Acts 4:6-33 in English

⁶ and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, By what power, or in what name, have ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,

⁹ if we this day are examined concerning a good deed done to an impotent man, by what means this man is made whole;

¹⁰ be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even in him doth this man stand here before you whole.

¹¹ He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.

¹² And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

¹³ Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ And seeing the man that was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been wrought through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it spread no further among the people, let us threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

¹⁸ And they called them, and charged them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

²⁰ for we cannot but speak the things which we saw and heard.

²¹ And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.

²² For the man was more than forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was wrought.

²³ And being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said unto them.

²⁴ And they, when they heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, O Lord, thou that didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is:

²⁵ who by the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father David thy servant, didst say, Why did the Gentiles rage, And the peoples imagine vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth set themselves in array, And the rulers were gathered together, Against the Lord, and against his Anointed:

²⁷ for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together,

²⁸ to do whatsoever thy hand and thy council foreordained to come to pass.

²⁹ And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,

³⁰ while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy Servant Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

³² And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

³³ And with great power gave the apostles their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

⁹ If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

¹⁰ Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

¹¹ This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

¹² Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

¹⁸ And 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 unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

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.

²² For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

²³ And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

²⁴ And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

²⁵ Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

²⁷ For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

²⁸ For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

³⁰ By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

³² And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

³³ And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, By what power, or in what name, have ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,

⁹ if we this day are examined concerning a good deed done to an impotent man, by what means this man is made whole;

¹⁰ be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even in him doth this man stand here before you whole.

¹¹ He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.

¹² And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

¹³ Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ And seeing the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been wrought through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it spread no further among the people, let us threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

¹⁸ And they called them, and charged them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

²⁰ for we cannot but speak the things which we saw and heard.

²¹ And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.

²² For the man was more than forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was wrought.

²³ And being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said unto them.

²⁴ And they, when they heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, O Lord, thou that didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is:

²⁵ who by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David thy servant, didst say, Why did the Gentiles rage, And the peoples imagine vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth set themselves in array, And the rulers were gathered together, Against the Lord, and against his Anointed:

²⁷ for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together,

²⁸ to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel foreordained to come to pass.

²⁹ And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,

³⁰ while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy Servant Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

³² And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

³³ And with great power gave the apostles their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ Annas, the former supreme priest, Caiaphas who was the new supreme priest, two other former supreme priests whose names were John and Alexander, and other men who were related to the supreme priest were there.

⁷ They commanded guards to bring Peter and John into the courtroom MTY and have them stand in front of them. Then one of the leaders questioned the two of them, saying, “Who do you two claim gave you the power to heal this man? And who authorized MTY you to do this DOU?”

⁸ So as the Holy Spirit completely controlled Peter, he said to them, “You fellow Israelites who rule us and all of you other elders, listen!

⁹ Today you are questioning us concerning our doing something good for a man who was crippled, and you asked us how he was healed.

¹⁰ So we(exc) want you and all of our other fellow Israelites to know this: It is because Jesus the Messiah MTY from Nazareth healed this man that he is able to stand here. God considers that it was you who nailed Jesus to a cross, but God caused him to become alive again.

¹¹ In the Psalms this was written about the Messiah: He is like MET the stone that was rejected by the builders {that the builders rejected}. But that stone became the most important stone in the building that they were building. Jesus is that stone, and you are those builders who threw away the stone that was the most important one.

¹² So he alone can save us MTY. God has sent only one person MTY into the world who can save us from the guilt of our sins, and that person is Jesus!”

¹³ The Jewish leaders realized that Peter and John ◄were not afraid of them/spoke boldly►. They also learned that the two men were ordinary people who had not studied in schools. So the leaders were amazed, and they realized that these men had associated with Jesus.

¹⁴ They also saw the man who had been healed standing there with the two of them, so they were not able to say anything to oppose Peter and John.

¹⁵ So the Jewish leaders commanded guards to take Peter, John, and the man outside of the room where those leaders were meeting. After they did so, the leaders talked with each other about Peter and John.

¹⁶ Being frustrated, one after another, they said, “◄There is really nothing that we can do to punish these two men!/How can we (inc) do anything to punish these two men?► RHQ Almost everyone HYP who is living in Jerusalem knows that they have done an amazing miracle, so we cannot tell people that it did not happen!

¹⁷ However, we must not allow other people to hear about this miracle. So we must tell these men that we will punish them if they continue to tell other people about this MTY man who they say gave them the power to do it.”

¹⁸ So the Jewish leaders commanded guards to bring the two apostles into that room again. After they did so, they commanded them both that they should never speak about Jesus, and they should not teach anyone about him MTY again.

¹⁹ But Peter and John replied, “Would God think that it is right for us two to obey you and not to obey him? We(exc) will let you decide which of those you think is proper.

²⁰ But as for us, we cannot obey you. We will not stop telling people about the things that we (exc) have seen Jesus do and what we have heard him teach.”

²¹ Then the Jewish leaders again told Peter and John not to disobey them. But all the people there were praising God about what had happened to the lame man. The leaders knew that only God could have enabled Peter and John to miraculously heal the man, because the man was more than forty years old and he was lame when his mother bore him. They also knew that the people would become angry if they punished the two apostles. So, because they could not decide how to punish Peter and John, they finally let them go.

²³ After Peter and John had been released, they went to the other believers and reported all that the chief priests and other Jewish elders had said to them.

²⁴ When they heard that, they all agreed as they prayed to God, and one of them prayed, “O Lord! You (sg) made the sky, the earth and the oceans, and everything in them.

²⁵ The Holy Spirit caused our ancestor, King David MTY, who served you, to write these words: It is ridiculous RHQ that the non-Jews became angry and the Israelite people planned uselessly to oppose God .

²⁶ The kings of the world prepared to fight God's Ruler, and the other rulers assembled together with them to oppose the Lord God and the one whom he had appointed to be the Messiah.

²⁷ Lord, we know that what you(sg) said long ago was true, because King Herod and the governor, Pontius Pilate, and many other people, both non-Jews and Israelites, assembled together here in this city. They planned to kill Jesus, who devotedly served you and whom you appointed MTY to be the Messiah.

²⁸ Because you (sg) are all-powerful, those people did only what you SYN allowed them to do. It was what you decided long ago would happen.”

