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Acts 4:21

19 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.

20 For we can not but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

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.

22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto 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

    Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

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  • Luke 22:2

    And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

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  • Matthew 9:8

    But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

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  • Matthew 21:46

    But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

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  • Luke 20:6

    But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

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  • Luke 20:19

    And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

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  • Matthew 9:33

    And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

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  • Acts 5:40

    And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

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