Parallel Verses

NET Bible

But Peter and John replied, "Whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God, you decide,

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it’s right in the sight of God for us to listen to you rather than to God, you decide;

International Standard Version

But Peter and John answered them, "You must decide whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God,

A Conservative Version

But Peter and John having replied to them, they said, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken to you rather than God, judge ye.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

But Peter and John replied to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you and obey you rather than God, you must judge [for yourselves];

An Understandable Version

But Peter and John replied, "You decide whether it is right before God to listen to you men or to Him;

Anderson New Testament

Bat Peter and John answering them, said: Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge you.

Bible in Basic English

But Peter and John in answer said to them, It is for you to say if it is right in the eyes of God to give attention to you more than to God:

Common New Testament

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;

Daniel Mace New Testament

but Peter and John made answer, do you yourselves judge, whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God.

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

And Peter and John responding said to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than God, judge ye;

Goodspeed New Testament

But Peter and John answered them, "You must decide whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you instead of him,

John Wesley New Testament

But Peter and John answering, said to them, Whether it be righteous in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God, judge ye.

Julia Smith Translation

And Peter and John having answered to them, said, If it is just before God to hear you rather than God, judge ye.

King James 2000

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge you.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But Peter and John answered [and] said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God, you decide!

Modern King James verseion

But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it is right before God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But Peter and John answered unto them and said, "Whether it be right in the sight of God to obey you more than God, judge ye.

Moffatt New Testament

But Peter and John replied, "Decide for yourselves whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God.

Montgomery New Testament

But Peter and John said in reply. "Do you decide whether in the sight of God it is right to obey you rather than God;

New Heart English Bible

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

Noyes New Testament

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.

Sawyer New Testament

But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge;

The Emphasized Bible

But, Peter and John, answering, said unto them - Whether it be right in presence of God, unto you, to be hearkening, rather than unto God, judge!

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But Peter and John, answering them, said, If it be right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, be yourselves the judges.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But Peter and John replied: "Whether it is right, in the sight of God, to listen to you rather than to him--

Webster

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.

Weymouth New Testament

But Peter and John replied, "Judge whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you instead of listening to God.

Williams New Testament

But Peter and John answered them, "You must decide whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you instead of Him,

World English Bible

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

Worrell New Testament

But Peter and John, answering, said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken to you, rather than to God, judge ye;

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Themes

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

Πέτρος 
Petros 
Usage: 160

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

Ἰωάννης 
Ioannes 
John , John , John , John
Usage: 116

ἀποκρίνομαι 
Apokrinomai 
Usage: 231

and said
ἔπω 
Epo 
say, speak, tell, command, bid, , vr say
Usage: 824

πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412


Usage: 0

εἰ 
Ei 
if, whether, that, not tr,
Usage: 218

it be
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

δίκαιος 
Dikaios 
Usage: 57

in the sight of
ἐνώπιον 
Enopion 
before, in the sight of, in the presence of, in sight, in presence, to, not tr
Usage: 78

God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

to hearken
ἀκούω 
Akouo 
Usage: 313

ὑμῶν 
Humon 
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 371

μᾶλλον 
Mallon 
more, rather, the more, better ,
Usage: 66

ἤ 
or, than, either, or else, nor, not tr,
Usage: 199

θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

References

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Easton

Fausets

Context Readings

Peter And John On Trial Before The Sanhedrin

18 And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, "Whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God, you decide, 20 for it is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard."

Cross References

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than people.

Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.

Daniel 3:18

But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we don't serve your gods, and we will not pay homage to the golden statue that you have erected."

1 Kings 12:30

This caused Israel to sin; the people went to Bethel and Dan to worship the calves.

1 Kings 14:16

He will hand Israel over to their enemies because of the sins which Jeroboam committed and which he made Israel commit."

1 Kings 21:11

The men of the city, the leaders and the nobles who lived there, followed the written orders Jezebel had sent them.

1 Kings 22:14

But Micaiah said, "As certainly as the Lord lives, I will say what the Lord tells me to say."

2 Kings 16:15

King Ahaz ordered Uriah the priest, "On the large altar offer the morning burnt sacrifice, the evening grain offering, the royal burnt sacrifices and grain offering, the burnt sacrifice for all the people of Israel, their grain offering, and their libations. Sprinkle all the blood of the burnt sacrifice and other sacrifices on it. The bronze altar will be for my personal use."

2 Chronicles 26:16-20

But once he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He disobeyed the Lord his God. He entered the Lord's temple to offer incense on the incense altar.

Psalm 58:1

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

Daniel 6:10

When Daniel realized that a written decree had been issued, he entered his home, where the windows in his upper room opened toward Jerusalem. Three times daily he was kneeling and offering prayers and thanks to his God just as he had been accustomed to do previously.

Hosea 5:11

Ephraim will be oppressed, crushed under judgment, because he was determined to pursue worthless idols.

Amos 7:16

So now listen to the Lord's message! You say, 'Don't prophesy against Israel! Don't preach against the family of Isaac!'

Micah 6:16

You implement the regulations of Omri, and all the practices of Ahab's dynasty; you follow their policies. Therefore I will make you an appalling sight, the city's inhabitants will be taunted derisively, and nations will mock all of you."

Matthew 22:21

They replied, "Caesar's." He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

John 7:24

Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment."

1 Corinthians 10:15

I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

1 Timothy 2:3

Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

Hebrews 11:23

By faith, when Moses was born, his parents hid him for three months, because they saw the child was beautiful and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

James 2:4

If so, have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil motives?

Revelation 13:3-10

One of the beast's heads appeared to have been killed, but the lethal wound had been healed. And the whole world followed the beast in amazement;

Revelation 14:9-12

A third angel followed the first two, declaring in a loud voice: "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and takes the mark on his forehead or his hand,

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