Acts 4:18

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And so they called Peter and John in and warned them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus [anymore].

Cross References

Acts 1:8

But, you apostles will receive power when the Holy Spirit descends on you and [then] you will become My witnesses [i.e., to tell what you know] in Jerusalem, in [the countries of] Judea and Samaria, and [even] to the distant regions of the earth.”

Acts 5:20

“You men, go and stand in the Temple and speak to all the people words about this Life [i.e., about Jesus].” [See John 14:6].

Acts 5:28

“We strictly commanded you not to teach in this name [i.e., the name of Jesus] and look [what you have done]; you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to hold us responsible for this man’s [i.e., Jesus'] death.”

Acts 5:40

And so the Council agreed [with Gamaliel's advice] and when they called the apostles back in, they had them beaten and ordered them never to speak in the name of Jesus [again]; then they released them.