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Acts 5:40 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Acts 5:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 5 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.”
Acts 5:40 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 5:40
The council's agreement with Gamaliel demonstrates God's providential protection of the apostles through human wisdom. Yet their beating the apostles shows partial obedience—they refrained from killing but still punished. This reveals the contradiction of trying to oppose God's work while claiming prudence. The prohibition against speaking in Jesus' name attempts to silence gospel proclamation, showing Satan's consistent strategy: prevent the preaching of Christ's name.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 5:40
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“and in their synagogues they will scourge you.”
“Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.”
“let's threaten them”
“for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake”
“and flogged him.”
“but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”
“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.”
“behold”
“Don't see! and to the prophets”