19 [a]But Peter and John answered unto them, and said, Whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God, judge ye.

20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

21 [b]So they threatened them, and let them go, and found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: for all men praised God for that which was done.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 4:19 We must so obey men to whom we are subject, that especially and before all things we obey God.
  2. Acts 4:21 So far off are the wicked from doing what they list, that contrariwise God useth even that to the setting forth of his glory, which he giveth them leave to do.

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