Acts 5:29 net — But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people.

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"But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people."

— Acts 5:29, NET Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

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Then the commander of the temple guard went with the officers and brought the apostles without the use of force(for they were afraid of being stoned by the people).

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When they had brought them, they stood them before the council, and the high priest questioned them,

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saying,“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name. Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood on us!”

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But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people.

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The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you seized and killed by hanging him on a tree.

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God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

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And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Acts 5:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:29 say?
Acts 5:29 in the NET Bible reads: “But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people.”
Where is Acts 5:29 in the Bible?
Acts 5:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 29.
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 5:29.
What translation should I read Acts 5:29 in?
Acts 5:29 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 5:29?
Acts 5:29 reads (NET): “But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people.” 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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