Thematic Bible
Acts 4:1 (show verse)
While they were speaking to the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them,
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
Jerusalem » Persecution of the Christian church commenced at
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Sadducees » Persecuted the Christians
jewish Sects » Sadducees
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Captains of (i. E. The temple security guard)
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
Jerusalem » Persecution of the Christian church commenced at
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Sadducees » Persecuted the Christians
jewish Sects » Sadducees
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Captains of (i. E. The temple security guard)
Acts 4:2 (show verse)
being vexed because they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Rise through Christ
The Resurrection » Preached by the apostles
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Rise through Christ
The Resurrection » Preached by the apostles
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Acts 4:3 (show verse)
And they laid hands on them, and put them in prison till the next day, for it was already evening.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Evening » Called » Eventide
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of heresy
Prisons » Persons confined in » Said to be in hold
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Evening » Called » Eventide
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of heresy
Prisons » Persons confined in » Said to be in hold
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Acts 4:4 (show verse)
But many of those who heard the word, believed: and the number of the men was about five thousand.
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Number increased after pentecost
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Church » Accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Converts » Instances of » Post-pentecostal
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » About five-thousand people
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By three thousand people on the day of pentecost
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Church » Accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Converts » Instances of » Post-pentecostal
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » About five-thousand people
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By three thousand people on the day of pentecost
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Acts 4:5 (show verse)
And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes,
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Scribes » Modern » Persecuted the early Christians
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Scribes » Modern » Persecuted the early Christians
Acts 4:6 (show verse)
and Annas the chief priest, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the chief priest, met together in Jerusalem.
Alexander » A relative of the high priest, present at the defense of peter and john
Annas » Associate high priest with caiaphas
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Office of, made annual by the romans
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
John » A relative of annas the high priest
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Annas » Associate high priest with caiaphas
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Office of, made annual by the romans
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
John » A relative of annas the high priest
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Acts 4:7 (show verse)
And when they had made them stand in the midst, they asked: By what power, or by what name have you done this?
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Acts 4:8 (show verse)
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Spirit » Filled (men)
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Spirit » Filled (men)
Acts 4:9 (show verse)
if we are this day examined with respect unto the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he has been saved,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Acts 4:10 (show verse)
be it 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 him does this man stand before you in health.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Miracles performed
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Name » In Christ's
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Followed by his exaltation
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Miracles performed
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Name » In Christ's
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Followed by his exaltation
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Acts 4:11 (show verse)
This is the stone that was rejected with contempt by you builders, which has become the head of the corner.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Builder » Figurative
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Conqueror of death » Corner-stone
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Spiritual foundation » Christ as
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Followed by his exaltation
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Builder » Figurative
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Conqueror of death » Corner-stone
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Spiritual foundation » Christ as
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Followed by his exaltation
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Acts 4:12 (show verse)
And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Christ » Salvation through » The only saviour
Christ » Precious » The only saviour
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
eternal Death » Christ, the only way of escape from
Defense » Of peter
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Christ Indispensable » The only saviour
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Salvation
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Only saviour » Absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Only saviour » Jesus the » His is the only saving name
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Salvation » Is by Christ alone
Salvation » The only saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Christ the only » His is the only saving name
Sinners » Salvation » The only saviour
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Christ » Salvation through » The only saviour
Christ » Precious » The only saviour
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
eternal Death » Christ, the only way of escape from
Defense » Of peter
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Christ Indispensable » The only saviour
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Salvation
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Only saviour » Absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Only saviour » Jesus the » His is the only saving name
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Salvation » Is by Christ alone
Salvation » The only saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Christ the only » His is the only saving name
Sinners » Salvation » The only saviour
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Acts 4:13 (show verse)
Now, when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and plain men, they were astonished; and they also recognized them, that they had been with Jesus;
Apostles » Unlearned
Apostles » Were unlearned men
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Fellowship with » Leaves its impress upon the life
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Defense » Of peter
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Apostles » Were unlearned men
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Fellowship with » Leaves its impress upon the life
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Defense » Of peter
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Acts 4:14 (show verse)
and, seeing the man who had been cured standing with them, they had nothing to say in reply.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
men Silenced » Evil men put to silence
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
Witnessing to the truth » Living witnesses
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
men Silenced » Evil men put to silence
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
Witnessing to the truth » Living witnesses
Acts 4:15 (show verse)
But, having commanded them to go aside out of the Sanhedrin, they consulted with one another,
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Acts 4:16 (show verse)
saying: What shall we do with these men? For that an evident sign has been done by them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem, and we can not deny it.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Miracles » The wicked » Often acknowledge
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Miracles » The wicked » Often acknowledge
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Acts 4:17 (show verse)
But that it may spread no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, so that they speak no more to any man in this name.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Acts 4:18 (show verse)
And they called them in, and commanded them to speak no more at all, nor to teach, in the name of Jesus.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Corrupt
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Scribes » Modern » Persecuted the early Christians
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Corrupt
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Scribes » Modern » Persecuted the early Christians
Acts 4:19 (show verse)
Bat Peter and John answering them, said: Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge you.
holy Boldness » Produced by » The fear of God
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Conscience » Faithful » Of peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » Peter and john, in refusing to obey men, rather than God
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
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Obedience to God » Obligations to
Peter » Courage
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Conscience » Faithful » Of peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » Peter and john, in refusing to obey men, rather than God
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Missionary-work by ministers » Obligations to engage in
Obedience to God » Obligations to
Peter » Courage
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Acts 4:20 (show verse)
For we can not but speak the things that we have seen and heard.
