Acts 5:28-30

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²⁸saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this ^[a]Man’s blood on us [by accusing us as His murderers].” ²⁹Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice]. ³⁰The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had put to death by hanging Him on a ^[b]cross [and you are responsible].^(A)

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Footnotes

Acts 5:28 The reason the Council members refused to refer to Jesus by name is unclear, but may indicate contempt, guilt, or perhaps fear.
Acts 5:30 Lit wood.