Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
They, however, further charging them with threats, let them go, finding nothing as to how they might chastise them, on account of the people; because, all, were glorifying God for that which had come to pass; -
New American Standard Bible
When they had threatened them further, they let them go (finding no basis on which to punish them)
King James Version
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Holman Bible
After threatening them further, they released them. They found no way to punish them, because the people were all giving glory to God over what had been done;
International Standard Version
So they threatened Peter and John even more and then let them go. They couldn't find any way to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened,
A Conservative Version
And they, having further threatened, released them, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people. Since all glorified God for that which happened.
American Standard Version
And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Amplified
When the rulers and Council members had threatened them further, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because [of their fear] of the people, for they were all praising and glorifying and honoring God for what had happened;
An Understandable Version
And when the Council had threatened them some more, they [finally] released them because they could not find any reason to punish them. [Actually] they were worried about how the people felt [about the matter], since everybody was giving honor to God for the miracle that had been performed.
Anderson New Testament
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;
Bible in Basic English
And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.
Common New Testament
And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for all the people were praising God for what had happened.
Daniel Mace New Testament
so when they had further threatned them, they let them go, not finding it practicable to punish them, because of the people, who all glorified God for that which was done.
Darby Translation
But they, having further threatened them, let them go, finding no way how they might punish them, on account of the people, because all glorified God for what had taken place;
Godbey New Testament
And they having threatened them, in addition sent them away, finding nothing to the end that they can punish them, on account of the people, because all continued to glorify God over that which had taken place;
Goodspeed New Testament
But after further threats they let them go, as they could find no way to punish them, on account of the people, who were all giving honor to God for what had happened,
John Wesley New Testament
And having threatened them again, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for they all glorified God for that which was done.
Julia Smith Translation
And they having made additional threats, loosed them, finding nothing how they might chastise them, for sake of the people: for all honoured God for that having been done.
King James 2000
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing for which they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So [after] threatening [them] further, they released them, finding no way to punish them on account of the people, because they were all praising God for what had happened.
Modern King James verseion
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way as to how they might punish them, because of the people. For all glorified God for that which was done.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
So threatened they them and let them go; And found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: For all men lauded God for the miracle which was done.
Moffatt New Testament
Then they threatened them still further and let them go; on account of the people they found themselves unable to find any means of punishing them, for everybody was glorifying God over what had happened
Montgomery New Testament
So when they had further threatened them they let the apostles go, being quite unable to find any way of punishing them because of the people, for everybody was glorifying God over what had happened.
NET Bible
After threatening them further, they released them, for they could not find how to punish them on account of the people, because they were all praising God for what had happened.
New Heart English Bible
When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
Noyes New Testament
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.
Sawyer New Testament
And threatening them still further, they dismissed them, not being able to punish them, on account of the people, because all glorified God for what was done;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then they with many additional threatenings dismissed them, finding no pretext how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for what had been done.
Twentieth Century New Testament
However, after further warnings, the Council set them at liberty, not seeing any safe way of punishing them, because of the people, for they were all praising God for what had occurred;
Webster
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Weymouth New Testament
The Court added further threats and then let them go, being quite unable to find any way of punishing them on account of the people, because all gave God the glory for the thing that had happened.
Williams New Testament
So, after further threatening them, they turned them loose, because they could not find any way to punish them, on account of the people, because they all continued to praise God for what had taken place,
World English Bible
When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
Worrell New Testament
And they, when they had further threatened them, released them, finding no way to punish them, on account of the people; because all were glorifying God for what had taken place;
Worsley New Testament
So they threatened them more severely, and let them go; not finding how to punish them, because of the people: for they all glorified God for that which was done.
Youngs Literal Translation
And they having further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they may punish them, because of the people, because all were glorifying God for that which hath been done,
Themes
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Glorifying God » For his » Wondrous works
Glorifying God » Wondrous works
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
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 4:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Peter And John On Trial Before The Sanhedrin
20 For, we, cannot but be speaking the things which we have seen and heard. 21 They, however, further charging them with threats, let them go, finding nothing as to how they might chastise them, on account of the people; because, all, were glorifying God for that which had come to pass; - 22 For, more than forty years old, was the man, upon whom had taken place, this healing sign.
Cross References
Acts 5:26
Then, the captain with the officers, departing, brought them - not with violence, - for they were afraid of the people, lest they should be stoned;
Matthew 21:46
And, seeking to secure him, they feared the multitudes; since, for a prophet, were they holding him.
Luke 20:6
But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
Luke 20:19
And the Scribes and the High-priests sought to thrust on him their hands, in that very hour; and feared the people; for they perceived that, against them, spake he this parable.
Luke 22:2
And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.
Matthew 9:8
Now the multitudes, seeing, were struck with fear, and glorified the God who had given authority, such as this, unto men.
Matthew 9:33
And, the demon being cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the multitudes marvelled, saying, - Never, was it seen thus, in Israel.
Matthew 15:31
so that the multitude marvelled, seeing the dumb speaking, the lame walking, and the blind seeing, - and they glorified the God of Israel.
Matthew 26:5
They were saying, however: Not during the feast, lest, an uproar, arise among the people.
Luke 5:26
And, astonishment, seized one and all, and they began glorifying God, and were filled with fear, saying - We have seen unaccountable things, to-day!
Luke 13:17
And, as he was saying, these, things, all who had been setting themselves against him were being put to shame; and, all the multitude, were rejoicing over all the glorious things which were being brought to pass by him.
Luke 19:47-48
And he was teaching day by day in the temple; but, the High-priests and the Scribes, also the chiefs of the people, were seeking to destroy him, -
John 12:18-19
On this account, the multitude met him also, because they heard that he had done, this sign.
Acts 3:6-9
But Peter said - Silver and gold, have none, but, what I have, the same, unto thee do give: - In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, Walk!
Acts 4:17
Nevertheless, lest it further spread abroad among the people, let us charge them with threats, to be no more speaking upon this name, to any soul of man.
Acts 5:40
And they were persuaded by him; and, calling unto them the Apostles, they, with beating, charged them not be speaking upon the name of Jesus; and let them go.