Acts 4:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The apostles were still talking to the people, when some priests, the captain of the temple guard, and some Sadducees arrived.

Cross References

Matthew 16:12

Finally, the disciples understood that Jesus wasn't talking about the yeast used to make bread, but about the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their followers and some of Herod's followers to say to him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest. You teach the truth about what God wants people to do. And you treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are.

Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the leaders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be set free and for Jesus to be killed.

Matthew 27:41

The chief priests, the leaders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses also made fun of Jesus. They said,

Matthew 3:7

Many Pharisees and Sadducees also came to be baptized. But John said to them: You snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgment?

Luke 20:1

One day, Jesus was teaching in the temple and telling the good news. So the chief priests, the teachers, and the nation's leaders

Luke 22:4

Judas went to talk with the chief priests and the officers of the temple police about how he could help them arrest Jesus.

John 15:20

Remember how I told you that servants are not greater than their master. So if people ill-treat me, they will ill-treat you. If they do what I say, they will do what you say.

John 18:3

Judas had promised to betray Jesus. So he went to the garden with some Roman soldiers and temple police, who had been sent by the chief priests and the Pharisees. They carried torches, lanterns, and weapons. Jesus already knew everything that was going to happen, but he asked, “Who are you looking for?” They answered, “We are looking for Jesus from Nazareth!” Jesus told them, “I am Jesus!”

Acts 4:6

The high priest Annas was there, as well as Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and other members of the high priest's family.

Acts 5:17

The high priest and all the other Sadducees who were with him became jealous.

Acts 5:24

The captain of the temple police and the chief priests listened to their report, but they did not know what to think about it.

Acts 5:26

The captain went with some of the temple police and brought the apostles back. But they did not use force. They were afraid that the people might start throwing stones at them.

Acts 6:12

They turned the people and their leaders and the teachers of the Law of Moses against Stephen. Then they all grabbed Stephen and dragged him in front of the council.

Acts 6:7

God's message spread, and many more people in Jerusalem became followers. Even a large number of priests put their faith in the Lord.