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But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.

But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another,

But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone 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 full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.

But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself 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? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God."

But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who 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 esteem.

But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy

But during the 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, so they returned and reported,

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

Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, 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 Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while.

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

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