Acts 4:4
But many who heard the word believed, and the number of men who believed came to about five thousand.
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In Context
3So they arrested them and took them into custody until the next day, for it was already evening.
5On the next day, the rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,
Cross References
John 12:24Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
Acts 28:24Some were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe.
Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually helped advance the gospel,
Matthew Henry on Acts 4:2-5
Peter and John Imprisoned. 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. We have here the interests of the kingdom of heaven successfully… Read the whole commentary →