Acts 4:8

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered them. “Rulers of the people, and elders:

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

In Context

7They brought Peter and John before them and asked, “By what power or by whose authority have you done this?”

9Are we being interrogated regarding a good deed done to a man who couldn't help himself, and how he came to be healed?

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Cross References

Luke 12:11When you're brought to trial before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, don't worry about how to defend yourself, or what you should say.

Luke 23:13Pilate called together the chief priests, rulers, and the people,

Acts 4:5The next day, the rulers, elders, and religious leaders met together in Jerusalem.

Acts 7:55But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed up into heaven and saw God's glory, with Jesus standing at God's right hand.

Matthew Henry on Acts 4:6-15

Peter and John Examined before the Sanhedrim. 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be… Read the whole commentary →

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