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1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
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While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them,
2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
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much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead.
3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
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So they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening.
4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
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But many of those who heard the word believed; and they numbered about five thousand.
5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
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The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,
6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
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with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family.
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
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When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?"
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
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if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed,
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
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let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
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This Jesus is "the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.'
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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There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved."
13 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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Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized them as companions of Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
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When they saw the man who had been cured standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.
15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
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So they ordered them to leave the council while they discussed the matter with one another.
16 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.
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They said, "What will we do with them? For it is obvious to all who live in Jerusalem that a notable sign has been done through them; we cannot deny it.
17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
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But to keep it from spreading further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name."
18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
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So they called them and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
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But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;
20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
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for we cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard."
21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
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After threatening them again, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because of the people, for all of them praised God for what had happened.
22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
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For the man on whom this sign of healing had been performed was more than forty years old.
23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
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After they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
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When they heard it, they raised their voices together to God and said, "Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth, the sea, and everything in them,
25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
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it is you who said by the Holy Spirit through our ancestor David, your servant: "Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples imagine vain things?
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
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The kings of the earth took their stand, and the rulers have gathered together against the Lord and against his Messiah.'
27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
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For in this city, in fact, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,
28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
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to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
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And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
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while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
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When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
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Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.
33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
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With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
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There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold.
35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
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They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
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There was a Levite, a native of Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement").
37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
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He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
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