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Acts 4:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 4:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 4 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.”
Acts 4:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 4:17
The council's strategy - 'that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name' - reveals their true concern: not truth but control. The Greek 'apeilē apeilēsōmetha' (straitly threaten, intensive Hebrew idiom) indicates severe warning. Their phrase 'this name' avoids saying 'Jesus,' showing superstitious fear or contemptuous dismissal. Attempting to suppress truth by threat exposes spiritual bankruptcy.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 4:17
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“Didn't we strictly charge you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood on us.”
“for the obedience of the Gentiles”
“the captain of the temple”
“not only in Macedonia and Achaia”
“and drove us out”
“they let them go”
“Lord”
“the God of Israel”
“lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away”