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back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/nlt/acts/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now having been let go, they came to the own and reported how much the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they had been released, they went to their own companions and reported everything that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they had been released, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they had been released, they went to their own companions, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So when they were released, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After Peter and John were released, they returned to their own [people] and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After they were released, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After they were released, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said unto them. <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as Peter and John had been set free, they went back and told the others everything the chief priests and the leaders had said to them. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said unto them. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Peter and John were released, they went to the other apostles and told them everything the chief priests and leaders had said. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> As soon as Peter and John were set free, they returned to their group and told them what the chief priests and the elders had said. <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> After they were released, Peter and John went to their fellow believers and told them everything the high priests and the elders had said. <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> When they were released, Peter and John went to their fellow believers and reported everything the high priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And being dismissed, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After their release the two Apostles went to their friends, and told them all that the High Priests and Elders had said. <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Being let go, they came to their own company and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And being let go, they went to their own friends, and declared whatever the chief priests and the elders said to them, <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now having been let go, they came to the own and reported how much the chief priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And being let go, they went unto their own friends, and declared whatever the chief priests and the elders said unto them, <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having been loosed, they came to their own, and announced to them what the chief priests and elders said.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And being let go, they came to their own company, and related all that the chief priests and ancients had said to them. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, having been released, they went to their own, and they reported in full what the leaders of the priests and the elders had said to them. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> After their release they went back to their own people and reported what the chief priests and elders had told them. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> After they were released, they went to their brethren and told them all that the high priests and elders had said. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they were dismissed, they came to their brethren, and they related to them everything whatever The Priests and the Elders had said.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And having been released, they went to their own, and told all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having been released they came to their own people, and proclaimed so many things as the chief priests and elders said to them. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But they being dismissed, came unto their own friends, and told them all things which the high-priests and elders had said. <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As soon as they were discharg'd, they went to their brethren, and reported all that the chief priests and senators had said to them: <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After their release the two Apostles went to their friends, and told them all that the High Priests and Elders had said. <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, being released, they went to their own friends, and reported all that the high priests and the elders said to them. <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Being dismissed they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1083" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">The Believers' Prayer</a> 22For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old. 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: Apolythentes (V-APP-NMP) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">On their release,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">Peter and John returned</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idious (Adj-AMP) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">own people</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apēngeilan (V-AIA-3P) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">reported</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-ANP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">everything that</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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyteroi (Adj-NMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">had said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 24When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a> And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying. <a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a> With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a> So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Acts 20:17-18</a> From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. / When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17-19</a> When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully. / The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. / Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a> The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God. <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19-20</a> Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” <a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a> It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-32</a> Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. / Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, / so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19</a> because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a> as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.they.<a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13,14</a> And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James… <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-46</a> And all that believed were together, and had all things common; … <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Acts 12:11,12</a> And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Account</a> <a href="/acts/4-18.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/john/12-42.htm">Authorities</a> <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/24-24.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/mark/8-9.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Free</a> <a href="/john/21-5.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Release</a> <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Released</a> <a href="/john/4-51.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Account</a> <a href="/acts/4-33.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Authorities</a> <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Free</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/5-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/5-24.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">Release</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Released</a> <a href="/acts/5-22.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/4-28.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>On their release This phrase marks a significant moment of transition from captivity to freedom. The Greek word used here, "ἀπολυθέντες" (apoluthentes), implies a release or dismissal, often used in the context of being set free from confinement. Historically, this release signifies the early church's resilience and God's providence in protecting His messengers. It serves as a reminder of the divine intervention that often accompanies the faithful in their trials.Peter and John These two apostles are central figures in the early church. Peter, known for his boldness and leadership, and John, the beloved disciple, represent the strength and unity of the apostolic witness. Their partnership in ministry reflects the importance of fellowship and mutual support in the Christian journey. Historically, Peter and John were among the closest to Jesus, and their actions and teachings laid foundational stones for the burgeoning church.returned to their own people The phrase "their own people" indicates the early Christian community, often referred to as "the brethren" or "the believers." The Greek term "ἰδίους" (idious) suggests a sense of belonging and shared identity. This return highlights the importance of community and fellowship in the Christian faith, where believers find encouragement and strength. The early church was characterized by a strong sense of unity and shared purpose, as seen in their communal living and mutual support.and reported all The act of reporting signifies transparency and accountability within the community. The Greek word "ἀπήγγειλαν" (apēngeilan) means to announce or declare. This sharing of experiences is crucial for building faith and understanding among believers. It reflects the early church's commitment to truth and the dissemination of the gospel message, ensuring that all members were informed and encouraged by the apostles' experiences.that the chief priests and elders had said to them This phrase underscores the opposition faced by the early church from established religious authorities. The chief priests and elders were influential leaders within the Jewish community, and their words carried significant weight. The apostles' encounter with these leaders highlights the tension between the nascent Christian movement and traditional Jewish authority. Historically, this opposition was a catalyst for the spread of Christianity, as it forced believers to rely on the Holy Spirit and each other for strength and guidance.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) They went to their own company.--Literally, their own people. The statement implies a recognised place of meeting, where the members of the new society met at fixed times.All that the chief priests.--The word is probably used in its more extended meaning, as including, not only Annas and Caiaphas, but the heads of the four-and-twenty courses (see Note on <a href="/matthew/2-4.htm" title="And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.">Matthew 2:4</a>), and others who were members of the Sanhedrin.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Came for went, A.V.; the elders for elders, A.V. To their own company (comp. <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Malachi 3:16</a>). The chief priests (οἱ ἀρχειρεῖς); evidently the same as those who were described as being "of the kindred of the high priest," in ver. 6 (where see note). <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>On their release, Ἀπολυθέντες (Apolythentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. [Peter and John] returned ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [their] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own people ἰδίους (idious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. reported ἀπήγγειλαν (apēngeilan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. everything that ὅσα (hosa) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. had said εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. them. αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 4:23 Being let go they came to their (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/4-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 4:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 4:24" /></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>