Acts 4:17

“But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.”

"But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name." - Acts 4:17
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What does Acts 4:17 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 4:17 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name." This verse is part of the narrative in the book of Acts, which chronicles the…

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The Threat of Silence: Boldness in the Face of Adversity

In Acts 4:17, we find a striking moment in the early church's struggle against the opposition it faced for proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ. The verse reads, "But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man…

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A Prayer for Boldness and Truth in the Face of Adversity

Heavenly Father, We come before Your holy throne with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for the grace and mercy You have bestowed upon us. Your Word reassures us of Your presence in our lives, and we are ever thankful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we navigate the…

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Acts 4:17 - "But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name."
Acts 17:4 - "And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few."
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"And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few." - Acts 17:4
Acts 17:17 - "Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him."
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Acts 17:33 - "So Paul departed from among them."
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Acts 8:17 - "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Acts 17:8 - "And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things."
Acts 1:17 - "For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry."
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Acts 20:17 - "¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church."
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Acts 17:9 - "And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go."
Acts 21:17 - "And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly."
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