²⁹ “So now, Lord, listen to what they are saying about punishing us! Help us who serve you (sg) to very boldly speak messages from you (sg) about Jesus

³⁰ Also, by your power MTY miraculously heal sick people and do other amazing miracles SYN that show people your power! Ask Jesus, who always serves you, to give us the authority MTY to do such miracles!”

³¹ When the believers had finished praying, the place where they were meeting shook. All of them were ◄completely controlled/empowered► by the Holy Spirit {the Holy Spirit ◄completely controlled/empowered► all of them}, with the result that they began to speak boldly the words that God told them to speak.

³² The group of people who had believed in Jesus were completely agreed about what they thought and what they wanted/desired. Not one of them claimed that he alone owned anything. Instead, they shared with one another everything that they had.

³³ The apostles continued to tell others, very powerfully, that God had ◄caused the Lord Jesus to become alive again/raised the Lord Jesus from the dead►. People knew that God was graciously helping all the believers.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

⁷ When they had stood Peter and John in the middle of them, they inquired, “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 of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

¹⁰ 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 He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

¹² There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred 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.

¹⁷ But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ 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 for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council 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 Jesus, whom you anointed,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

³⁰ 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 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 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 gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

⁷ When they had stood Peter and John in the middle of them, they inquired, “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 of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

¹⁰ 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 He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

¹² There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred 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.

¹⁷ But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ 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 for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council 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 Jesus, whom you anointed,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

³⁰ 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 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 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 gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

⁷ 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 of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

¹⁰ 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 He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

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!”

¹³ 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 Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred amongst 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.

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.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ 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 for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council 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 Jesus, whom you anointed,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

³⁰ 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 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 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 gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ And Annas, the high priest, was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all the relations of the high priest.

⁷ Then sending for Peter and John, they said, By what power and in whose name have you done this?

⁸ 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 questioned today about a good work done to a man who was ill, as to how he has been made well,

¹⁰ 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 you builders had no use for, but which has been made the chief stone of the building.

¹² 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 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 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 given them orders to go out of the Sanhedrin, they had a discussion among themselves,

¹⁶ 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 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 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 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 it is not possible for us to keep from saying what we have seen and have knowledge of.

²¹ 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 act of power was done was more than forty years old.

²³ 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 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 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 were lifted up, the rulers came together, against the Lord, and against his Christ:

²⁷ 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 that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.

²⁹ And now, Lord, take note of their cruel words, and give your servants power to be preachers of your word without fear,

³⁰ 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 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 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 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.

⁶ and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the high priestly family;

⁷ and having placed them in the midst they inquired, In what power or in what name have ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders of Israel,

⁹ if we this day are called upon to answer as to the good deed done to the infirm man, how he has been healed,

¹⁰ be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazaraean, whom ye have crucified, whom God has raised from among the dead, by him this man stands here before you sound in body.

¹¹ He is the stone which has been set at nought by you the builders, which is become the corner stone.

¹² And salvation is in none other, for neither is there another name under heaven which is given among men by which we must be saved.

¹³ But seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were unlettered and uninstructed men, they wondered; and they recognised them that they were with Jesus.

¹⁴ And beholding the man who had been healed standing with them, they had nothing to reply;

¹⁵ but having commanded them to go out of the council they conferred with one another,

¹⁶ saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed an evident sign has come to pass through their means is manifest to all that inhabit Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it be not further spread among the people, let us threaten them severely no longer to speak to any man in this name.

¹⁸ And having called them, they charged them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answering said to them, If it be righteous before God to listen to you rather than to God, judge ye;

²⁰ for as for us we cannot refrain from speaking of the things which we have seen and heard.

²¹ But they, having further threatened them, let them go, finding no way how they might punish them, on account of the people, because all glorified God for what had taken place;

²² for the man on whom this sign of healing had taken place was above forty years old.

²³ And having been let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

²⁴ And they, having heard it, lifted up their voice with one accord to God, and said, Lord, thou art the God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them;

²⁵ who hast said by the mouth of thy servant David, Why have the nations raged haughtily and the peoples meditated vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth were there, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against his Christ.

²⁷ For in truth against thy holy servant Jesus, whom thou hadst anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the nations, and peoples of Israel, have been gathered together in this city

²⁸ to do whatever thy hand and thy counsel had determined before should come to pass.

²⁹ And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings, and give to thy bondmen with all boldness to speak thy word,

³⁰ in that thou stretchest out thy hand to heal, and that signs and wonders take place through the name of thy holy servant Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.

³² And the heart and soul of the multitude of those that had believed were one, and not one said that anything of what he possessed was his own, but all things were common to them;

³³ and with great power did the apostles give witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ And Annas the high priest, and Caiphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.

⁷ And setting them in the midst, they asked: By what power, or by what name, have you done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: Ye princes of the people, and ancients, hear:

⁹ If we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he hath been made whole:

¹⁰ Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, even by him this man standeth here before you whole.

¹¹ This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner.

¹² Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved.

¹³ Now seeing the constancy of Peter and of John, understanding that they were illiterate and ignorant men, they wondered; and they knew them that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ Seeing the man also who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But they commanded them to go aside out of the council; and they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ Saying: What shall we do to these men? for indeed a known miracle hath been done by them, to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: it is manifest, and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it may be no farther spread among the people, let us threaten them that they speak no more in this name to any man.

¹⁸ And calling them, they charged them not to speak at all, nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answering, said to them: If it be just in the sight of God, to hear you rather than God, judge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

²¹ But they threatening, sent them away, not finding how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified what had been done, in that which had come to pass.

²² For the man was above forty years old, in whom that miraculous cure had been wrought.

²³ And being let go, they came to their own company, and related all that the chief priests and ancients had said to them.

²⁴ Who having heard it, with one accord lifted up their voice to God, and said: Lord, thou art he that didst make heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are in them.

²⁵ Who, by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David, thy servant, hast said: Why did the Gentiles rage, and the people meditate vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth stood up, and the princes assembled together against the Lord and his Christ.

²⁷ For of a truth there assembled together in this city against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

²⁸ To do what thy hand and thy counsel decreed to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold their threatenings, and grant unto thy servants, that with all confidence they may speak thy word,

³⁰ By stretching forth thy hand to cures, and signs, and wonders to be done by the name of thy holy Son Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was moved wherein they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with confidence.

