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<a href="/nlt/acts/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of our people, <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, &#8220Rulers and elders of the people, <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people [members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish High Court], <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders: <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, &#8220Rulers of the people and elders: <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders, <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and told the nation's leaders and the elders: <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders, <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Peter, because he was filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and leaders of the people, <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, answered them, "Leaders of the people and elders: <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, told them, "Rulers and elders of the people! <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ?Rulers and elders of the people of Israel! <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied, "Rulers of the people and elders, <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders, <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he replied, "Rulers and Elders of the people, <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them: 'Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: Ye princes of the people, and ancients, hear: <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Leaders of the people and elders, listen. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, “Leaders of the people and elders: <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Simon Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Leaders of the people and elders of the house of Israel, listen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Shimeon Kaypha was filled by The Spirit of Holiness, and he said to them, “Rulers of the people and Elders of the house of Israel, listen.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then Peter being full of the Holy Spirit said to them, Ye rulers of the people and elders, <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Peter filled with the holy spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people, and senators of Israel, <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he replied, "Rulers and Elders of the people, <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Peter filled with the holy Spirit said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, <a href="/parallel/acts/4-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=949" 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">Peter and John Before the Council</a> …7They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” 8<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</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/4130.htm" title="4130: plēstheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to fill (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.">filled</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">with the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">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> <a href="/greek/758.htm" title="758: Archontes (N-VMP) -- Present participle of archo; a first.">“Rulers</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyteroi (Adj-VMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laou (N-GMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people!</a> 9If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,…<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="/luke/12-11.htm">Luke 12:11-12</a> When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.” <a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Matthew 10:19-20</a> But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Acts 6:10</a> but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55</a> But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Acts 13:9</a> Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">1 Corinthians 2:13</a> And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/exodus/4-12.htm">Exodus 4:12</a> Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” <a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25</a> Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6-8</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” / Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them, You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,filled.<a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.<a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.<a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55</a> But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Spirit</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> <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> </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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter's boldness and authority in speaking come from being filled with the Holy Spirit, a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> that the disciples would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. This filling is a repeated experience for believers, empowering them for specific tasks and witness. The Holy Spirit's role is crucial in the early church, guiding, teaching, and emboldening the apostles. This moment reflects the transformative power of the Spirit, as Peter, once fearful, now speaks with confidence.said to them, Peter addresses the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, which includes the high priest, elders, and scribes. This setting is significant as it mirrors the trial of Jesus, where Peter previously denied knowing Him. Now, empowered by the Spirit, Peter stands firm. The act of speaking before such a powerful group highlights the courage and conviction that comes from divine empowerment.“Rulers and elders of the people! Peter acknowledges the authority of the Sanhedrin, showing respect for their positions. This address is formal and respectful, yet it sets the stage for a bold proclamation of the gospel. The rulers and elders were responsible for maintaining religious order and interpreting the law, making them key figures in Jewish society. Peter's address to them is strategic, as it provides an opportunity to witness to those who hold significant influence over the people. This moment also fulfills Jesus' words in <a href="/luke/21-12.htm">Luke 21:12-15</a>, where He foretold that His followers would testify before rulers and authorities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his boldness and leadership in the early church. In this passage, he is speaking to the Jewish leaders. 2. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, who empowers believers for service and witness. Peter is described as being filled with the Holy Spirit, indicating divine inspiration and authority in his speech. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rulers_and_elders_of_the_people.htm">Rulers and Elders of the People</a> These are the Jewish leaders, including members of the Sanhedrin, who were responsible for religious and civil matters in Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a> The supreme council and tribunal of the Jews during post-exilic times, consisting of 71 members, including the high priest. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the early church's beginnings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit empowers believers to speak boldly and with authority. Just as Peter was filled with the Spirit, we too can rely on the Spirit's power in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Peter's boldness before the Sanhedrin serves as an example of standing firm in faith despite opposition. We are called to be courageous witnesses for Christ in our own contexts. <a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_in_speech.htm">Divine Guidance in Speech</a> The Holy Spirit provides guidance and wisdom in what to say, especially in challenging situations. We should seek the Spirit's guidance in our conversations and testimonies. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_the_church.htm">The Role of Leadership in the Church</a> Peter's leadership is evident as he addresses the rulers and elders. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in the church, guided by the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 4</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_second_blessing.htm">What is the second blessing?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ananias_and_sapphira.htm">What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?</a> <a href="/q/how_should_we_honor_the_sabbath_day.htm">How does your character reflect your faith?</a> <a href="/q/mark_13_11__practical_to_not_prepare.htm">In Mark 13:11, how is it practical never to prepare any defense when facing persecution, and has this advice ever led to historical contradictions within Christianity? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost.--The tense implies an immediate sudden inspiration, giving the wisdom and courage and words which were needed at the time. The promises of <a href="/context/matthew/10-19.htm" title="But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak.">Matthew 10:19-20</a>, <a href="/context/luke/21-14.htm" title="Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what you shall answer:">Luke 21:14-15</a>, were abundantly fulfilled. The coincidence of names in the juxtaposition of the representatives of the new and the older Israel is striking. On each side there was a John; on each a Cephas, or Caiaphas, the two names possibly coming from the same root, or, at any rate, closely alike in sound. A few weeks back Peter had quailed before the soldiers and servants in the high priest's palace. Now he stands before the Sanhedrin and speaks, in the language of respect, it is true, but also in that of unflinching boldness. We may, perhaps, trace a greater deference in the language of the Galilean fisherman, "Ye rulers of the people," than in the "Men and brethren" of St. Paul (<a href="/acts/23-1.htm" title="And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brothers, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.">Acts 23:1</a>; <a href="/acts/23-6.htm" title="But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.">Acts 23:6</a>), who was more familiar with the members of the court, and stood in less awe of them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Elders for elders of Israel, A.V. and T.R. Filled with the Holy Ghost; in direct fulfillment of the promise (<a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Mark 13:11</a>; <a href="/luke/12-12.htm">Luke 12:12</a>; <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Luke 21:14, 15</a>; comp. <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55</a>). St. Peter addresses them with all respect (see <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Peter, Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. filled πλησθεὶς (plēstheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4130.htm">Strong's 4130: </a> To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil. with [the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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, αὐτούς (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. “Rulers Ἄρχοντες (Archontes) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Present participle of archo; a first. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Vocative 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'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <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. people! λαοῦ (laou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 4:8 Then Peter filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/4-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 4:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 4:9" /></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>