Acts 4:21 “After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to p…”

Acts 4:21

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

So when 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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they threatened them, and let them goe, and found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: for all men praised God for that which was done.

Darby Translation

But they, having further threatened them, let them go, finding no way how they might punish them, on account of the people, because all glorified God for what had taken place;

Young's Literal Translation

And they having further threatened [them], let them go, finding nothing how they may punish them, because of the people, because all were glorifying God for that which hath been done,

Bible in Basic English

And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.

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Cross references

“when”

Acts 4:17 Acts 5:40

Acts 4:17 · BSB

But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”

Acts 5:40 · BSB

At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

“how”

Acts 5:26 Matthew 21:46 Luke 20:6 Luke 20:19 Luke 22:2 Matthew 26:5

Acts 5:26 · BSB

At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.

Matthew 21:46 · BSB

Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.

Luke 20:6 · BSB

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Luke 20:19 · BSB

When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.

Luke 22:2 · BSB

and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.

Matthew 26:5 · BSB

“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

“for all”

Acts 3:6–9 Matthew 9:33 Matthew 15:31 Luke 5:26 Luke 13:17 John 12:18

Acts 3:6–9 · BSB

But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk! ”

Matthew 9:33 · BSB

And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Matthew 15:31 · BSB

The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 5:26 · BSB

Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”

Luke 13:17 · BSB

When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

John 12:18 · BSB

That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.

Also

Matthew 9:8

Matthew 9:8 · BSB

When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

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

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