³² And the multitude of believers had but one heart and one soul: neither did any one say that aught of the things which he possessed, was his own; but all things were common unto them.

³³ And with great power did the apostles give testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord; and great grace was in them all.

⁶ as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of high priestly descent.

⁷ And they brought them forward and began to inquire, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

⁸ Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

⁹ If we today are being judged for a good work to a weak man, by what means he has been made well,

¹⁰ let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by this name this man stands here before you whole.

¹¹ This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you, the builders, which became the chief cornerstone.’

¹² Nor is there salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven which has been given among men by which we must be saved.”

¹³ Now when they observed the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ But seeing the man that had been healed standing with them, they had nothing to say against them.

¹⁵ And they commanded them to go away outside the council, and began to confer among themselves,

¹⁶ saying, “What shall we do to these men? For indeed, that a known sign has come to pass by them is evident to all those who are dwelling in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But lest it be spread further among the people, let us threaten them with a threat, that they speak no longer to any man in this name.”

¹⁸ And summoning them, they commanded them not to speak at all nor to teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answered them and said, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God, you be the judge.

²⁰ For we can do none other but to speak the things which we have seen and heard.”

²¹ So having threatened them further, they released them, finding no way of punishing them, on account of the people, because they all were glorifying God over that which had occurred.

²² For the man was over forty, on whom had come about this sign of healing.

²³ And being released, they came to their own, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

²⁴ So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one mind and said: “Lord, You are God, who made heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them,

²⁵ who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: ‘Why did the nations rage, and the people conspired vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth took their stand, and the rulers were assembled together against the Lord and against His Christ.’

²⁷ “For truly they were assembled against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

²⁸ to do all that Your hand and Your counsel foreordained to come to pass.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,

³⁰ by extending Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may come about through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

³² Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things belonging to him was his own, but they had all things in common.

³³ And with great power the apostles were giving forth their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

⁶ along with Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, John and Alexander, and as many as were of high-priestly descent.

⁷ And having placed them in the middle of the assembly they started questioning: “By what power, or by what name did you do this?”

⁸ Then Peter, full of Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

⁹ If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,

¹⁰ be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Natsorean, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.

¹¹ This is ‘the stone which was despised by you, the builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’

¹² Also, the salvation does not exist in anyone else, because there is no other name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.”

¹³ Now upon observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving that they were uneducated and unskilled men, they marveled; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ Further, seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ So ordering them to go out from the council they began to confer among themselves,

¹⁶ saying: “What can we do to these men? Because, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them to no longer speak to anyone in this name.”

¹⁸ So summoning them they commanded them absolutely not to speak or teach in the name of ‘Jesus’.

¹⁹ But in answer Peter and John said to them: “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves;

²⁰ because we cannot help but speak the things we have seen and heard.”

²¹ So threatening them some more they released them, not finding any way to punish them, because of the people, since they were all glorifying God over what had happened;

²² because the man on whom this miracle of healing had been performed was over forty years old.

²³ So upon being released they went to their own group and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

²⁴ Well upon hearing it, with one mind they called out to God and said: “O Sovereign! You are God, the Maker of sky and earth and ocean, and all that is in them;

²⁵ You who said through the mouth of Your servant David: ‘Why did nations snort and peoples plot vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth took a stand, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against His Messiah.’

²⁷ Well, in fact, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with Gentiles and peoples of Israel, were gathered together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed,

²⁸ to do whatever Your hand and Your counsel foreordained to happen.

²⁹ As for the present, Lord, consider their threats, and grant to Your slaves to speak Your word with all boldness,

³⁰ while You stretch out Your hand to heal and that signs and wonders may occur through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

³¹ Well when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with Holy Spirit and spoke the Word of God with boldness.

³² Now the multitude of those who believed was of one heart and soul; indeed not one was saying that any of his belongings was his own, but they had all things in common.

³³ (Also the Apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power.) Yes, great grace was on them all,

⁶ They included the high priest Annas, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others of the high priest's family.

⁷ They brought Peter and John before them and asked, “By what power or by whose authority have you done this?”

⁸ Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered them. “Rulers of the people, and elders:

⁹ Are we being interrogated regarding a good deed done to a man who couldn't help himself, and how he came to be healed?

¹⁰ If so, all of you should know, and all the people of Israel, that it was in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the one you killed on a cross and whom God raised from the dead—it's because of him that this man stands before you completely healed.

¹¹ ‘He is the stone you builders rejected, but he has been made the chief cornerstone.’

¹² There is no salvation in anyone else; there is no other name under heaven given to humanity that can possibly save us.”

¹³ When they saw Peter and John's confidence, and realized they were uneducated, ordinary men, they were very surprised. They also recognized them as Jesus' companions.

¹⁴ Since they could see the man who had been healed standing right there with them, they had nothing to say in response to what had happened.

¹⁵ So they instructed them to wait outside the council while they discussed the matter among themselves.

¹⁶ “What should we do with these men?” they asked. “We can't deny a significant miracle has happened through them. Everybody living here in Jerusalem knows about it.

¹⁷ But to prevent it spreading among the people any further, we should threaten them never to speak to anybody in this name again.”

¹⁸ So they called them back in and ordered them never to speak or teach in the name of Jesus again.

¹⁹ But Peter and John responded, “Whether it's right in God's eyes to obey you rather than God—you decide.

²⁰ We can't help talking about what we've seen and heard!”

²¹ After making more threats they let them go. They couldn't work out how to punish them because everyone was glorifying God for what had happened.

²² For the man who received this miracle of healing was more than forty years old.

²³ After the disciples had been released, they went to the other believers and told them everything the chief priests and elders had said to them.

²⁴ When they heard what had happened, they prayed to God together: “Lord, you made heaven and earth and sea, and everything that is in them.

²⁵ You spoke by the Holy Spirit through David, our forefather and your servant, saying ‘Why did the people of the other nations become so angry? Why did they plot so foolishly against me?

²⁶ The kings of the earth prepared for war the rulers united together against the Lord and against his Chosen One.’

²⁷ Now this has really happened right here in this city! Both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the foreigners and the people of Israel, united together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed as Messiah.

²⁸ They did whatever you had already decided because you had the power and the will to do it.

²⁹ Now Lord: look at all their threats against us! Help us your servants to speak your word really boldly.

