Acts 4

1 When are speaking now they to the people came upon them the (priests *NK(O)*) and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees,

Now as they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came at them,

2 being distressed because of teaching of theirs to the people and [their] proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection (that *NK(o)*) out from [the] dead;

being upset because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

3 and they laid on them the hands and put [them] in custody until the next day; it was for evening already.

And they laid hands on them and put them in custody until the next day, because it was already evening.

4 Many however of those having heard the word believed; and became the number of the men (about *N(k)O*) thousand five.

(However, many of those who heard the message believed; the number of the men came to be about five thousand.)

5 It came to pass then on the next day assembling their rulers and (*no*) elders and (*no*) scribes

So the next day an assembly of their rulers, both elders and scribes, occurred in Jerusalem,

6 (in *N(k)O*) Jerusalem and (Annas the high priest *N(k)O*) and (Caiaphas *N(k)O*) and (John *N(k)O*) and (Alexander *N(k)O*) and as many as were of descent high-priestly,

along with Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, John and Alexander, and as many as were of high-priestly descent.

7 And having placed them in the midst they were inquiring; In what power or in what name did this you yourselves?

And having placed them in the middle [of the assembly] they started questioning: “By what power, or by what name did you do this?”

8 Then Peter having been filled with [the] Spirit Holy said to them; Rulers of the people and elders (of Israel *K*)

Then Peter, full of Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

9 if we ourselves this day are being examined as to a good work [to the] man ailing, by what [means] he has been healed,

If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,

10 known it should be to all you and to all the people of Israel that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom you yourselves crucified, whom God raised out from [the] dead, in Him this [man] has stood before you sound.

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

11 This is the stone which having been rejected by you the (builders, *N(k)O*) which has become into head of [the] corner.’

This is ‘the stone which was despised by you, the builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’

12 And not there is in other no [one] the salvation; (not *N(k)O*) for name is there another under heaven which given among men by which it behooves to be saved us.

Also, the salvation does not exist in anyone else, because there is no other name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.”

13 Seeing now the of Peter boldness and of John and having grasped that men unschooled they are and ordinary, they were astonished, They were recognizing then them that with Jesus they were being,

Now upon observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving that they were uneducated and unskilled men, they marveled; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

14 (And *N(k)O*) the man beholding with them already standing who healed, no [thing] they had to contradict.

Further, seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

15 Having commanded however them outside the Council to go, (they were confering *N(k)O*) with one another

So ordering them to go out from the council they began to confer among themselves,

16 saying; What (shall we do *N(k)O*) to the men these? for truly for a noteworthy sign has come to pass through them to all those inhabiting Jerusalem [is] evident, and not we are able (to deny [it]; *N(k)O*)

saying: “What can we do to these men? Because, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

17 But that not on further it may spread among the people, (threats *K*) (let us warn *NK(o)*) them no longer to speak in name this to no man.

But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them to no longer speak to anyone in this name.”

18 And having called them they commanded (them *k*) at not to speak nor to teach in the name of Jesus.

So summoning them they commanded them absolutely not to speak or teach in the name of ‘Jesus’.

19 But Peter and John answering said to them; Whether right it is before God to you to listen rather than God, you should judge.

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

20 not we are able for we ourselves what we have seen and we heard not to speak.

because we cannot help but speak the things we have seen and heard.”

21 And having further threatened [them] they let go them nothing finding the how (they may punish *NK(o)*) them, on account of the people, because all were glorifying God for that having happened.

So threatening them some more they released them, not finding any way to punish them, because of the people, since they were all glorifying God over what had happened;

22 of years for he was more than forty-the man on whom had taken place sign this of healing.

because the man on whom this miracle of healing had been performed was over forty years old.

23 Having been let go now they came to [their] own and reported as much as to them the chief priests and the elders had said.

So upon being released they went to their own group and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

24 And having heard with one accord they lifted up [their] voice to God and said; Sovereign Lord, You yourself (God *K*) who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that [is] in them,

Well upon hearing it, with one mind they called out to God and said: “O Sovereign! You are God, the Maker of sky and earth and ocean, and all that is in them;

25 who (of the father of us *NO*) through ([the] Spirit Holy *NO*) through [the] mouth of David (the *k*) servant of You having spoken: so why so why did rage [the] Gentiles and peoples did devise vain things?

You who said through the mouth of Your servant David: ‘Why did nations snort and peoples plot vain things?

26 Took [their] stand the kings of the earth and the rulers were gathered together themselves against the Lord and against the Christ of Him.’

The kings of the earth took a stand, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against His Messiah.’

27 Were gathered together for in truth (in the city this *NO*) against the holy servant of You Jesus whom You anointed, Herod both and Pontius Pilate with [the] Gentiles and peoples of Israel

Well, in fact, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with Gentiles and peoples of Israel, were gathered together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed,

28 to do as much as the hand of You and the purpose of You determined beforehand to happen.

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

29 And now, Lord, do look upon the threats of them and do grant to the servants of You with boldness all to speak the word of You

As for the present, Lord, consider their threats, and grant to Your slaves to speak Your word with all boldness,

30 in that the hand of You stretching out You for healing and signs and wonders to take place through the name of the holy servant of You Jesus.

while You stretch out Your hand to heal and that signs and wonders may occur through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

31 And when were praying they was shaken the place in which they were assembled, and they were filled all (with the *no*) Holy Spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness.

Well when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with Holy Spirit and spoke the Word of God with boldness.

32 And the multitude who having believed were [in] (*k*) heart and (*k*) soul one; and not one anything of the possessions (to him *N(k)O*) was claiming [his] own to be, but were to them (all things *NK(o)*) in common.

Now the multitude of those who believed was of one heart and soul; indeed not one was saying that any of his belongings was his own, but they had all things in common.

33 And [with] power great were giving testimony the apostles of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus grace then abundant was upon all them.

(Also the Apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power.) Yes, great grace was on them all,

34 Not even for in need anyone (there was *N(k)O*) among them; as many as for [were] owners of lands or houses were selling [them] they were bringing the proceeds of what is sold

because there were not any needy among them—as many as were owners of lands or houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds of the sold items

35 and were laying [them] at the feet of the apostles, distribution was made then to each just as would anyone need had.

and placing them at the Apostles' feet, and they were distributed to each according as anyone had need.

36 (Joseph *N(K)O*) now who having been called Barnabas (by *N(k)O*) the apostles which is being translated Son of encouragement a Levite, a Cypriot at the birth,

So Joses, who was named Barnabas by the Apostles (which is, being translated, ‘Son of encouragement’), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,

37 When is owning he a field, having sold [it] he brought the money and laid [it] (at *N(k)O*) the feet of the apostles.

having a field, sold it, brought the money and placed it at the Apostles' feet.