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Acts 4:13 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Acts 4:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 4 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”
Acts 4:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 4:13
The Greek word for 'boldness' (parrēsia) denotes confident, fearless speech - remarkable for fishermen facing the Jewish ruling council. The Sanhedrin recognized these men as 'agrammatos kai idiōtai' (unlearned and ordinary), yet their transformation was undeniable. The phrase 'they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus' reveals the true source of apostolic authority: intimate companionship with Christ, not formal rabbinic training. This demonstrates how the Holy Spirit equips the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary, echoing Paul's teaching that God chooses the weak to con...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 4:13
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“that he might put to shame the things that are strong;”
“saying”
“Jesus answered”
“saying to one another”
“Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”
“someone else saw him”
“he{TR reads Jesus instead of he} saw two brothers: Simon”
“who was known to the high priest”
“where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.”
“and looking intently at him”