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Acts 4:8-14 The Early Church and Persecution

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people!

9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed,

10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

11 He is
“‘the stone you builders rejected,
which has become the capstone.’

12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

14 But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say.

Cross References for Acts 4:8-14

John 20:22 - And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse John 20:22 Click to read the verse John 20:22

Acts 7:55 - But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus s... Click to read the verse Acts 7:55 Click to read the verse Acts 7:55

Matthew 10:19-20 - But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you wil... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:19-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:19-20

Luke 12:11-12 - “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you wil... Click to read the verse Luke 12:11-12 Click to read the verse Luke 12:11-12

Luke 21:14-15 - But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. Click to read the verse Luke 21:14-15 Click to read the verse Luke 21:14-15

1 Peter 1:12 - It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:12

Luke 12:12 - for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” Click to read the verse Luke 12:12 Click to read the verse Luke 12:12

Acts 4:31 - After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with ... Click to read the verse Acts 4:31 Click to read the verse Acts 4:31

Ezekiel 14:1 - Idolaters Condemned Some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat down in front of me. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:1 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:1

Acts 2:4 - All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:4 Click to read the verse Acts 2:4

Luke 1:41 - When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled wit... Click to read the verse Luke 1:41 Click to read the verse Luke 1:41

Acts 4:5 - The next day the rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. Click to read the verse Acts 4:5 Click to read the verse Acts 4:5

Matthew 10:20 - for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:20

Acts 13:9 - Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and... Click to read the verse Acts 13:9 Click to read the verse Acts 13:9

Luke 23:13 - Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, Click to read the verse Luke 23:13 Click to read the verse Luke 23:13