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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answering said, "It is necessary to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter and the <i>other</i> apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Peter and the <i>other</i> apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered, &#8220We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered and said, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered and said, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles replied, &#8220We must obey God rather than men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Peter and the apostles replied: We don't obey people. We obey God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Peter and the other apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Peter and the other apostles answered, "We must obey God, not men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Peter and the other Apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Peter and the apostles answering, said, “It is required to obey God, rather than men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answering said, "It is necessary to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Peter and the apostles answering, said, 'To obey God it behoveth, rather than men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Peter having answered, and the sent, said, We must obey God rather than men.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answering, said: We ought to obey God, rather than men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But Peter and the Apostles responded by saying: “It is necessary to obey God, more so than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Simon Peter with the rest of the apostles answered and said to them, We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Shimeon answered with the Apostles and said to them, “God ought to be obeyed more than men.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles answered and said: "We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles responding said, It behooves us to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter and the apostles answering said, We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then Peter and the other apostles made answer, we ought to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Peter and the other Apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Peter and the apostles, answering, said, "It is proper to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But Peter, and the <i>other</i> apostles, answered, and said, <i>We</i> ought to obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/5-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">The Apostles Before the Council</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostoloi (N-NMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">other apostles</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary."></a> <a href="/greek/3980.htm" title="3980: Peitharchein (V-PNA) -- From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.">“We must obey</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">rather</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">than</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpois (N-DMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">men.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">30</span>The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a></span><br />But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a></span><br />Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/3-16.htm">Daniel 3:16-18</a></span><br />Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a></span><br />Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-17.htm">Exodus 1:17</a></span><br />The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">1 Samuel 15:24</a></span><br />Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">1 Kings 18:18</a></span><br />“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12-15</a></span><br />But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. / So now, correct your ways and deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, so that He might relent of the disaster He has pronounced against you. / As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Luke 12:4-5</a></span><br />I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. / But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43</a></span><br />For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3-4</a></span><br />I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. / My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.</p><p class="hdg">We.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19</a></b></br> But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17</a></b></br> And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed <i>is</i> the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat <i>of</i> it all the days of thy life;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">1 Samuel 15:24</a></b></br> And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/5-27.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/acts/4-24.htm">God</a> <a href="/john/15-20.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/john/17-6.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Rather</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/9-6.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/acts/7-37.htm">God</a> <a href="/acts/5-32.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Rather</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But Peter and the other apostles replied</b><br>This phrase highlights the collective response of the apostles, led by Peter, to the Sanhedrin. The apostles were unified in their mission and message, demonstrating the early church's commitment to the teachings of Jesus. Peter, often seen as the spokesperson, reflects his leadership role among the apostles. This moment occurs in Jerusalem, the center of Jewish religious authority, where the apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, for preaching about Jesus.<p><b>We must obey God</b><br>This statement underscores the apostles' unwavering commitment to divine authority over human authority. It reflects a fundamental principle in Christian theology: God's commands take precedence over human laws when the two are in conflict. This echoes the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of following God's will (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>). The apostles' conviction is rooted in their direct experiences with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, which empowered them to prioritize God's directives.<p><b>rather than men</b><br>The apostles' declaration sets a clear boundary between divine and human authority. This phrase is significant in the context of the early church's persecution, as it highlights the tension between the nascent Christian movement and established religious authorities. The apostles' choice to obey God over men is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in the lives of figures like Daniel (Daniel 6) and the Hebrew midwives (<a href="/exodus/1-17.htm">Exodus 1:17</a>), who also chose to follow God's commands despite human opposition. This principle continues to resonate with believers facing similar dilemmas throughout history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of the twelve apostles, a leading figure in the early Christian church, known for his boldness and leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a></b><br>The group of Jesus' closest followers who were tasked with spreading His teachings after His resurrection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a></b><br>The Jewish council and court that held authority over religious matters in Jerusalem. They were responsible for questioning the apostles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events took place, a central location for early Christian activity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a></b><br>The religious leader who, along with the Sanhedrin, opposed the apostles' teachings about Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god_as_supreme.htm">Obedience to God as Supreme</a></b><br><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> underscores the principle that God's commands take precedence over human authority when the two are in conflict.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>The apostles' response to the Sanhedrin exemplifies the courage required to stand firm in one's faith, even in the face of opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_authority.htm">Discernment in Authority</a></b><br>While Christians are called to respect earthly authorities, discernment is necessary to recognize when obedience to God requires a different path.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_through_action.htm">Witness through Action</a></b><br>The apostles' boldness serves as a witness to their unwavering commitment to Christ, encouraging believers to live out their faith visibly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_consistency.htm">Historical Consistency</a></b><br>The theme of choosing God's will over human demands is consistent throughout Scripture, providing a model for believers in all eras.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/issues_with_501(c)(3)_church_status.htm">What issues arise with 501(c)(3) and church incorporation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'obey_god,_not_men'_mean.htm">What does "obey God rather than men" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_england's_nonconformists.htm">Who were England's Nonconformists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_trials.htm">What does 'obey God rather than men' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Then Peter and the other apostles.</span>--The whole company of the Twelve, it must be remembered, were now the objects of attack, and they all accept Peter as their spokesman.<p><span class= "bld">We ought to obey God rather than men.</span>--The words are an assertion of the same general law of duty as that of <a href="/context/acts/4-19.htm" title="But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, judge you.">Acts 4:19-20</a>, but the command of the angel in <a href="/acts/5-20.htm" title="Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.">Acts 5:20</a> had given them a new significance.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> <span class="accented">- But</span> for <span class="accented">then</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">the apostles</span> for <span class="accented">the other apostles</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">must</span> for <span class="accented">ought to</span>, A.V. Peter is the spokesman, the sentiment is that of the united apostolate. <span class="cmt_word">Must obey God</span>, etc. The rule is a golden one for all men, all circumstances, and all time (comp. <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19</a>). Peter does not deny having received the prohibition, but pleads the superior force of the command of God, as set forth in the following verses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/5-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρος</span> <span class="translit">(Petros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other apostles</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπόστολοι</span> <span class="translit">(apostoloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀποκριθεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(Apokritheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“We must obey</span><br /><span class="grk">Πειθαρχεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(Peitharchein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3980.htm">Strong's 3980: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Theō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rather</span><br /><span class="grk">μᾶλλον</span> <span class="translit">(mallon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> </span><span class="str2">More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνθρώποις</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 5:29 But Peter and the apostles answered We (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/5-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 5:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 5:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/5-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 5:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 5:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>