Hechos 4
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Arresto de Pedro y Juan
4 Mientras Pedro y Juan hablaban al pueblo, se les echaron encima(A) los sacerdotes, el capitán de la guardia del templo(B), y los saduceos(C), 2 indignados porque enseñaban al pueblo, y anunciaban en[a] Jesús la resurrección de entre los muertos(D). 3 Les echaron mano, y los pusieron en la cárcel(E) hasta el día siguiente, pues ya era tarde. 4 Pero muchos de los que habían oído el mensaje[b] creyeron, llegando el número de los hombres como a 5,000(F).
Pedro y Juan ante el Concilio
5 Sucedió que al día siguiente se reunieron en Jerusalén sus gobernantes, ancianos(G) y escribas. 6 Estaban allí el sumo sacerdote Anás, Caifás(H), Juan y Alejandro, y todos los que eran del linaje de los sumos sacerdotes. 7 Poniendo a Pedro y a Juan en medio de ellos, les interrogaban: «¿Con qué poder[c], o en qué nombre, han hecho esto?».
8 Entonces Pedro, lleno del Espíritu Santo(I), les dijo: «Gobernantes y ancianos(J) del pueblo, 9 si se nos está interrogando hoy por causa del beneficio hecho a un hombre enfermo, de qué manera[d] este ha sido sanado[e](K), 10 sepan todos ustedes, y todo el pueblo de Israel, que en el nombre de Jesucristo el Nazareno(L), a quien ustedes crucificaron y a quien Dios resucitó de entre los muertos(M), por Él[f], este hombre se halla aquí sano delante de ustedes.
11 »Este Jesús(N) es la piedra(O) desechada(P) por ustedes los constructores, pero que ha venido a ser la piedra angular[g]. 12 En ningún otro(Q) hay salvación, porque no hay otro nombre bajo el cielo dado a los hombres, en el cual podamos ser[h] salvos».
Amenazados y puestos en libertad
13 Al ver la confianza(R) de Pedro y de Juan(S), y dándose cuenta de que eran hombres sin letras y sin preparación(T), se maravillaban, y reconocían que ellos habían estado con Jesús. 14 Y viendo de pie junto a ellos al hombre que había sido sanado, no tenían nada que decir en contra. 15 Pero después de ordenarles que salieran fuera del Concilio[i](U), deliberaban entre sí: 16 «¿Qué haremos(V) con estos hombres?», decían. «Porque el hecho de que un milagro notable ha sido realizado por medio de ellos(W) es evidente a todos los que viven en Jerusalén, y no podemos negarlo. 17 Pero a fin de que no se divulgue más entre el pueblo, vamos a amenazarlos para que no hablen más a ningún hombre en este nombre(X)».
18 Cuando los llamaron, les ordenaron no hablar ni enseñar en el nombre de Jesús(Y). 19 Pero Pedro y Juan(Z), les contestaron: «Ustedes mismos juzguen si es justo delante de Dios obedecer a ustedes en vez de obedecer a Dios(AA). 20 Porque nosotros no podemos dejar de decir(AB) lo que hemos visto y oído».
21 Y después de amenazarlos otra vez, los dejaron ir, no hallando la manera de castigarlos por causa del pueblo(AC), porque todos glorificaban a Dios(AD) por lo que había acontecido; 22 porque el hombre en quien se había realizado este milagro de sanidad tenía más de cuarenta años.
Oración de la iglesia
23 Cuando quedaron en libertad, fueron a los suyos y les contaron todo lo que los principales sacerdotes y los ancianos les habían dicho. 24 Al oír ellos esto, unánimes alzaron la voz a Dios y dijeron: «Oh, Señor[j], Tú eres el que hiciste el cielo y la tierra, el mar y todo lo que en ellos hay(AE), 25 el que por el Espíritu Santo, por boca de nuestro padre David(AF), Tu siervo, dijiste:
“¿(AG)Por qué se enfurecieron los gentiles[k],
Y los pueblos tramaron cosas vanas?
26 -”Se presentaron los reyes de la tierra,
Y los gobernantes se juntaron a una
Contra el Señor y contra Su Cristo[l](AH)”.
27 »Porque en verdad, en esta ciudad se unieron tanto Herodes(AI) como Poncio Pilato(AJ), junto con los gentiles(AK) y los pueblos de Israel, contra Tu santo Siervo[m] Jesús(AL), a quien Tú ungiste, 28 para hacer cuanto Tu mano y Tu propósito habían predestinado que sucediera(AM). 29 Ahora[n], Señor, considera sus amenazas, y permite que Tus siervos hablen Tu palabra con toda confianza(AN), 30 mientras extiendes Tu mano para que se hagan curaciones, señales y prodigios(AO) mediante el nombre de Tu santo Siervo Jesús(AP)».