³⁰ As you exercise your power to heal, may signs and miracles be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus!”

³¹ When they had finished praying, the building they were meeting in was shaken. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God boldly.

³² All the believers thought and felt the same way. None of them claimed anything they had as their own, but shared everything with each other.

³³ The apostles gave their testimony regarding the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with tremendous power, and God greatly blessed them all.

⁶ And Annas the chiefe Priest, and Caiaphas, and Iohn, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the hie Priestes.

⁷ And whe they had set them before them, they asked, By what power, or in what Name haue ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter ful of the holy Ghost, said vnto them, Ye rulers of the people, and Elders of Israel,

⁹ For as much as we this day are examined of the good deede done to the impotent man, to wit, by what meanes he is made whole,

¹⁰ Be it knowen vnto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye haue crucified, whome God raised againe from the dead, euen by him doth this man stand here before you, whole.

¹¹ This is the stone cast aside of you builders which is become the head of the corner.

¹² Neither is there saluation in any other: for among men there is giuen none other Name vnder heauen, whereby we must be saued.

¹³ Now when they sawe the boldnes of Peter and Iohn, and vnderstoode that they were vnlearned men and without knowledge, they marueiled, and knew them, that they had bin with Iesus:

¹⁴ And beholding also the man which was healed standing with them, they had nothing to say against it.

¹⁵ Then they commanded them to goe aside out of the Council, and conferred among themselues,

¹⁶ Saying, What shall we doe to these men? for surely a manifest signe is done by them, and it is openly knowen to all them that dwell in Hierusalem: and we cannot denie it.

¹⁷ But that it be noysed no farther among the people, let vs threaten and charge them, that they speake hencefoorth to no man in this Name.

¹⁸ So they called them, and commanded them, that in no wise they should speake or teach in the Name of Iesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and Iohn answered vnto them, and said, Whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather then God, iudge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speake the things which we haue seene and heard.

²¹ So they threatened them, and let them goe, and found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: for all men praised God for that which was done.

²² For the man was aboue fourtie yeeres olde, on whome this miracle of healing was shewed.

²³ Then assoone as they were let goe, they came to their fellowes, and shewed all that the hie Priestes and Elders had said vnto them.

²⁴ And when they heard it, they lift vp their voyces to God with one accord, and said, O Lord, thou art the God which hast made the heaue, and the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them,

²⁵ Which by the mouth of thy seruant Dauid hast saide, Why did the Gentiles rage, and the people imagine vaine things?

²⁶ The Kings of the earth assembled, and the rulers came together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

²⁷ For doutlesse, against thine holy Sonne Iesus, whome thou haddest anoynted, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel gathered themselues together,

²⁸ To doe whatsoeuer thine hand, and thy counsell had determined before to be done.

²⁹ And nowe, O Lord, beholde their threatnings, and graunt vnto thy seruants with all boldnesse to speake thy word,

³⁰ So that thou stretch forth thine hand, that healing, and signes, and wonders may be done by the Name of thine holy Sonne Iesus.

³¹ And when as they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God boldely.

³² And the multitude of them that beleeued, were of one heart, and of one soule: neither any of them said, that any thing of that which he possessed, was his owne, but they had all thinges common.

³³ And with great power gaue the Apostles witnes of the resurrection of the Lord Iesus: and great grace was vpon them all.

⁶ and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

⁹ if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

¹⁰ be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

¹¹ This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

¹² Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

¹⁸ And 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 unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

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.

²² For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

²³ And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

²⁴ And when they heard that, they lift up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

²⁵ who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

²⁷ For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

²⁸ for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

³⁰ by stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

³² And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

³³ And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ and Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high-priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, did ye do this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel!

⁹ If we are this day examined in respect to a good deed done to a cripple, by what means he hath been restored,

¹⁰ be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead,—by him doth this man stand here before you sound.

¹¹ This is the stone which was set at nought by you the builders, which is become a cornerstone.

¹² And there is salvation in no other; for there is not another name under heaven, that hath been given among men, by which we must be saved.

¹³ And when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and common men, they wondered; and they recognized them as having been with Jesus.

¹⁴ And seeing the man that had been cured standing with them, they could say nothing in reply.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a remarkable sign hath been wrought by them is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But that it spread no further among the people, let us strictly forbid them with threats to speak any longer in this name to any one.

¹⁸ And 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 hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speak the things which we saw and heard.

²¹ So, having further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, on account of the people; because all were glorifying God for that which had been done.

²² For the man was above forty years old, on whom this sign of the healing had been wrought.

²³ And being released they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

²⁴ And on hearing it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art he that made heaven and earth and sea, and all things that are in them;

²⁵ who by the mouth of thy servant David said, “Why did the heathen rage, and the peoples meditate vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth came up, and the rulers assembled together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed.”

²⁷ For in truth against thy holy servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, did both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the gentiles, and the peoples of Israel, assemble in this city,

²⁸ to do whatever thy hand and thy will before determined to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings, and grant to thy servants that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

³⁰ while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders are wrought through the name of thy holy servant Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

³² And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart, and of one soul; and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

³³ And with great power did the apostles give their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ There were present Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of High-Priestly rank.

⁷ They had Peter and John brought before them, and questioned them. “By what power,” they asked, “Or in whose name have men like you done this thing?”

⁸ Then, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, “Leaders of the people and elders,

⁹ since we are on our trial today for a kind act done to a helpless man, and are asked in what way the man here before you has been cured,

¹⁰ let me tell you all and all the people of Israel, that it is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead — it is, I say, by his name that this man stands here before you lame no longer.

¹¹ Jesus is ‘the stone which, scorned by you the builders, has yet become the corner stone.’

¹² And salvation is in him alone; for there is no other name in the whole world, given to people, to which we must look for our salvation.”

¹³ When the Council saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and found that they were uneducated men of humble station, they were surprised, and realised that they had been companions of Jesus.

¹⁴ But, when they looked at the man who had been healed, standing there with them, they had nothing to say.

¹⁵ So they ordered them out of court, and then began consulting together.

¹⁶ “What are we to do to these men?” they asked one another. “That a remarkable sign has been given through them is obvious to everyone living in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But, to prevent this thing from spreading further amongst the people, let us warn them not to speak in this name any more to anyone whatever.”

