Acts of the Apostles 4

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 While they were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them,	1 But while they were speaking to the people, the priests and the magistrate of the temple and the Sadducees overwhelmed them,
2 disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.	2 being grieved that they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
3 They laid hands on them and put them in custody until the next day, since it was already evening.	3 And they laid hands on them, and they placed them under guard until the next day. For it was now evening.
4 But many of those who heard the word came to believe and (the) number of men grew to (about) five thousand.	4 But many of those who had heard the word believed. And the number of men became five thousand.
5 On the next day, their leaders, elders, and scribes were assembled in Jerusalem,	5 And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,
6 with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly class.	6 including Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and as many as were of the priestly family.
7 They brought them into their presence and questioned them, "By what power or by what name have you done this?"	7 And stationing them in the middle, they questioned them: “By what power, or in whose name, have you done this?”
8 Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, "Leaders of the people and elders:	8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Leaders of the people and elders, listen.
9 If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved,	9 If we today are judged by a good deed done to an infirm man, by which he has been made whole,
10 then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead; in his name this man stands before you healed.	10 let it be known to all of you and to all of the people of Israel, that in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God has raised from the dead, by him, this man stands before you, healthy.
11 He is 'the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.'	11 He is the stone, which was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.
12 There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved."	12 And there is no salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, by which it is necessary for us to be saved.”
13 Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, they were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.	13 Then, seeing the constancy of Peter and John, having verified that they were men without letters or learning, they wondered. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
14 Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them, they could say nothing in reply.	14 Also, seeing the man who had been cured standing with them, they were unable to say anything to contradict them.
15 So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin, and conferred with one another, saying,	15 But they ordered them to withdraw outside, away from the council, and they conferred among themselves,
16 "What are we to do with these men? Everyone living in Jerusalem knows that a remarkable sign was done through them, and we cannot deny it.	16 saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest, and we cannot deny it.
17 But so that it may not be spread any further among the people, let us give them a stern warning never again to speak to anyone in this name."	17 But lest it spread further among the people, let us threaten them not to speak anymore in this name to any man.”
18 So they called them back and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.	18 And calling them in, they warned them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19 Peter and John, however, said to them in reply, "Whether it is right in the sight of God for us to obey you rather than God, you be the judges.	19 Yet truly, Peter and John said in response to them: “Judge whether it is just in the sight of God to listen to you, rather than to God.
20 It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard."	20 For we are unable to refrain from speaking the things that we have seen and heard.”
21 After threatening them further, they released them, finding no way to punish them, on account of the people who were all praising God for what had happened.	21 But they, threatening them, sent them away, having not found a way that they might punish them because of the people. For all were glorifying the things that had been done in these events.
22 For the man on whom this sign of healing had been done was over forty years old.	22 For the man in whom this sign of a cure had been accomplished was more than forty years old.
23 After their release they went back to their own people and reported what the chief priests and elders had told them.	23 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.
24 And when they heard it, they raised their voices to God with one accord and said, "Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and earth and the sea and all that is in them,	24 And when they had heard it, with one accord, they lifted up their voice to God, and they said: “Lord, you are the One who made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in them,
25 you said by the holy Spirit through the mouth of our father David, your servant: 'Why did the Gentiles rage and the peoples entertain folly?	25 who, by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said: ‘Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand and the princes gathered together against the Lord and against his anointed.'	26 The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ.’
27 Indeed they gathered in this city against your holy servant Jesus whom you anointed, Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,	27 For truly Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, joined together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed
28 to do what your hand and (your) will had long ago planned to take place.	28 to do what your hand and your counsel had decreed would be done.
29 And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness,	29 And now, O Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to your servants that they may speak your word with all confidence,
30 as you stretch forth (your) hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your holy servant Jesus."	30 by extending your hand in cures and signs and miracles, to be done through the name of your holy Son, Jesus.”
31 As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.	31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was moved. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they were speaking the Word of God with confidence.
32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common.	32 Then the multitude of believers were of one heart and one soul. Neither did anyone say that any of the things that he possessed were his own, but all things were common to them.
33 With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.	33 And with great power, the Apostles were rendering testimony to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. And great grace was in them all.
34 There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale,	34 And neither was anyone among them in need. For as many as were owners of fields or houses, selling these, were bringing the proceeds of the things that they were selling,
35 and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.	35 and were placing it before the feet of the Apostles. Then it was divided to each one, just as he had need.
36 Thus Joseph, also named by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated "son of encouragement"), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth,	36 Now Joseph, who the Apostles surnamed Barnabas (which is translated as ‘son of consolation’), who was a Levite of Cyprian descent,
37 sold a piece of property that he owned, then brought the money and put it at the feet of the apostles.	37 since he had land, he sold it, and he brought the proceeds and placed these at the feet of the Apostles.