31 Después que oraron, el lugar donde estaban reunidos(AQ) tembló, y todos fueron llenos del Espíritu Santo(AR) y hablaban la palabra de Dios con valor(AS).
Todas las cosas en común
32 La congregación de los que creyeron era de un corazón y un alma. Ninguno decía ser suyo lo que poseía, sino que todas las cosas eran de propiedad común(AT). 33 Con gran poder los apóstoles daban testimonio(AU) de la resurrección del Señor Jesús[o](AV), y había abundante gracia sobre todos ellos. 34 No había, pues, ningún necesitado entre ellos, porque todos los que poseían tierras o casas(AW) las vendían, traían el precio de lo vendido, 35 y lo depositaban a los pies de los apóstoles(AX), y se distribuía a cada uno según su necesidad(AY).
36 Y José, un levita natural de Chipre(AZ), a quien también los apóstoles llamaban Bernabé(BA), que traducido significa Hijo de Consolación[p](BB), 37 poseía un campo y lo vendió, trajo el dinero y lo depositó a los pies de los apóstoles(BC).
Footnotes
- 4:2 O en el caso de.
- 4:4 O la palabra.
- 4:7 O autoridad.
- 4:9 O por quién.
- 4:9 Lit. salvado.
- 4:10 O este.
- 4:11 Lit. cabeza del ángulo.
- 4:12 Lit. es necesario que seamos.
- 4:15 O Sanedrín.
- 4:24 O Dueño.
- 4:25 O las naciones.
- 4:26 O el Mesías, el Ungido.
- 4:27 O Hijo.
- 4:29 O en cuanto lo que sucede ahora.
- 4:33 Algunos mss. antiguos agregan: Cristo.
- 4:36 O exhortación, o, estímulo.
Acts 4
English Standard Version
Peter and John Before the Council
4 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and (A)the captain of the temple and (B)the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming (C)in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and (D)put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and (E)the number of the men came to about five thousand.
5 On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, 6 with (F)Annas the high priest and (G)Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, (H)“By what power or (I)by what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, (J)filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today (K)concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that (L)by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, (M)whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 (N)This Jesus[a] is the stone that was (O)rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.[b] 12 And there is (P)salvation (Q)in no one else, for (R)there is no other (S)name under heaven given among men[c] by which we must be saved.”
13 (T)Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed (U)standing beside them, (V)they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, (W)“What shall we do with these men? For that (X)a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them (Y)to speak no more to anyone in this name.” 18 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered them, (Z)“Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for (AA)we cannot but speak of what (AB)we have seen and heard.” 21 And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, (AC)because of the people, for all were praising God (AD)for what had happened. 22 For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
The Believers Pray for Boldness
23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices (AE)together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, (AF)who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25 who through the mouth of our father David, your servant,[d] said by the Holy Spirit,
(AG)“‘Why did the Gentiles rage,
and the peoples plot in vain?
26 The kings of the earth set themselves,
and (AH)the rulers were gathered together,
against the Lord and against his (AI)Anointed’[e]—
27 for truly in this city there were gathered together against your (AJ)holy servant Jesus, (AK)whom you anointed, both (AL)Herod and (AM)Pontius Pilate, along (AN)with the Gentiles and (AO)the peoples of Israel, 28 (AP)to do whatever your hand and (AQ)your plan had predestined to take place. 29 And now, Lord, (AR)look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all (AS)boldness, 30 while (AT)you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed (AU)through the name of your (AV)holy servant Jesus.” 31 And when they had prayed, (AW)the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and (AX)they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and (AY)continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
They Had Everything in Common
32 Now the full number of those who believed were of (AZ)one heart and (BA)soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but (BB)they had everything in common. 33 And with great (BC)power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and (BD)great grace was upon them all. 34 (BE)There was not a needy person among them, for (BF)as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and (BG)laid it at the apostles' feet, and (BH)it was distributed to each as any had need. 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means (BI)son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and (BJ)laid it at the apostles' feet.
Acts 4
New King James Version
Peter and John Arrested
4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the (A)Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
Addressing the Sanhedrin
5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as (B)Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, (C)“By what power or by what name have you done this?”
8 (D)Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, (E)that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, (F)whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the (G)‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ 12 (H)Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
The Name of Jesus Forbidden
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, (I)and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed (J)standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 saying, (K)“What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a [a]notable miracle has been done through them is (L)evident[b] to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”
18 (M)So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, (N)“Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 (O)For we cannot but speak the things which (P)we have seen and heard.” 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, (Q)because of the people, since they all (R)glorified God for (S)what had been done. 22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.
