Acts 4:18 net — And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

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"And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus."

— Acts 4:18, NET Bible

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Acts 4 — Context

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But when they had ordered them to go outside the council, they began to confer with one another,

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saying,“What should we do with these men? For it is plain to all who live in Jerusalem that a notable miraculous sign has come about through them, and we cannot deny it.

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But to keep this matter from spreading any further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.”

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And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

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But Peter and John replied,“Whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God, you decide,

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for it is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard.”

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After threatening them further, they released them, for they could not find how to punish them on account of the people, because they were all praising God for what had happened.

Acts 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:18 say?
Acts 4:18 in the NET Bible reads: “And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all 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 (NET): “And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all 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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