19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, (A)“Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.

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19 But (A)Peter and John answered and said to them, “(B)Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, make your own judgment;

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19 But Peter and John replied to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you and obey you rather than God, you must judge [for yourselves];

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19 But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him?(A) You be the judges!

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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.

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28 saying, (A)“Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, (B)and intend to bring this Man’s (C)blood on us!”

29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: (D)“We ought to obey God rather than men.

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28 saying, “We gave you (A)strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and [a]yet, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and (B)intend to bring this Man’s blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “(C)We must obey God rather than men.

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  1. Acts 5:28 Lit behold

28 saying, “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].” 29 Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].

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  1. 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.

28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,”(A) he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.”(B)

29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!(C)

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28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

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