Thematic Bible
Acts 4:1 (show verse)
And 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 indignant that they taught the people, and proclaimed in 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 upon them, and put them in prison until the next day; for it was now 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)
Many however of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men became 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 highpriest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the highpriest, were gathered together at 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 set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, did ye do 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 in respect to a good deed done to a cripple, by what means he hath been restored,
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 ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead,by him doth this man stand here before you sound.
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 which was set at nought by you the builders, which is become a cornerstone.
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; for there is not another name under heaven, that hath been 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)
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.
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 that had been cured standing with them, they could say nothing 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 when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
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 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.
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 spread no further among the people, let us strictly forbid them with threats to speak any longer in this name to any one.
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, and commanded them not to speak at all, nor 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)
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.
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
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
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 cannot but speak the things which we saw 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)
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.
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 was above forty years old, on whom this sign of the healing had been wrought.
Acts 4:23 (show verse)
And being released they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
Acts 4:24 (show verse)
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;
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)
who by the mouth of thy servant David said, "Why did the heathen rage, and the peoples meditate vain things?
Acts 4:26 (show verse)
The kings of the earth came up, and the rulers assembled together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed."
Acts 4:27 (show verse)
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,
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 will before determined to be done.
Acts 4:29 (show verse)
And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings, and grant to thy servants that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Acts 4:30 (show verse)
while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders are wrought through the name of thy holy servant Jesus.
Acts 4:31 (show verse)
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.
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 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.
Acts 4:33 (show verse)
And with great power did the apostles give their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon 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)
For there was no one among them that was in want; for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were 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 at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.
Acts 4:36 (show verse)
And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus,
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