Acts 4:21

Bible in Basic English (1941)

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.

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  • Acts 5:26 : 26 Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.
  • Matt 9:8 : 8 But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.
  • Matt 21:46 : 46 And though they had a desire to take him, they were in fear of the people, because in their eyes he was a prophet.
  • Luke 20:6 : 6 But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
  • Luke 20:19 : 19 And the chief priests and the scribes made attempts to get their hands on him in that very hour; and they were in fear of the people, for they saw that he had made up this story against them.
  • Luke 22:2 : 2 And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
  • John 12:18-19 : 18 And that was the reason the people went out to him, because it had come to their ears that he had done this sign. 19 Then the Pharisees said one to another, You see, you are unable to do anything: the world has gone after him.
  • Acts 3:6-9 : 6 But Peter said, I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up on your feet. 7 And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong, 8 And, jumping up, he got on to his feet and went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and giving praise to God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
  • Acts 4:17 : 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.
  • Matt 26:5 : 5 But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear of trouble among the people.
  • Luke 5:26 : 26 And wonder overcame them all, and they gave glory to God; and they were full of fear, saying, We have seen strange things today.
  • Luke 13:17 : 17 And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.
  • Luke 19:47-48 : 47 And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were attempting to put him to death; 48 But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words.
  • Matt 9:33 : 33 And when the evil spirit had been sent out, the man had the power of talking: and they were all surprised, saying, Such a thing has never been seen in Israel.
  • Matt 15:31 : 31 So that the people were full of wonder when they saw that those who had no voice were talking, the feeble were made strong, those whose bodies were broken had the power of walking, and the blind were able to see: and they gave glory to the God of Israel.
  • Acts 5:40 : 40 And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they let them go.

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    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.

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    39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overcome them, and you are in danger of fighting against God.

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    41 So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.

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    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:

  • Acts 14:3
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  • Acts 4:7-9
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    8 Then Peter, being full of the Holy Spirit, said to them, O you rulers of the people and men of authority,

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    35 But when it was day, the authorities sent the police, saying, Let these men go.

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    24 And they gave glory to God in me.

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    25 And someone came and said to them, The men, whom you put in prison, are in the Temple teaching the people.

    26 Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.

    27 And they took them into the Sanhedrin, and the high priest said to them,

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    9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

    10 And they saw that it was the man who made requests for money at the door of the Temple, and they were full of wonder and surprise at what had taken place.

    11 And while he kept his hands on Peter and John, all the people came running together to the covered way which is named Solomon's, full of wonder.

    12 And when Peter saw it he said to the people, You men of Israel, why are you so greatly surprised at this man? or why are you looking at us as if by our power or virtue we had given him the use of his legs?

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    22 And the people made an attack on them all together: and the authorities took their clothing off them, and gave orders for them to be whipped.

    23 And when they had given them a great number of blows, they put them in prison, giving orders to the keeper of the prison to keep them safely:

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    18 And even with these words, it was hard for them to keep the people from making an offering to them.

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    3 And they took them and put them in prison till the morning, for it was now evening.

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    20 And hearing it, they gave praise to God; and they said to him, You see, brother, what thousands there are among the Jews, who have the faith; and they all have a great respect for the law:

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    43 And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God; and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.

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    12 And all the people were quiet while Barnabas and Paul gave an account of the signs and wonders which God had done among the Gentiles by them.

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    4 But they said nothing. And he made him well and sent him away.

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    8 But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.