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Acts 4:8

King James Version (KJV)

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Translations

Acts 4:8 - Amplified Bible

Then Peter, [because he was] filled with [and controlled by] the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and members of the council (the Sanhedrin),

Acts 4:8 - American Standard Version

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,

Acts 4:8 - Bible in Basic English

Then Peter, being full of the Holy Spirit, said to them, O you rulers of the people and men of authority,

Acts 4:8 - Darby Bible

Then Peter, filled with [the] Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders [of Israel],

Acts 4:8 - English Standard Version

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,

Acts 4:8 - King James Version

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 4:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Entonces Pedro, lleno del Espìritu Santo, les dijo: Gobernantes y ancianos del pueblo (Algunos mss. agregan: de Israel),

Acts 4:8 - The Message

With that, Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, let loose: "Rulers and leaders of the people, if we have been brought to trial today for helping a sick man, put under investigation regarding this healing, I’ll be completely frank with you—we have nothing to hide. By the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the One you killed on a cross, the One God raised from the dead, by means of his name this man stands before you healthy and whole. Jesus is ’the stone you masons threw out, which is now the cornerstone.’ Salvation comes no other way; no other name has been or will be given to us by which we can be saved, only this one."

Acts 4:8 - New American Standard Bible

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and elders of the people,

Acts 4:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Entonces Pedro, lleno del Espìritu Santo, les dijo: "Gobernantes y ancianos del pueblo (de Israel),

Acts 4:8 - World English Bible

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 4:8 - Young's Living Translation

Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them: `Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 4:8 - Additional Comments

Notice the tremendous boldness Peter had when speaking before the rulers of Israel. What a contrast to the fear he had when he denied Jesus 3 times. Now he has the resurrection, the healings, and the Holy Spirit.
Q. How bold are you or others in these situations - e-mails, questioning authority, complaining about a bill, asking for help, arguing a social/political position, negotiating prices, face to face conversation, discussing your faith.
Q. What makes you bold in one area and not so bold in other areas? believing you're right, temporary relationships with the persons, not worrying about what others think, have a responsibility (e.g. kids), it won't affect you directly, etc.
We are seeing less freedom to openly proclaim Jesus these days. For example, Principal Trochinski of Dr. Phillips High School did not want a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) float in the homecoming parade because the word "Jesus" was too controversial and offensive. The interesting results is that instead of censoring the message, the media carried it much further than just the float itself ever could have. Yet, these things make it more intimidating to mention Jesus in public.
Note that although Peter probably did not have a hig regard for many of those he was speaking to, he was still respectful to them.

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