perplexed with the courage and wisdom of Peter and John and, after threatening them, free them. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
John 14:6: "Jesus answered, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except for me.'" Peter and John were arrested for preaching about Jesus, who claimed to be the way to salvation and eternal life. This verse reinforces the message they were sharing.
Acts of the Apostles 4:12: "There is no salvation in any other, for under heaven there is no other name given to men by which we must be saved." Peter declares this when questioned by the Sanhedrin about the healing they performed in the name of Jesus. He states that Jesus is the only means of salvation.
Acts of the Apostles 4:19-20: "But Peter and John answered, 'Judge yourselves if it is right in the eyes of God to obey you more than Him. For we cannot stop talking about what we have seen and hear.'" . Even in the face of the threat of arrest and persecution, Peter and John refuse to stop preaching about Jesus and the truth they witnessed.
2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has given us no spirit of cowardice, but of power, love and balance." The courage of Peter and John in the face of persecution reflects the strength God gives to his followers. They are not ashamed of the gospel and are not intimidated by religious leaders.
Acts of the Apostles 4:31: "After they prayed, the place in which they were gathered; they all were filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly announced the Word of God." After being released, Peter and John join the other disciples and pray together. This verse shows that prayer and communion with other believers are important to strengthen the faith and courage to face persecution.
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