Acts 4:13

The Passion Translation

The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courage of Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him.

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

Then Jesus exclaimed, “Father, thank you, for you are Lord, the Supreme Ruler over heaven and earth! And you have hidden the great revelation of your authority from those who are proud and think they are wise and unveiled it instead to little children.

Matthew 26:71

Later, as he stood near the gateway of the courtyard, another servant girl noticed him and said, “I know this man is a follower of Jesus the Nazarene!”

Matthew 26:73

A short time later, those standing nearby approached Peter and said, “We know you’re one of his disciples—we can tell by your speech. Your Galilean accent gives you away!”

John 19:26

So when Jesus looked down and saw the disciple he loved standing with her, he said, “Mother, look—John will be a son to you.”

John 7:15

The Jewish leaders were astonished by what he taught and said, “How did this man acquire such knowledge? He wasn’t trained in our schools—who taught him?”

John 7:49

This ignorant rabble swarms around him because none of them know anything about the Law! They’re all cursed!”

Acts 4:14

Standing there with them was the healed man, and there was nothing further they could say.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “You can judge for yourselves—is it better to listen to you or to God?

Acts 4:29

So now, Lord, listen to their threats to harm us. Empower us, as your servants, to speak the word of God freely and courageously.

Acts 4:31

As they prayed the earth shook beneath them, causing the building they were in to tremble. Each one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit, and they proclaimed the word of God with unrestrained boldness.

Acts 9:27

Barnabas came to his defense and brought him before the apostles. Saul shared with them his supernatural experience of seeing the Lord, who spoke with him on the road to Damascus. Barnabas also told them how boldly Saul preached throughout the city in Jesus’ mighty name.

Acts 9:28

Then they accepted him as a brother and he remained with them, joining them wherever they went in Jerusalem, boldly preaching in the power and authority of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose those whom the world considers foolish to shame those who think they are wise, and God chose the puny and powerless to shame the high and mighty.

1 Corinthians 14:25

for the intimate secrets of his heart will be brought to light. He will be mystified and fall facedown in worship and say, “God is truly among you!”

2 Corinthians 3:12

So then, with this amazing hope living in us, we step out in freedom and boldness to speak the truth.