Acts 4:16 web — saying, "What shall we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly…

World English Bible

"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."

— Acts 4:16, World English Bible

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Acts 4 — Context

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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.

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Seeing the man who 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? 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.

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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."

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

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But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

Acts 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:16 say?
Acts 4:16 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
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 (WEB): “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.” 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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