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Acts 4:21

19 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.

20 For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

22 For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.

23 On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

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BSB
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
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;
BLB
And having further threatened [them], they let them go, finding no way they might punish them, on account of the people, because all were glorifying God for that having happened.
ÅB
De truet dem da enn mere, og så lot de dem gå, da de for folkets skyld ikke fant noen råd til å straffe dem; for alle priste Gud for det som var skjedd;
OTB
Etter ytterligere trusler løslot de dem, da de ikke fant noen måte å straffe dem på, fordi hele folket priste Gud for det som hadde skjedd.
B1930
De truet dem da enn mere, og så lot de dem gå, da de for folkets skyld ikke fant nogen råd til å straffe dem; for alle priste Gud for det som var skjedd;

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Cross references

  • Acts 5:26

    At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.

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  • Luke 22:2

    and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.

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  • Matthew 9:8

    When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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  • Matthew 21:46

    Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.

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  • Luke 20:6

    But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

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  • Luke 20:19

    When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.

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  • Matthew 9:33

    And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

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  • Acts 5:40

    At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

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