Acts 4:17-19

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 4:17-19

17But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”
18Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
19But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.
— Acts 4:17-19

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