Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! New Living Translation Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of our people, English Standard Version Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, Berean Standard Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! Berean Literal Bible Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, King James Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, New King James Version Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: New American Standard Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, NASB 1995 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, NASB 1977 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, Legacy Standard Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, Amplified Bible Then Peter, filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people [members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish High Court], Christian Standard Bible Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders: American Standard Version Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders, Aramaic Bible in Plain English Then Shimeon Kaypha was filled by The Spirit of Holiness, and he said to them, “Rulers of the people and Elders of the house of Israel, listen.” Contemporary English Version Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and told the nation's leaders and the elders: Douay-Rheims Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: Ye princes of the people, and ancients, hear: English Revised Version Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Peter, because he was filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and leaders of the people, Good News Translation Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, answered them, "Leaders of the people and elders: International Standard Version Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, told them, "Rulers and elders of the people! Literal Standard Version Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, Majority Standard Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people of Israel! New American Bible Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, “Leaders of the people and elders: NET Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied, "Rulers of the people and elders, New Revised Standard Version Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, New Heart English Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders, Webster's Bible Translation Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, Weymouth New Testament Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he replied, "Rulers and Elders of the people, World English Bible Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “You rulers of the people and elders of Israel, Young's Literal Translation Then Peter, having been filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them: 'Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter and John Before the Council…7They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! 9If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,… Cross References Matthew 10:20 For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Luke 1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 23:13 Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 4:5 The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, Acts 4:7 They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?" Acts 13:9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas Treasury of Scripture Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them, You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, filled. Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, Jump to Previous Authority Elders Filled Full Ghost Holy Israel Peter Rulers SpiritJump to Next Authority Elders Filled Full Ghost Holy Israel Peter Rulers SpiritActs 4 1. The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,3. imprison him and John. 5. After, upon examination 8. Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, 11. and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved, 13. they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name, 23. whereupon the church flees to prayer. 31. And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; 34. confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity. (8) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost.--The tense implies an immediate sudden inspiration, giving the wisdom and courage and words which were needed at the time. The promises of Matthew 10:19-20, Luke 21:14-15, were abundantly fulfilled. The coincidence of names in the juxtaposition of the representatives of the new and the older Israel is striking. On each side there was a John; on each a Cephas, or Caiaphas, the two names possibly coming from the same root, or, at any rate, closely alike in sound. A few weeks back Peter had quailed before the soldiers and servants in the high priest's palace. Now he stands before the Sanhedrin and speaks, in the language of respect, it is true, but also in that of unflinching boldness. We may, perhaps, trace a greater deference in the language of the Galilean fisherman, "Ye rulers of the people," than in the "Men and brethren" of St. Paul (Acts 23:1; Acts 23:6), who was more familiar with the members of the court, and stood in less awe of them.Verse 8. - Elders for elders of Israel, A.V. and T.R. Filled with the Holy Ghost; in direct fulfillment of the promise (Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12; Luke 21:14, 15; comp. Acts 7:55). St. Peter addresses them with all respect (see Matthew 23:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΤότε (Tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Peter, Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. filled πλησθεὶς (plēstheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4130: To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil. with [the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. them, αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Rulers Ἄρχοντες (Archontes) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people! λαοῦ (laou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. 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