King James Version
What Does Acts 4:14 Mean?
“And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.”
Context
12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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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.
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And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
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But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
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Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(14) **They could say** **nothing against** **it.**—Literally, *they had nothing to say against it.*
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Acts. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
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