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Conscience » Faithful » Of peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Duty » Pressure of » It makes the message imperative
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Missionary-work by ministers » Obligations to engage in
Peter » Courage
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible
Pressure of duty » It makes the message imperative
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Becomes irrepressible
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Conscience » Faithful » Of peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Duty » Pressure of » It makes the message imperative
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Missionary-work by ministers » Obligations to engage in
Peter » Courage
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible
Pressure of duty » It makes the message imperative
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Becomes irrepressible
Acts 4:21 (show verse)
And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing for which they could punish them, because of the people; for they all glorified God on ac count of that which had been done;
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Glorifying God » For his » Wondrous works
Glorifying God » Wondrous works
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief preists, who feared to further persecute the disciples
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Glorifying God » For his » Wondrous works
Glorifying God » Wondrous works
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief preists, who feared to further persecute the disciples
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Acts 4:22 (show verse)
for the man on whom this sign of healing had been performed was more than forty years old.
Acts 4:23 (show verse)
And having been released, they went to their own, and told all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
Acts 4:24 (show verse)
And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice with one consent to God, and said: Lord, thou art God, who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things that are in them; who, by the mouth of David thy servant, didst say,
Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Prayer » United » Social and family
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
Prayer meetings » Social and family
public Prayer » Exemplified
United prayer » Social and family
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Prayer » United » Social and family
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
Prayer meetings » Social and family
public Prayer » Exemplified
United prayer » Social and family
Acts 4:25 (show verse)
Why did the heathen rage, and the people devise vain things?
Acts 4:26 (show verse)
The kings of the land stood up, and the rulers met together against the Lord and against his anointed.
Acts 4:27 (show verse)
For, in truth, against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, did meet together,
Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Christ » Names of » Holy child
Christ, character of » Holy
Gentiles » United with the jews against Christ
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Names » Of Christ » Holy child
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Pontius pilate » Tries jesus and orders his crucifixion
Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Christ » Names of » Holy child
Christ, character of » Holy
Gentiles » United with the jews against Christ
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Names » Of Christ » Holy child
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Pontius pilate » Tries jesus and orders his crucifixion
Acts 4:28 (show verse)
to do whatever thy hand and thy counsel determined to be done.
Acts 4:29 (show verse)
And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings, and grant to thy servants that they may speak thy word with all boldness,
Acts 4:30 (show verse)
by stretching out thy hand to heal, that both signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Acts 4:31 (show verse)
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » Preaching
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
Prayer, answers to » Apostles
Spirit » Filled (men)
holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » Preaching
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
Prayer, answers to » Apostles
Spirit » Filled (men)
Acts 4:32 (show verse)
And the multitude of believers were of one heart and of one soul; and no one said that any part of his possessions was his own; but they had all things in common.
Acts 4:33 (show verse)
And with great power did the apostles bear testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Grace » Described as » Great
Holy spirit » Power of » Enables men to speak with authority
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Apostles
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Grace » Described as » Great
Holy spirit » Power of » Enables men to speak with authority
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Apostles
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
Acts 4:34 (show verse)
Nor, indeed, was there any needy person among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the prices of what had been sold,
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
Land » Bought and sold
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Sacrificial giving » Members of the early church
Self-denial » Exemplified
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
Unselfishness » Instances of » The disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
Land » Bought and sold
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Sacrificial giving » Members of the early church
Self-denial » Exemplified
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
Unselfishness » Instances of » The disciples
Acts 4:35 (show verse)
and laid them down at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one as he had need.
Acts 4:36 (show verse)
And Joses, who, by the apostles, was surnamed Barnabas, (which name, when translated, is, Son of consolation,) a Levite, by birth a Cyprian,
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Cyprus » Barnabas born in
Joses » A levite, surnamed barnabas by the apostles
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Instances of » Barnabas (joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Cyprus » Barnabas born in
Joses » A levite, surnamed barnabas by the apostles
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Instances of » Barnabas (joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles
Acts 4:37 (show verse)
having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Money » Was given » For lands
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Instances of » Barnabas (joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Money » Was given » For lands
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Instances of » Barnabas (joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles