Acts 4:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they called them, and charged them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Bible in Basic English

And they sent for them, and gave them orders not to make statements or give teaching in the name of Jesus.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And calling them, they charged them not to speak at all, nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Free Bible Version

So they called them back in and ordered them never to speak or teach in the name of Jesus again.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they called them, and commanded them, that in no wise they should speake or teach in the Name of Iesus.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Plain English Version

So those leaders called Peter and John back to the court. They told them, “Don’t talk to any other people about Jesus. Don’t teach anyone about him, or we’ll give you big trouble.”

Translation for Translators

So the Jewish leaders commanded guards to bring the two apostles into that room again. After they did so, they commanded them both that they should never speak about Jesus, and they should not teach anyone about him [MTY] again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They called Peter and John in and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Noah Webster Bible

And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all, nor teach in the name of Jesus.

World English Bible

They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation

And having called them, they charged them not to speak at all, nor to teach, in the name of Jesus,

Context

The Name Forbidden

¹⁷But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”¹⁸Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.¹⁹But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.

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Summary

In Acts 4:18, the religious leaders commanded Peter and John not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. This verse highlights the opposition faced by the early Christians for proclaiming the Gospel. It underscores the courage and boldness of the apostles in the face of persecution, as they chose to obey God rather than men. The verse also serves as a reminder of the inevitable conflict between the message of Christ and the values of the world. Ultimately, Acts 4:18 encourages believers to stand firm in their faith and continue sharing the good news despite opposition.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Not to speak ...nor teach in the name of Jesus - Any other doctrine, and any other name, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites and infidels will bear, but the doctrine which is according to godliness, proclaiming salvation through the blood of Christ crucified, they will not bear. If their doctrine were not the truth of God it could not be so unpopular; there is such an enmity in human nature against all that is good and true, that whatever comes from God is generally rejected by wicked men.