Acts 4:18 kjva — And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Acts 4:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 4 — Context

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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? 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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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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And 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 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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For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

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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.

Acts 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:18 say?
Acts 4:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.”
Where is Acts 4:18 in the Bible?
Acts 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read Acts 4:18 in?
Acts 4:18 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 4:18?
Acts 4:18 reads (KJVA): “And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.” 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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