¹⁸ So they called the apostles in, and ordered them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John replied, “Whether it is right, in the sight of God, to listen to you rather than to him —

²⁰ judge for yourselves, for we cannot help speaking of what we have seen and heard.”

²¹ However, after further warnings, the Council set them at liberty, not seeing any safe way of punishing them, because of the people, for they were all praising God for what had occurred;

²² for the man who was the subject of this miraculous cure was more than forty years old.

²³ After they had been set at liberty, the apostles went to their friends and told them what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.

²⁴ All who heard their story, moved by a common impulse, raised their voices to God in prayer: “Sovereign Lord, it is you who has made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them,

²⁵ and who, by the lips of our ancestor, your servant David, who spoke under the influence of the Holy Spirit, have said — ‘Why did the nations rage, and the peoples form vain designs?

²⁶ The kings of the earth set their array, and its rulers gathered together, against the Lord and against his Christ.’

²⁷ There have indeed gathered together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you has consecrated the Christ, not Herod and Pontius Pilate only, but the nations and the people of Israel besides —

²⁸ Yet only to do what you, by your power and of your own will, did long ago destine to be done.

²⁹ Now, therefore, Lord, mark their threats, and enable your servants, with all fearlessness, to tell your message,

³⁰ while you stretch out your hand to heal, and cause signs and wonders to take place through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

³¹ When their prayer was ended, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to tell God's message fearlessly.

³² The whole body of those who had become believers in Christ were of one heart and mind. Not one of them claimed any of his goods as his own, but everything was held for the common use.

³³ The apostles continued with great power to bear their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God's blessing rested on them all abundantly.

⁶ There were present Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of High-Priestly rank.

⁷ They had Peter and John brought before them, and questioned them. “By what power,” they asked, “Or in whose name have men like you done this thing?”

⁸ Then, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, “Leaders of the people and elders,

⁹ since we are on our trial today for a kind act done to a helpless man, and are asked in what way the man here before you has been cured,

¹⁰ let me tell you all and all the people of Israel, that it is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead — it is, I say, by his name that this man stands here before you lame no longer.

¹¹ Jesus is ‘the stone which, scorned by you the builders, has yet become the corner stone.’

¹² And salvation is in him alone; for there is no other name in the whole world, given to people, to which we must look for our salvation.”

¹³ When the Council saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and found that they were uneducated men of humble station, they were surprised, and realized that they had been companions of Jesus.

¹⁴ But, when they looked at the man who had been healed, standing there with them, they had nothing to say.

¹⁵ So they ordered them out of court, and then began consulting together.

¹⁶ “What are we to do to these men?” they asked one another. “That a remarkable sign has been given through them is obvious to everyone living in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

¹⁷ But, to prevent this thing from spreading further among the people, let us warn them not to speak in this name any more to anyone whatever.”

¹⁸ So they called the apostles in, and ordered them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John replied, “Whether it is right, in the sight of God, to listen to you rather than to him —

²⁰ judge for yourselves, for we cannot help speaking of what we have seen and heard.”

²¹ However, after further warnings, the Council set them at liberty, not seeing any safe way of punishing them, because of the people, for they were all praising God for what had occurred;

²² for the man who was the subject of this miraculous cure was more than forty years old.

²³ After they had been set at liberty, the apostles went to their friends and told them what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.

²⁴ All who heard their story, moved by a common impulse, raised their voices to God in prayer: “Sovereign Lord, it is you who has made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them,

²⁵ and who, by the lips of our ancestor, your servant David, who spoke under the influence of the Holy Spirit, have said — ‘Why did the nations rage, and the peoples form vain designs?

²⁶ The kings of the earth set their array, and its rulers gathered together, against the Lord and against his Christ.’

²⁷ There have indeed gathered together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you has consecrated the Christ, not Herod and Pontius Pilate only, but the nations and the people of Israel besides —

²⁸ Yet only to do what you, by your power and of your own will, did long ago destine to be done.

²⁹ Now, therefore, Lord, mark their threats, and enable your servants, with all fearlessness, to tell your message,

³⁰ while you stretch out your hand to heal, and cause signs and wonders to take place through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

³¹ When their prayer was ended, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to tell God's message fearlessly.

³² The whole body of those who had become believers in Christ were of one heart and mind. Not one of them claimed any of his goods as his own, but everything was held for the common use.

³³ The apostles continued with great power to bear their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God's blessing rested on them all abundantly.

⁶ The big boss of all the Jewish ceremonies, called Annas, was there. Some of his family were there, the men called Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and some other men too.

⁷ That boss mob got Peter and John to stand there in the middle of them, and they said, “This man couldn’t walk. He was crippled. What power did you use to make this man better? And who told you to do that?”

⁸ The Holy Spirit was in Peter and told him what to say. He said, “Listen, all you leaders and bosses.

⁹ You are asking us now about the good thing we did for this crippled man. You are asking us about the way we made him better.

¹⁰ We used the power of Jesus Christ to make this man better. We want you, and all our Israel countrymen, to know about Jesus, the man from Nazareth. You nailed him to a cross and killed him, but God made him alive again.

¹¹ You know, a long time ago one of God’s men told a picture story about you boss mob, and about Jesus. He wrote this in God’s book, ‘You boss builders reckoned that a stone was rubbish, so you threw it away. But now that stone is the most important one of all.’

¹² You see, Jesus is the only one that can save people. God didn’t send anyone else to save us. Jesus is the only one in the world that has power to save people.”

¹³ The leaders knew that Peter and John were ordinary men that never went to bible school, but they were not frightened to talk back to those bosses. So those leaders were shocked. Then they remembered that Peter and John were friends of Jesus, and often listened to him.

¹⁴ And those leaders saw the man that used to be crippled. He stood right there next to Peter and John. So those leaders couldn’t say anything bad about Peter and John.

¹⁵ So they told Peter and John to go out of the meeting, and then they talked to each other.

¹⁶ They said, “It’s hard for us to punish those 2 men. Everyone in Jerusalem knows they did that powerful thing, they made that crippled man better. We can’t say that it isn’t true.

¹⁷ But we have to stop people talking about it. So we will tell those 2 men not to talk to anyone about Jesus again, and if they do we will make trouble for those 2 men.”

¹⁸ So those leaders called Peter and John back to the meeting. They told them, “Don’t you talk to any other people about Jesus. Don’t you teach anyone about him.”

