Acts 4:19

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 58:1

God’s justice? You high and mighty politicians know nothing about it! Which one of you has walked in justice toward others? Which one of you has treated everyone right and fair? Not one! You only give “justice” in exchange for a bribe. For the right price you let others get away with murder.

Jeremiah 26:12

Then Jeremiah defended himself before all the leaders and the people, saying, “Yahweh himself sent me to prophesy this message you have heard me speak against this temple and this city.

Daniel 3:18

But even if he does not save us, you can be sure, O king, that we would not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have erected.”

Daniel 6:10

Even after Daniel learned that the king had officially signed his decree, he continued his regular custom of praying at three set times a day. He went to the upper chamber of his house and opened the windows facing toward Jerusalem. Then he got down on his knees to pray, and he offered his grateful praise to God as he always had done.

Matthew 22:21

“Caesar’s,” they replied. Jesus said, “Precisely, for the coin bears the image of the emperor Caesar. Well, then, you should pay the emperor what is due to the emperor. But because you bear the image of God, give back to God all that belongs to him.”

John 7:24

Stop judging based on the superficial. First you must embrace the standards of mercy and truth.”

Acts 4:13

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.

Acts 5:28

saying, “Didn’t we strictly warn you that you were to never again teach in this name? But instead you have now filled all of Jerusalem with this doctrine and are committed to holding us responsible for this man’s death!”

Acts 5:29

Peter and the apostles replied, “We must listen to and obey God more than pleasing religious leaders.

1 Corinthians 10:15

I know I am writing to thoughtful people, so carefully consider what I say.

2 Corinthians 4:2

We reject every shameful cover-up and refuse to resort to cunning trickery or distorting the Word of God. Instead, we open up our souls to you by presenting the truth to everyone’s conscience in the sight and presence of God.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, if you want to be wise, listen to your parents and do what they tell you, and the Lord will help you.

1 Timothy 2:3

It is pleasing to our Savior-God to pray for them.

Hebrews 11:23

Faith prompted the parents of Moses at his birth to hide him for three months, because they realized their child was exceptional and they refused to be afraid of the king’s edict.

James 2:4

then you’ve demonstrated gross prejudice among yourselves and used evil standards of judgment!