Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 4:19

BSB

But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you rather than God.

AKJV

But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, judge you.

CPDV

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.

ERV

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

NHEB

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

SMT

And Peter and John having answered to them, said, If it is just before God to hear you rather than God, judge ye.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 4:19

ButG1161Conjunction PeterG4074Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction JohnG2491Noun Masculine answeredG611VerbandsaidG2036 untoG4314Preposition themG846 WhetherG1487ConjunctionitbeG2076Verb rightG1342AdjectiveinthesightG1799PrepositionofGodG2316Noun MasculinetohearkenG191VerbuntoyouG5216morethanG2228 untoG3123Adverb GodG2316Noun MasculinejudgeyeG2919Verb

Commentary for Acts 4:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 4:19

Summary

Peter asserts obedience to divine authority

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Peter questions human authority versus divine

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD