Acts 4:23 bbe — And when they had been made free, they came back to their friends, and gave an account of all the things which the chie…

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"And when they had been made free, they came back to their friends, and gave an account of all the things which the chief priests and the authorities had said to them."

— Acts 4:23, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 4 — Context

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For it is not possible for us to keep from saying what we have seen and have knowledge of.

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And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.

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For the man on whom this act of power was done was more than forty years old.

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And when they had been made free, they came back to their friends, and gave an account of all the things which the chief priests and the authorities had said to them.

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And hearing it, they all, with one mind, made prayer to God and said, O Lord, maker of heaven and earth and the sea and all things in them:

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Who has said, by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David your servant, Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?

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The kings of the earth were lifted up, the rulers came together, against the Lord, and against his Christ:

Acts 4:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:23 say?
Acts 4:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when they had been made free, they came back to their friends, and gave an account of all the things which the chief priests and the authorities had said to them.”
Where is Acts 4:23 in the Bible?
Acts 4:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 23.
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 4:23.
What translation should I read Acts 4:23 in?
Acts 4:23 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 4:23?
Acts 4:23 reads (BBE): “And when they had been made free, they came back to their friends, and gave an account of all the things which the chief priests and the authorities had said to them.” 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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