¹⁹ But Peter and John said to those leaders, “Do you think that God wants us to listen to you? Or do you think he wants us to listen to him, and do the things he says? What do you reckon? We know he wants us to do whatever he says,

²⁰ and we can’t stop now. We have to talk about the things that we have seen and heard.”

²¹ The leaders couldn’t think of any way to punish Peter and John. They knew that all the people were saying that God made that man better, so God is really great and really good. That man was more than 40 years old. So those bosses again told Peter and John, “Don’t you talk about Jesus any more or we’ll give you big trouble.” Then they let them go free.

²³ Peter and John left that meeting and went back to the other people that believed in Jesus. They told them everything that the big bosses of the Jewish ceremonies and the older leaders said.

²⁴ They listened to Peter and John and then they all prayed to God together. They said to him, “God, you are the boss of everything. You made the sky, and the earth, and the sea, and everything in them.

²⁵ The Holy Spirit talked to your man David, our grand-father of a long time ago, and the Holy Spirit told him to write this in God’s book. David wrote, ‘The people from different countries are really angry and they are talking about doing something stupid, something that will not work.

²⁶ Their bosses and leaders are getting ready to fight. They want to get together to fight against God, and they want to fight against the man God picked to be his special person.’

²⁷ And now that has happened. The message that David wrote has now come true. Those bosses called Herod and Pontius Pilate come from different countries. They, and some of their countrymen, they all met together in this city. And they met with Jewish people too. They tried to work out a way to get rid of Jesus, your special worker that you sent to us. But you, God, are the one with power, and you knew everything they were going to do, and you let them do it.

²⁹ And now, God, you heard the bad things they reckon they will do to us. We are your workers. Please help us to not be frightened, and help us to keep telling everyone about Jesus.

³⁰ Show everyone your great power. Make sick people better. Let us do powerful things with the power of Jesus, your special worker. Then everyone will know that we are telling them the true story.”

³¹ After they finished praying God shook the house that they were meeting in, and the Holy Spirit went into them all and filled them. They started telling everyone God’s message about Jesus, and they weren’t frightened of anyone.

³² All those people that believed in Jesus felt the same way about their things. They shared everything. They never said, “Those things are mine, you can’t have them.” No, they reckoned everything belonged to everyone.

³³ At the same time the close followers of Jesus talked in a powerful way and told everyone, “Our leader Jesus is alive again.” And God was good to his followers and gave them everything they needed.

⁶ as Annas the chefe Prest and Cayphas and Iohn and Alexander and as many as were of the kynred of the hye prestes gadered to geder at Ierusalem

⁷ and set the other before them and axed: by what power or what name have ye done this syrs?

⁸ Then Peter full of the holy goost sayd vnto them: ye rulars of the people and elders of Israel

⁹ yf we this daye are examined of the good dede done to the sycke man by what meanes he is made whoale:

¹⁰ be that knowen vnto you all and to the people of Israel that in the name of Iesus Christ of Nazareth whom ye crucified and whom God raysed agayne from deeth: even by him doth this man stonde here present before you whoale.

¹¹ This is the stone cast a syde of you bylders which is set in the chefe place of the corner.

¹² Nether is ther salvacion in eny other. Nor yet also is ther eny other name geven to men wherin we must be saved.

¹³ When they sawe the boldnes of Peter and Iohn and vnderstode that they were vnlerned men and laye people they marveyled and they knew them that they were with Iesu:

¹⁴ and beholdinge also the man which was healed stondinge with the they coulde not saye agaynst it.

¹⁵ But they commaunded them to go a syde out of the counsell and counceled amonge them selves

¹⁶ sayinge: what shall we do to these men? For a manifest signe is done by the and is openly knowen to all them that dwell in Ierusalem and we cannot denye it.

¹⁷ But that it be noysed no farther amonge the people let us threaten and charge them that they speake hence forth to no man in this name.

¹⁸ And they called them and commaunded them that in no wyse they shuld speake or teache in the name of Iesu.

¹⁹ But Peter and Iohn answered vnto them and sayde: whether it be right in the syght of God to obeye you moare then God iudge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speake that which we have sene and hearde.

²¹ So threatened they them and let them goo and founde no thinge how to punysshe them because of the people. For all me lauded God for the myracle which was done:

²² for the man was above fourty yeare olde on whom this myracle of healinge was shewed.

²³ Assone as they were let goo they came to their felowes and shewed all that the hye prestes and elders had sayde to them.

²⁴ And when they hearde that they lyfte vp their voyces to God with one accorde and sayde: Lorde thou arte God which hast made heaven and erth the see and all that in them is

²⁵ which by the mouth of thy servaunt David hast sayd: Why dyd the hethen rage and the people immagen vayne thinges.

²⁶ The kynges of the erth stode vp and the rulars came to gedder agaynst the Lorde and agaynst his Christ.

²⁷ For of a trueth agaynst thy holy chylde Iesus whom thou hast annoynted bothe Herode and also Poncius Pylate with the Gentils and the people of Israel gaddered them selves to gedder

²⁸ forto do whatsoever thy honde and thy counsell determined before to be done.

²⁹ And now Lorde beholde their threatenynges and graunte vnto thy servauntes with all confidence to speake thy worde.

³⁰ So that thou stretche forth thy honde that healynge and signes and wonders be done by the name of thy holy chylde Iesus.

³¹ And assone as they had prayed the place moved wheare they were assembled to gedder and they were all filled with the holy goost and they spake the worde of God boldely.

³² And the multitude of them that beleved were of one hert and of one soule. Also none of them sayde that eny of the thinges which he possessed was his awne: but had all thinges commen.

³³ And with greate power gave the Apostles witnes of the resurreccion of the Lorde Iesu. And greate grace was with them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and all who 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?”

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people, and elders,

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?

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.

¹¹ Jesus Christ is the stone which you as builders despised but which has been made the head cornerstone.

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.”

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.

¹⁴ Because they saw the man who was healed standing with them, they had nothing to say against this.

¹⁵ But after they had commanded the apostles to leave the council meeting, they talked among 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.

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.”

¹⁸ They called Peter and John in 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.

²⁰ We are not able to stop speaking about the things we have seen 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.

²² The man who had experienced this miracle of healing 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.

