Acts 4

1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,

As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them,

2 being sore troubled because they taught the people, and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in ward unto the morrow: for it was now eventide.

They laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.

4 But many of them that heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.

6 and Annas the high priest [was there], and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.

Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, By what power, or in what name, have ye done this?

When they had stood Peter and John in the middle of them, they inquired, “By what power, or in what name, have you done this?”

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel,

9 if we this day are examined concerning a good deed done to an impotent man, by what means this man is made whole;

if we are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,

10 be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, [even] in him doth this man stand here before you whole.

may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, this man stands here before you whole in him.

11 He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.

He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

12 And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

13 Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

16 saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been wrought through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

saying, “What shall we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we can’t deny it.

17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”

18 And they called them, and charged them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

20 for we cannot but speak the things which we saw and heard.

for we can’t help telling the things which we saw and heard.”

21 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.

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.

22 For the man was more than forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was wrought.

For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed was more than forty years old.

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

Being let go, they came to their own company and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.

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

When they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord and said, “O Lord, you are God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them;

25 who by the Holy Ghost, [by] the mouth of our father David thy servant, didst say, Why did the Gentiles rage, And the peoples imagine vain things?

who by the mouth of your servant David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

26 The kings of the earth set themselves in array, And the rulers were gathered together, Against the Lord, and against his Anointed:

The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers plot together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.’

27 for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together,

“For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,

28 to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel foreordained to come to pass.

to do whatever your hand and your counsel foreordained to happen.

29 And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,

Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

30 while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy Servant Jesus.

while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus.”

31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one [of them] said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.

33 And with great power gave the apostles their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

34 For neither was there among them any that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto each, according as any one had need.

and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.

36 And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of exhortation), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race,

Joses, who by the apostles was also called Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race,

37 having a field, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.