Acts 4:19 nasb — But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than…

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"But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge;"

— Acts 4:19, NASB

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Acts 4 — Context

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saying, "What shall we do with these men? For the fact that a noteworthy miracle has taken place through them is apparent to all who live in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

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"But so that it will not spread any further among the people, let us warn them to speak no longer to any man in this name."

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And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

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But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge;

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for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard."

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When they had threatened them further, they let them go (finding no basis on which to punish them) on account of the people, because they were all glorifying God for what had happened;

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for the man was more than forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.

Acts 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:19 say?
Acts 4:19 in the NASB reads: “But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge;”
Where is Acts 4:19 in the Bible?
Acts 4:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 19.
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 4:19.
What translation should I read Acts 4:19 in?
Acts 4:19 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 4:19?
Acts 4:19 reads (NASB): “But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge;” 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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