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.

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?'

²⁶ You said, 'The kings of the earth set themselves together, and the rulers gathered 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.

²⁸ They gathered together to do all that your hand and your plan had decided in advance would happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look upon their warnings 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.”

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.

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.

³³ With great power the apostles were proclaiming their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

⁷ When they had stood Peter and John in the middle of them, they inquired, “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 of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

¹⁰ 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 He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

¹² There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred 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.

¹⁷ But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ 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 for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council 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 Jesus, whom you anointed,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

³⁰ 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 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 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 gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

⁷ 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 of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

¹⁰ 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 He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

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!”

¹³ 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 Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred amongst 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.

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.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ 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 for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council 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 Jesus, whom you anointed,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

³⁰ 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 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 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 gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were assembled at Jerusalem.

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name have ye done this?

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

⁹ If we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made sound.

¹⁰ Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you sound.

¹¹ This is the stone which was set at naught by you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

¹² Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved.

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

¹⁴ And beholding the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to withdraw from the council, they conferred among themselves,

¹⁶ Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it .

¹⁷ But that it may spread no further among the people, let us strictly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

¹⁸ And 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 hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye.

²⁰ For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

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.

²² For the man was above forty years old on whom this miracle of healing was performed.

²³ And being dismissed, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

²⁴ And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, who hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that is in them;

²⁵ Who, by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

²⁶ The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were assembled against the Lord, and against his Christ.

²⁷ For in truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were assembled,

²⁸ To do whatever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant to thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

³⁰ By stretching forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

³² And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul: neither said any of them that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

³³ And with great power the apostles gave testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, Yochanan, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

⁷ When they had stood Peter and Yochanan in the middle of them, they inquired, “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 of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

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.

¹¹ He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

¹² There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

¹³ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and Yochanan, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Yeshua.

¹⁴ Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred 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.

¹⁷ But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Yeshua.

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,

²⁰ for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council together, against the Lord, and against his Messiah.’

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,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

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.”

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.

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.

³³ With great power, the emissaries gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Yeshua. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, Yochanan, Alexander, and as many as were relatives 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?”

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel,

⁹ if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

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.

¹¹ He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

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!”

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.

¹⁴ Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

¹⁵ But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred amongst 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.

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.”

¹⁸ They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Yeshua.

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,

²⁰ for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

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.

²² For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed 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.

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;

²⁵ who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

²⁶ The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council together, against the Lord, and against his Messiah.’

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,

²⁸ to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

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.”

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.

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.

³³ With great power, the emissaries gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Yeshua. Great grace was on them all.

⁶ and Annas, prince of priests, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and how many ever were of the kind or of the kindred of priests.

⁷ And they set them in the middle, and asked, In what virtue, either in what name, have ye done this thing?

⁸ Then Peter filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them, Ye princes of the people, and ye elder men, hear ye.

⁹ If we today be deemed in the good deed of a sick man, in whom or in which this man is made safe,

¹⁰ be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from death, in this or in him this man standeth whole before you.

¹¹ This is the stone, which was reproved of you building, which is made into the head of the corner;

¹² and health is not in any other. For neither other name under heaven is given to men, in which it behooveth us to be made safe.

¹³ And they saw the steadfastness of Peter and of John, and when it was found that they were men unlettered or without letters, and lay men, they wondered, and they knew them that they were with Jesus.

¹⁴ And they saw the man that was healed, standing with them, and they might nothing gainsay.

¹⁵ But they commanded them to go forth without the council. And they spake together,

¹⁶ and said, What shall we do to these men? for the sign is made known by them to all men, that dwell at Jerusalem; it is open, and we may not deny.

¹⁷ But that it be no more published into the people, menace we to them, that they speak no more in this name to any man.

¹⁸ And they called them, and announced to them, that on no manner they should speak, neither teach, in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answered, and said to them, If it be rightful in the sight of God to hear you rather than God, deem ye.

²⁰ For we must needs speak those things, that we have seen and heard. Forsooth we may not not speak the things that we have seen and heard.

²¹ And they menaced them, and let them go, and found not how they should punish them, for the people; for all men clarified that thing that was done in that that was befallen.

²² For the man was more than forty years old, in whom this sign of healing or of health was made.

²³ And when they were delivered, they came to their fellows, and told to them, how great or how many things the princes of priests and the elder men had said to them.

²⁴ And when they heard, with one heart they raised voice to the Lord, and said, Lord, thou that madest heaven and earth, sea, and all things that be in them,

²⁵ which saidest by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David, thy child, Why heathen men gnashed with teeth together or wrathed, and the peoples thought vain things?

²⁶ Kings of the earth stood nigh, and princes came together into one, against the Lord, and against his Christ.

²⁷ For verily, Herod and Pontius Pilate, with heathen men, and peoples of Israel, came together in this city against thine holy child Jesus, whom thou anointedest,

²⁸ to do the things, that thine hand and thy counsel deemed to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold into the threatenings of them, and grant to thy servants to speak thy word with all trust,

³⁰ in that thing that thou hold forth thine hand, that healings and signs and wonders be made by the name of thine holy Son Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was moved, in which they were gathered; and all were filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake the word of God with trust.

³² And of all the multitude of men believing was one heart and one will; neither any man said anything of those things that he wielded to be his own, but all things were common to them.

³³ And with great virtue, the apostles yielded witnessing of the again-rising of Jesus Christ our Lord, and great grace was in all them or in them all.

⁶ and Annas, (the) prince of priests, (or and Annas, the former High Priest), and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and how many ever were of the kind or of the kindred of priests.

⁷ And they set them in the middle, and asked, In what virtue, either in what name, have ye done this thing? (And they set them in their midst, and asked, By what power, or in what name, have ye done this thing?)

⁸ Then Peter filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them, Ye princes of the people, and ye elder men, hear ye. (Then Peter filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Ye high priests of the people, and ye elders, listen.)

⁹ If we today be deemed in the good deed of a sick man, in whom or in which this man is made safe, (If today we be judged for this good deed for a sick man, by which this man is saved,)

¹⁰ be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from death or whom God raised from (the) dead, in this (man) or in him, this man standeth whole before you.

