Acts 4:21

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

The multitudes said, “This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”

Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.

As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them,

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

None of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them.

Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid that the people might stone them.

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.

So the assemblies were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.

So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.

When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, “Certainly this was a righteous man.”

For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will shine.”

Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.

It will happen, that every living creature which swarms, in every place where the rivers come, will live. Then there will be a very great multitude of fish; for these waters have come there, and the waters of the sea will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river comes.

But when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire.

Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.

When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.

So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it.”

If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire,

If we should say, ‘From men’ ”—they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet.

But watch yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them.

His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

Woe to you lawyers! For you took away the key of knowledge. You didn’t enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in, you hindered.”

He laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight and glorified God.

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”

The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people—for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.

The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.

He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.

Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

If I hadn’t done among them the works which no one else did, they wouldn’t have had sin. But now they have seen and also hated both me and my Father.

“Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him among you, even as you yourselves know,

All the people saw him walking and praising God.

saying, “What shall we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we can’t deny it.

They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.

saying, “Didn’t we strictly command 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.”

Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, “It was necessary that God’s word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from yourselves, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.

As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.

He entered into the synagogue and spoke boldly for a period of three months, reasoning and persuading about the things concerning God’s Kingdom.

preaching God’s Kingdom, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

Whom he predestined, those he also called. Whom he called, those he also justified. Whom he justified, those he also glorified.

Isaiah cries concerning Israel, “If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant who will be saved;

and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will give praise to you among the Gentiles and sing to your name.”

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

So they glorified God in me.

When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously.

having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.

When the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, the injured healed, the lame walking, and the blind seeing—and they glorified the God of Israel.

But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”

He arose, and immediately took up the mat, and went out in front of them all; so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”

Amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God. They were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today.”

As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.

So they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.”

praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved.

Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”

Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this.

They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

But when it was day, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying, “Let those men go.”

They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.

by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,

Jesus answered, “This man didn’t sin, nor did his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.