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But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to any one in this name."

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;

for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."

Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common.

But a man named Anani'as with his wife Sapphi'ra sold a piece of property,

But Peter said, "Anani'as, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land?

While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."

But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Hark, the feet of those that have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."

None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor.

But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sad'ducees, and filled with jealousy

But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said,

But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, and they returned and reported,

"We found the prison securely locked and the sentries standing at the doors, but when we opened it we found no one inside."

Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but without violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.

But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while.

For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.

but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!"

But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.