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Acts 4:21-23 The Early Church and Persecution

21 After further threats they let them go. They could not decide how to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened.

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

23 The Believers’ Prayer
On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Cross References for Acts 4:21-23

John 9:3 - “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of G... Click to read the verse John 9:3 Click to read the verse John 9:3

2 Corinthians 6:8 - through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:8 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:8

Acts 21:20 - When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to Paul: “You see, brother, how many tho... Click to read the verse Acts 21:20 Click to read the verse Acts 21:20

Acts 4:29 - Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Click to read the verse Acts 4:29 Click to read the verse Acts 4:29

Acts 2:47 - praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily... Click to read the verse Acts 2:47 Click to read the verse Acts 2:47

Luke 20:6 - But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, because they are persuaded that John w... Click to read the verse Luke 20:6 Click to read the verse Luke 20:6

Matthew 9:8 - When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such au... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:8

Acts 5:40 - His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:40 Click to read the verse Acts 5:40

Luke 20:19 - The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him immediately, becau... Click to read the verse Luke 20:19 Click to read the verse Luke 20:19

Acts 5:26 - At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, b... Click to read the verse Acts 5:26 Click to read the verse Acts 5:26

Acts 5:24 - On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were puzzled, won... Click to read the verse Acts 5:24 Click to read the verse Acts 5:24

Acts 5:13 - No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Click to read the verse Acts 5:13 Click to read the verse Acts 5:13

Luke 19:47-48 - Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the... Click to read the verse Luke 19:47-48 Click to read the verse Luke 19:47-48

Matthew 21:46 - They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:46 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:46

Luke 22:2 - and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus... Click to read the verse Luke 22:2 Click to read the verse Luke 22:2

Acts 4:17 - But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn these men to s... Click to read the verse Acts 4:17 Click to read the verse Acts 4:17

Luke 13:17 - When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all th... Click to read the verse Luke 13:17 Click to read the verse Luke 13:17

Luke 5:26 - Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen r... Click to read the verse Luke 5:26 Click to read the verse Luke 5:26

Matthew 14:5 - Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered him a prophet. Click to read the verse Matthew 14:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:5

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedien... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:13

Matthew 15:31 - The people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walkin... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:31

Mark 2:12 - He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they ... Click to read the verse Mark 2:12 Click to read the verse Mark 2:12

Matthew 9:33 - And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and sa... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:33

Luke 18:43 - Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it,... Click to read the verse Luke 18:43 Click to read the verse Luke 18:43

Acts 4:14 - But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothin... Click to read the verse Acts 4:14 Click to read the verse Acts 4:14

Matthew 26:5 - “But not during the Feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” Click to read the verse Matthew 26:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:5

Acts 3:6-9 - Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesu... Click to read the verse Acts 3:6-9 Click to read the verse Acts 3:6-9

Acts 3:9 - When all the people saw him walking and praising God, Click to read the verse Acts 3:9 Click to read the verse Acts 3:9

John 12:18-19 - Many people, because they had heard that he had given this miraculous sign, went out to meet him. Click to read the verse John 12:18-19 Click to read the verse John 12:18-19

Acts 16:35 - When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Releas... Click to read the verse Acts 16:35 Click to read the verse Acts 16:35