Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of Acts
Chapter 4  -  Read Chapter
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:13 JFB -> Commentary on 4:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:13 OCA -> Commentary on 4:13 PNT -> Commentary on 4:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:13 TSK -> Commentary on 4:13 TSK -> Entry for 4:13 WEN -> Notes on 4:13 NTB -> Apostles; Caiaphas; Courage; Defense; Government; John; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Apostles, The; Boldness, Holy EBD -> John; Peter; Sanhedrim SBD -> John the apostle SPG -> Devotional using 4:13 4:13 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders understood that Peter and John had no special training or education. But the leaders also saw that Peter and John were not afraid to speak. So the leaders were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:14 JFB -> Commentary on 4:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:14 OCA -> Commentary on 4:14 PNT -> Commentary on 4:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:14 TSK -> Commentary on 4:14 TSK -> Entry for 4:14 WEN -> Notes on 4:14 NTB -> Caiaphas; Government; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:14 - [In Context] They saw the crippled man standing there beside the two apostles. F70 They saw that the man was healed. So they could say nothing against the apostles.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:15 JFB -> Commentary on 4:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:15 OCA -> Commentary on 4:15 PNT -> Commentary on 4:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:15 TSK -> Commentary on 4:15 TSK -> Entry for 4:15 WEN -> Notes on 4:15 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:15 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders told them to leave the meeting. Then the leaders talked to each other about what they should do.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:16 JFB -> Commentary on 4:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:16 OCA -> Commentary on 4:16 PNT -> Commentary on 4:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:16 SRN -> Study Notes on 4:16 TSK -> Commentary on 4:16 TSK -> Entry for 4:16 WEN -> Notes on 4:16 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest TTT -> Miracles EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:16 - [In Context] They said, "What shall we do with these men (the apostles)? Every person in Jerusalem knows that they have done a great miracle. F71 This is clear. We cannot say it is not true.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:17 JFB -> Commentary on 4:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:17 OCA -> Commentary on 4:17 PNT -> Commentary on 4:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:17 TSK -> Commentary on 4:17 TSK -> Entry for 4:17 WEN -> Notes on 4:17 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:17 - [In Context] But we must make them afraid to talk to people about this man (Jesus). Then this problem will not spread among the people."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:18 JFB -> Commentary on 4:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:18 OCA -> Commentary on 4:18 PNT -> Commentary on 4:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:18 TSK -> Commentary on 4:18 TSK -> Entry for 4:18 WEN -> Notes on 4:18 NTB -> Caiaphas; Court; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Testimony; Zeal, Religious EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:18 - [In Context] So the Jewish leaders called Peter and John in again. They told the apostles F72 not to say anything or to teach anything in the name of Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:19 JFB -> Commentary on 4:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:19 OCA -> Commentary on 4:19 PNT -> Commentary on 4:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:19 TSK -> Commentary on 4:19 TSK -> Entry for 4:19 WEN -> Notes on 4:19 NTB -> Caiaphas; Conscience; Courage; Court; Duty; Government; Intolerance, Religious; John; Minister, Christian; Obedience; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Testimony; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Boldness, Holy; Missionary Work by Ministers; Obedience to God EBD -> Peter; Sanhedrim TV -> Devotional using 4:19 TV -> Devotional using 4:19 TV -> Devotional using 4:19 4:19 - [In Context] But Peter and John answered them, "What do you think is right? What would God want? Should we obey you or God?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:20 JFB -> Commentary on 4:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:20 OCA -> Commentary on 4:20 PNT -> Commentary on 4:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:20 TSK -> Commentary on 4:20 TSK -> Entry for 4:20 WEN -> Notes on 4:20 NTB -> Caiaphas; Conscience; Courage; Court; Duty; Government; Intolerance, Religious; Minister, Christian; Persecution; Peter; Priest; Testimony; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Missionary Work by Ministers; Obedience to God EBD -> Peter; Sanhedrim TV -> Devotional using 4:20 TV -> Devotional using 4:20 TV -> Devotional using 4:20 4:20 - [In Context] We cannot be quiet. We must tell people about the things we saw and heard."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 4:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 4:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 4:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 4:21 JFB -> Commentary on 4:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 4:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 4:21 OCA -> Commentary on 4:21 PNT -> Commentary on 4:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 4:21 TSK -> Commentary on 4:21 TSK -> Entry for 4:21 WEN -> Notes on 4:21 NTB -> Caiaphas; Glorifying God; Government; Intolerance, Religious; Miracles; Opinion, Public; Peter; Priest TTT -> Glorifying God EBD -> Sanhedrim 4:21 - [In Context]
FOOTNOTES: F70: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F71: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F72: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; OCA - Original Commentary on Acts; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.