And while they were talking to the people, the priests and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them,
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Being greatly troubled because they were teaching the people and preaching Jesus as an example of the coming back from the dead.
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And they took them and put them in prison till the morning, for it was now evening.
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But a number of those who gave hearing to the word had faith; and they were now about five thousand.
Acts 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Acts 4:1 say?
Acts 4:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And while they were talking to the people, the priests and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them,”
Where is Acts 4:1 in the Bible?
Acts 4:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 1.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 4:1.
What translation should I read Acts 4:1 in?
Acts 4:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 4:1?
Acts 4:1 reads (BBE): “And while they were talking to the people, the priests and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.