Acts 4:21
“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.”
But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
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.
For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
Counter-Arguments
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Cross-References
“But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.”
“Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.”
“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
“And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.”
“And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.”