Prayer for Boldness(T)
23 And being let go, (U)they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, (V)You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who [c]by the mouth of Your servant David have said:
(W)‘Why did the nations rage,
And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’
27 “For (X)truly against (Y)Your holy Servant Jesus, (Z)whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together 28 (AA)to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. 29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants (AB)that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, (AC)and that signs and wonders may be done (AD)through the name of (AE)Your holy Servant Jesus.”
31 And when they had prayed, (AF)the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, (AG)and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Sharing in All Things
32 Now the multitude of those who believed (AH)were of one heart and one soul; (AI)neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with (AJ)great power the apostles gave (AK)witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And (AL)great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; (AM)for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 (AN)and laid them at the apostles’ feet; (AO)and they distributed to each as anyone had need.
36 And [d]Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of [e]Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, 37 (AP)having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Acts 4
The Message
Nothing to Hide
4 1-4 While Peter and John were addressing the people, the priests, the chief of the Temple police, and some Sadducees came up, indignant that these upstart apostles were instructing the people and proclaiming that the resurrection from the dead had taken place in Jesus. They arrested them and threw them in jail until morning, for by now it was late in the evening. But many of those who listened had already believed the Message—in round numbers about five thousand!
5-7 The next day a meeting was called in Jerusalem. The rulers, religious leaders, religion scholars, Annas the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander—everybody who was anybody was there. They stood Peter and John in the middle of the room and grilled them: “Who put you in charge here? What business do you have doing this?”
8-12 With that, Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, let loose: “Rulers and leaders of the people, if we have been brought to trial today for helping a sick man, put under investigation regarding this healing, I’ll be completely frank with you—we have nothing to hide. By the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the One you killed on a cross, the One God raised from the dead, by means of his name this man stands before you healthy and whole. Jesus is ‘the stone you masons threw out, which is now the cornerstone.’ Salvation comes no other way; no other name has been or will be given to us by which we can be saved, only this one.”
13-14 They couldn’t take their eyes off them—Peter and John standing there so confident, so sure of themselves! Their fascination deepened when they realized these two were laymen with no training in Scripture or formal education. They recognized them as companions of Jesus, but with the man right before them, seeing him standing there so upright—so healed!—what could they say against that?
15-17 They sent them out of the room so they could work out a plan. They talked it over: “What can we do with these men? By now it’s known all over town that a miracle has occurred, and that they are behind it. There is no way we can refute that. But so that it doesn’t go any further, let’s silence them with threats so they won’t dare to use Jesus’ name ever again with anyone.”
18-20 They called them back and warned them that they were on no account ever again to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John spoke right back, “Whether it’s right in God’s eyes to listen to you rather than to God, you decide. As for us, there’s no question—we can’t keep quiet about what we’ve seen and heard.”
21-22 The religious leaders renewed their threats, but then released them. They couldn’t come up with a charge that would stick, that would keep them in jail. The people wouldn’t have stood for it—they were all praising God over what had happened. The man who had been miraculously healed was over forty years old.
One Heart, One Mind
23-26 As soon as Peter and John were let go, they went to their friends and told them what the high priests and religious leaders had said. Hearing the report, they lifted their voices in a wonderful harmony in prayer: “Strong God, you made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. By the Holy Spirit you spoke through the mouth of your servant and our father, David:
Why the big noise, nations?
Why the mean plots, peoples?
Earth’s leaders push for position,
Potentates meet for summit talks,
The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers!
27-28 “For in fact they did meet—Herod and Pontius Pilate with nations and peoples, even Israel itself!—met in this very city to plot against your holy Son Jesus, the One you made Messiah, to carry out the plans you long ago set in motion.
29-30 “And now they’re at it again! Take care of their threats and give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message, as you stretch out your hand to us in healings and miracles and wonders done in the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
31 While they were praying, the place where they were meeting trembled and shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God’s Word with fearless confidence.
32-33 The whole congregation of believers was united as one—one heart, one mind! They didn’t even claim ownership of their own possessions. No one said, “That’s mine; you can’t have it.” They shared everything. The apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Master Jesus, and grace was on all of them.
34-35 And so it turned out that not a person among them was needy. Those who owned fields or houses sold them and brought the price of the sale to the apostles and made an offering of it. The apostles then distributed it according to each person’s need.
36-37 Joseph, called by the apostles “Barnabas” (which means “Son of Comfort”), a Levite born in Cyprus, sold a field that he owned, brought the money, and made an offering of it to the apostles.
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