Acts 4:2 net — angry because they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

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"angry because they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection of the dead."

— Acts 4:2, NET Bible

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Acts 4 — Context

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The Arrest and Trial of Peter and John While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the commander of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

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angry because they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

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So they seized them and put them in jail until the next day(for it was already evening).

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But many of those who had listened to the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.

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On the next day, their rulers, elders, and experts in the law came together in Jerusalem.

Acts 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:2 say?
Acts 4:2 in the NET Bible reads: “angry because they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.”
Where is Acts 4:2 in the Bible?
Acts 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 2.
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 4:2.
What translation should I read Acts 4:2 in?
Acts 4:2 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 4:2?
Acts 4:2 reads (NET): “angry because they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.” 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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