Acts 4:16 cpdv — saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabita…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest, and we cannot deny it. "

— Acts 4:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 4 — Context

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Then, seeing the constancy of Peter and John, having verified that they were men without letters or learning, they wondered. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

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Also, seeing the man who had been cured standing with them, they were unable to say anything to contradict them.

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But they ordered them to withdraw outside, away from the council, and they conferred among themselves,

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saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest, and we cannot deny it.

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But lest it spread further among the people, let us threaten them not to speak anymore in this name to any man.”

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And calling them in, they warned them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

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Yet truly, Peter and John said in response to them: “Judge whether it is just in the sight of God to listen to you, rather than to God.

Acts 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:16 say?
Acts 4:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest, and we cannot deny it. ”
Where is Acts 4:16 in the Bible?
Acts 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Acts 4:16 in?
Acts 4:16 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 4:16?
Acts 4:16 reads (CPDV): “saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest, and we cannot deny it. ” 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.
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