📖 Acts — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Acts 4:1 And as they spake unto the people, Rthe priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
Acts 4:2 Being Rgrieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Acts 4:3 And they Rlaid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
Acts 4:4 Howbeit Rmany of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
Acts 4:5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their Rrulers, and elders, and scribes,
Acts 4:6 And RAnnas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
Acts 4:7 And Rwhen they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
Acts 4:8 Then Peter, Rfilled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
Acts 4:9 If we this day be examined of Rthe good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
Acts 4:10 Be it Rknown unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Acts 4:11 This is Rthe stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Acts 4:12 Neither Ris there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they Rwere unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:14 And Rbeholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
Acts 4:15 But when they had commanded them Rto go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
Acts 4:16 Saying, RWhat shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
Acts 4:17 But Rthat it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
Acts 4:18 RAnd they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
Acts 4:19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, RWhether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
Acts 4:20 For Rwe cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
Acts 4:21 So Rwhen 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.
Acts 4:22 For the man was above Rforty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
Acts 4:23 And being let go, Rthey went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
Acts 4:24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, RLord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
Acts 4:25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, RWhy did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
Acts 4:26 The Rkings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
Acts 4:27 For Rof a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Acts 4:28 For Rto do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, Rbehold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Acts 4:30 RBy stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, Rthe place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Acts 4:32 And Rthe multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Acts 4:33 And Rwith great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 4:34 Neither Rwas there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Acts 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and Rdistribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Acts 4:36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed RBarnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
Acts 4:37 Having land, Rsold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 4:1–22 — The apostles testify despite a command to be silent
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter and John are detained, questioned about the healing, and testify to salvation in Jesus. The healed man prevents denial of the sign; the leaders threaten them, but they insist on speaking what they have seen and heard.
Key Truth: Keep truthful witness anchored in Jesus rather than fear of authority.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And as they ____ unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the …” (Acts 4:1)
Find it in Acts 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Neither is there ____ in any other: for there is none other name under …” (Acts 4:12)
Find it in Acts 4:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For the man was above ____ years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.” (Acts 4:22)
Find it in Acts 4:22 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 4:23–31 — The believers pray for boldness
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The apostles report the threats, and the company prays through Scripture concerning opposition to the Lord and his Christ. They ask for bold speech and God’s work, and are filled with the Holy Ghost.
Key Truth: Bring opposition into prayer rather than letting fear silence faithfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ let go, they went to their own company, and reported …” (Acts 4:23)
Find it in Acts 4:23 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For of a ____ against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both …” (Acts 4:27)
Find it in Acts 4:27 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had ____ , the place was shaken where they were assembled together; …” (Acts 4:31)
Find it in Acts 4:31 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 4:32–37 — Resurrection witness accompanies generous sharing
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The believers share one heart and soul, the apostles bear witness to resurrection, and practical generosity addresses need. Barnabas’s gift is named as one example of this shared provision.
Key Truth: Let shared faith produce concrete care for people in need.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And the multitude of them that believed were of one ____ and of one soul: neither said any of them that …” (Acts 4:32)
Find it in Acts 4:32 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and ____ it at the apostles’ feet.” (Acts 4:37)
Find it in Acts 4:37 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it …” (Acts 4:37)
Find it in Acts 4:37 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 2:1 — The believers recall the nations’ opposition in this psalm when praying.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where can prayer for courage be joined with practical generosity?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Acts 4:1–22 (The apostles testify despite a command to be silent) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Acts 4:23–31 (The believers pray for boldness) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Acts 4:32–37 (Resurrection witness accompanies generous sharing) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What claim does Peter make about the source of salvation?
5. How does the believers' unity affect their possessions?
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