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Themes in Acts 4

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Themes in Acts 4

Acts 4:1 (show verse)

And as they were speaking to the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple,

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)

Acts 4:2 (show verse)

and the Saducees came upon them, Being grieved that they had healed the lame man, and preached thro' 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

Acts 4:3 (show verse)

And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold till 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

Acts 4:4 (show verse)

But many of them who had 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

Acts 4:5 (show verse)

And on the morrow were gathered together at Jerusalem their rulers,

Acts 4:6 (show verse)

and elders, and scribes, And Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high-priest.

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

Acts 4:7 (show verse)

And having set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye 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

Acts 4:8 (show verse)

Then Peter filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them, Ye 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)

Acts 4:9 (show verse)

If we are examined this day, of the benefit done to the impotent man,

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

by what means he is healed, Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand before you whole.

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

Acts 4:11 (show verse)

This is the stone which was set at nought by you builders, which is 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

Acts 4:12 (show verse)

And there is salvation in no other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby 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

Acts 4:13 (show verse)

And seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and understanding that they were illiterate and uneducated men, they marvelled, and took knowledge of 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

Acts 4:14 (show verse)

And beholding the man who had been healed, standing with them, they had nothing to say against it.

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

Acts 4:15 (show verse)

But having ordered them to go 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

Acts 4:16 (show verse)

saying, What shall we do to these men? For that indeed a signal miracle hath been wrought by them, is manifest to all that dwell at 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

Acts 4:17 (show verse)

Yet that it spread no farther among the people, let us severely threaten them, that they speak no more to any man in this name.

Acts 4:18 (show verse)

And having called them, they charged 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

Acts 4:19 (show verse)

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.

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

Acts 4:20 (show verse)

For we cannot but speak the things, which 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

Acts 4:21 (show verse)

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.

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

Acts 4:22 (show verse)

For the man on whom this miracle of healing had been wrought, was above forty years old.

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense

Acts 4:23 (show verse)

And being let go, they went to their own company, and related all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense

Acts 4:24 (show verse)

And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art the God who madest heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

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

Acts 4:25 (show verse)

Who saidst by the mouth of thy servant David, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
David » King of israel » David as prophet
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Vanity » The wicked » Imagine
Vanity » Evil people » Imagine

Acts 4:26 (show verse)

The kings of the earth set themselves in array, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against his Christ.

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ

Acts 4:27 (show verse)

For of a truth, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed,

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

Acts 4:28 (show verse)

To do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel before determined to be done.

The Counsels and purposes of God » The sufferings and death of Christ were according to

Acts 4:29 (show verse)

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings, and give thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,

holy Boldness » Pray for
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
Prayer, answers to » Apostles

Acts 4:30 (show verse)

While thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done thro' the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy child jesus
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Miracles » Were performed » In the name of Christ
Miracles » Performed » In the name of Christ
Prayer, answers to » Apostles

Acts 4:31 (show verse)

And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake 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)

Acts 4:32 (show verse)

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul: and not so much as one said that ought of the things which he had, was his own, but they had all things common.

Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Simplicity » Exemplified
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Examples of

Acts 4:33 (show verse)

And the apostles gave forth their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, 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

Acts 4:34 (show verse)

For neither was there any one among them that lacked: for whosoever were possessors of houses or lands 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

Acts 4:35 (show verse)

And laid them down at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to every one, according as any had need.

Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Unselfishness » Instances of » The disciples

Acts 4:36 (show verse)

And Joses, by the apostles surnamed Barnabas, which is, being interpreted, a son of consolation,

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

Acts 4:37 (show verse)

a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, Having an estate, 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