Acts 4:21

“So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Acts 4:21

So when they had further threatned them, they let them goe, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When they had threatened them further, they let them go (finding no basis on which to punish them) on account of the people, because they were all glorifying God for what had happened;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.
- Basic English Bible

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But they, having further threatened them, let them go, finding no way how they might punish them, on account of the people, because all glorified God for what had taken place;
- Darby Bible

But they threatening, sent them away, not finding how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified what had been done, in that which had come to pass.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.
- English Revised Version

When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Acts 4:21

Wesley's Notes for Acts 4:21


4:21 They all glorified God - So much wiser were the people than those who were over them.



People's Bible Notes for Acts 4:21


Ac 4:21 Let them go. With threats, afraid to punish them lest they should exasperate the people.

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