¹¹ This is the stone, which was reproved of (or rejected by) you (when) building, which is made into the head of the corner;

¹² and health is not in any other. For neither (any) other name under heaven is given to men, in which it behooveth us to be made safe. (and salvation, or deliverance, is not by any other. For no other name under heaven is given to men, by which it behooveth us to be saved.)

¹³ And they saw the steadfastness of Peter and of John, and when it was found that they were men unlettered or without letters, and lay men, they wondered, and they knew them that they were with Jesus.

¹⁴ And they saw the man that was healed, standing with them, and they might nothing gainsay (them), (or and they could not say anything against them).

¹⁵ But they commanded them to go forth without the council (or And they ordered them to go outside the Council chamber). And they spake together,

¹⁶ and said, What shall we do to these men? for the sign (or this miracle) is made known by them to all men, that dwell at Jerusalem; it is open, and we be not able to deny (it), or and we may not deny (it).

¹⁷ But that it be no more published into the people, menace we to them (or let us threaten them), (so) that they speak no more in this name to any man.

¹⁸ And they called them, and announced (or commanded) to them, that on no manner they should speak, neither teach, in the name of Jesus.

¹⁹ But Peter and John answered, and said to them, If it be rightful in the sight of God to hear you rather than God, deem ye (or ye judge).

²⁰ For we must needs speak those things, that we have seen and heard. Forsooth we may not not speak (about) the things that we have seen and heard.

²¹ And they menaced them, and left them, and found not how they should punish them, for the people; for all men clarified (God, for) that thing that was done in that that was befallen. (And they threatened them, and then let them go, for they could not find any way to punish them, because of the people; for all the people glorified God, for what was done in all that befell.)

²² For the man was more than forty years old, in whom this sign of healing or this sign of health was made. (For the man was more than forty years old, in whom this miracle of a cure was done.)

²³ And when they were delivered, or were left, (or were let go), they came to their fellows, and told to them, how great things or how many things the princes of (the) priests and the elder men had said to them. (And when they were delivered, or released, they came back to their fellows, and told them everything that the high priests and the elders had said to them.)

²⁴ And when they heard, with one heart they raised (up their) voice to the Lord, and said, Lord, thou that madest heaven and earth, (the) sea, and all things that be in them,

²⁵ which saidest by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David, thy child, Why heathen men gnashed with (their) teeth together or wrathed, and the peoples thought vain things? (who said by the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father David, thy servant, Why did the Gentiles gnash with their teeth together, or be enraged, and the peoples thought empty and futile things?)

²⁶ (The) Kings of the earth stood nigh, and (the) princes came together into one, against the Lord, and against his Christ (or and against his Messiah).

²⁷ For verily, Herod and Pontius Pilate, with heathen men, and peoples of Israel, came together in this city against thine holy child Jesus, whom thou anointedest, (For truly, Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, came together in this city against thine holy servant Jesus, whom thou anointedest,)

²⁸ to do the things, that thine hand and thy counsel (or thy plan or thy purpose) deemed to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold into the threatenings of them, and grant to thy servants to speak thy word with all trust,

³⁰ in that thing that thou hold forth thine hand, that healings and signs (or miracles) and wonders be made by (or through) the name of thine holy Son Jesus.

³¹ And when they had prayed, the place was moved, in which they were gathered; and all were filled with the Holy Ghost (or and everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit), and spake the word of God with trust.

³² And of the multitude of men believing was (of) one heart and one will; neither any man said (that) anything of those things that he wielded (or he possessed) to be his own, but all things were (held in) common to them.

³³ And with great virtue, the apostles yielded witnessing of the again-rising of Jesus Christ our Lord, and great grace was in all (of) them or and great grace was in them all. (And with great power, the apostles testified about the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord, and everyone was richly blessed.)

⁶ and Annas the chief priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the chief priest,

⁷ and having set them in the midst, they were inquiring, 'In what power, or in what name did ye do this?'

⁸ Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them: 'Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

⁹ if we to-day are examined concerning the good deed to the ailing man, by whom he hath been saved,

¹⁰ be it known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye did crucify, whom God did raise out of the dead, in him hath this one stood by before you whole.

¹¹ 'This is the stone that was set at nought by you — the builders, that became head of a corner;

¹² and there is not salvation in any other, for there is no other name under the heaven that hath been given among men, in which it behoveth us to be saved.'

¹³ And beholding the openness of Peter and John, and having perceived that they are men unlettered and plebeian, they were wondering — they were taking knowledge also of them that with Jesus they had been —

¹⁴ and seeing the man standing with them who hath been healed, they had nothing to say against it,

¹⁵ and having commanded them to go away out of the sanhedrim, they took counsel with one another,

¹⁶ saying, 'What shall we do to these men? because that, indeed, a notable sign hath been done through them, to all those dwelling in Jerusalem is manifest, and we are not able to deny it;

¹⁷ but that it may spread no further toward the people, let us strictly threaten them no more to speak in this name to any man.'

¹⁸ And having called them, they charged them not to speak at all, nor to teach, in the name of Jesus,

¹⁹ and Peter and John answering unto them said, 'Whether it is righteous before God to hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye;

²⁰ for we cannot but speak what we did see and hear.'

²¹ And they having further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they may punish them, because of the people, because all were glorifying God for that which hath been done,

²² for above forty years of age was the man upon whom had been done this sign of the healing.

²³ And being let go, they went unto their own friends, and declared whatever the chief priests and the elders said unto them,

²⁴ and they having heard, with one accord did lift up the voice unto God, and said, 'Lord, thou art God, who didst make the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all that are in them,

²⁵ who, through the mouth of David thy servant, did say, Why did nations rage, and peoples meditate vain things?

²⁶ the kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against His Christ;

²⁷ for gathered together of a truth against Thy holy child Jesus, whom Thou didst anoint, were both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with nations and peoples of Israel,

²⁸ to do whatever Thy hand and Thy counsel did determine before to come to pass.

²⁹ 'And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings, and grant to Thy servants with all freedom to speak Thy word,

³⁰ in the stretching forth of Thy hand, for healing, and signs, and wonders, to come to pass through the name of Thy holy child Jesus.'

³¹ And they having prayed, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with freedom,

³² and of the multitude of those who did believe the heart and the soul was one, and not one was saying that anything of the things he had was his own, but all things were to them in common.

³³ And with great power were the apostles giving the testimony to the rising again of the Lord Jesus, great grace also was on them all,