Acts 4:2–4
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Being grieued that they taught the people, and preached through Iesus the resurrection from the dead.
And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold vnto the next day: for it was now euentide.
Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
Howbeit, many of them which heard the word, beleeued, and the number of the men was about fiue thousand.
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From verse 2
- Acts 17:18Rank 1 from verse 2
18Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
18Then certaine Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoikes, encountred him: and some said, What will this ‖babbler say? Othersome, He seemeth to be a setter foorth of strange gods: because hee preached vnto them Iesus, and the resurrection.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14Rank 2 from verse 2
13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
13But I would not haue you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleepe, that ye sorrow not, euen as others which haue no hope.
14For if we beleeue that Iesus died, and rose againe: euen so them also which sleepe in Iesus, will God bring with him.
- Acts 24:14–15Rank 3 from verse 2
14But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
15And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
14But this I confesse vnto thee, that after the way which they call heresie, so worship I the God of my fathers, beleeuing all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets,
15And haue hope towards God, which they themselues also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the iust and vniust.
- 1 Corinthians 15:12–20Rank 4 from verse 2
12Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
14And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
16For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
12Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you, that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen.
14And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vaine, and your faith is also vaine:
15Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God, because we haue testified of God, that he raised vp Christ: whom hee raised not vp, if so bee that the dead rise not.
16For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised.
17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vaine, ye are yet in your sinnes.
18Then they also which are fallen asleepe in Christ, are perished.
19If in this life only we haue hope in Christ, wee are of all men most miserable.
20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept.
- 1 Corinthians 15:23Rank 5 from verse 2
- 2 Corinthians 4:13–14Rank 6 from verse 2
13We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
14Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
13We hauing the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, *I beleeued, and therefore haue I spoken: wee also beleeue, and therefore speake.
14Knowing that hee which raised vp the Lord Iesus, shall raise vp vs also by Iesus, and shall present vs with you.
- Acts 10:40–43Rank 7 from verse 2
40Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
40Him God raised vp the third day, and shewed him openly,
41Not to all the people, but vnto witnesses, chosen before of God, euen to vs who did eate and drinke with him after he rose from the dead.
42And he commanded vs to preach vnto the people, and to testifie that it is he which was ordeined of God to be the Iudge of quicke and dead.
43*To him giue all the Prophets witnesse, that through his Name whosoeuer beleeueth in him, shall receiue remission of sinnes.
- Acts 13:45Rank 8 from verse 2
45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
45But when the Iewes saw the multitudes, they were filled with enuie, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting, and blaspheming.
- Acts 17:31–32Rank 9 from verse 2
31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
32¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
31Because hee hath appointed a day in the which he will iudge the world in righteousnesse, by that man whom hee hath ordeined, whereof he ‖hath giuen assurance vnto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
32¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, Wee will heare thee againe of this matter.
- Acts 24:21Rank 10 from verse 2
- Acts 26:23Rank 11 from verse 2
23That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
23That Christ should suffer, and that hee should be the first that should rise from the dead, & should shew light vnto the people, and to the Gentiles.
- John 11:47–48Rank 14 from verse 2
47¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
48If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
47¶ Then gathered y e chiefe Priests and the Pharises a councell, and said, What doe wee? for this man doeth many miracles.
48If we let him thus alone, all men will beleeue on him, and the Romanes shall come, and take away both our place and nation.
- Romans 8:11Rank 15 from verse 2
11But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
11But if the spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead, dwell in you: he that raised vp Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortall bodies, ‖by his spirit that dwelleth in you.
- Acts 19:23Rank 16 from verse 2
- Nehemiah 2:10Rank 18 from verse 2
10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the seruant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieued them exceedingly, that there was come a man, to seeke the welfare of the children of Israel.
From verse 3
- Acts 16:19–24Rank 2 from verse 3
19¶ And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
20And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
21And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
22And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
23And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
24Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
19¶ And when her Masters saw that the hope of their gaines was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the ‖market place, vnto the rulers,
20And brought them to the Magistrates, saying, These men being Iewes, do exceedingly trouble our city,
21And teach customes which are not lawfull for vs to receiue, neither to obserue, being Romanes.
22And the multitude rose vp together against them, and the Magistrates rent off their clothes, *and commanded to beate them.
23And when they had layed many stripes vpon them, they cast them into prison, charging the Iaylour to keepe them safely.
24Who hauing receiued such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, & made their feet fast in the stockes.
- Matthew 10:16–17Rank 3 from verse 3
16¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
17But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
16¶ *Behold, I send you foorth as sheepe in the middest of wolues: be yee therefore wise as serpents, and ‖harmelesse as doues.
17But beware of men: for they will deliuer you vp to the Councils, and they will scourge you in their Synagogues,
- Acts 12:1–3Rank 4 from verse 3
1NOW about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
2And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
1¶ Now about that time, Herode the King ‖stretched foorth his hands, to vexe certaine of the Church.
2And he killed Iames the brother of Iohn with the sword.
3And because he saw it pleased the Iewes, hee proceeded further, to take Peter also. (Then were the dayes of vnleauened bread.)
2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
2And desired of him letters to Damascus, to the Synagogues, that if hee found any of this way, whether they were men or women, hee might bring them bound vnto Hierusalem.
- John 18:12Rank 8 from verse 3
- Luke 22:52Rank 9 from verse 3
52Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
52Then Iesus said vnto the chiefe Priests, and captaines of the Temple, and the Elders which were come to him, Be ye come out as against a thiefe, with swords and staues?
- Luke 22:54Rank 10 from verse 3
From verse 4
- 2 Corinthians 2:14–17Rank 2 from verse 4
14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
15For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
16To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
14Now thankes bee vnto God, which alwayes causeth vs to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the sauour of his knowledge by vs in euery place.
15For wee are vnto God, a sweet sauour of Christ, in them that are saued, and in them that perish.
16To the one wee are the sauour of death vnto death; and to the other, the sauour of life vnto life: and who is sufficient for these things?
17For wee are not as many which ‖corrupt the word of God: but as of sinceritie, but as of God, in the sight of God speake we in Christ.
- 2 Timothy 2:9–10Rank 3 from verse 4
9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
9Wherein I suffer trouble as an euill doer, euen vnto bonds: but the word of God is not bound.
10Therefore I indure all things for the elects sakes, that they may also obtaine the saluation which is in Christ Iesus, with eternall glory.
- Philippians 1:12–18Rank 4 from verse 4
12But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
13So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
12But I would yee should vnderstand brethren, that the things which happened vnto mee, haue fallen out rather vnto the furtherance of the Gospel.
13So that my bonds ‖in Christ, are manifest in all the ‖palace, and in ‖all other places.
14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident, by my bonds, are much more bold to speake the word without feare.
15Some in deed preach Christ, euen of enuie and strife, and some also of good will.
16The one preach Christ of contention, not syncerely, supposing to adde affliction to my bonds:
17But the other of loue, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.
18What then? Notwithstanding euery way, whether in pretence, or in trueth: Christ is preached, and I therein doe reioyce, yea, and will reioyce.
- Acts 28:24Rank 5 from verse 4
- John 12:24Rank 6 from verse 4
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
24Uerely, verely, I say vnto you, Except a corne of wheat fall into the ground, and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
- Genesis 49:10Rank 7 from verse 4
10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
10The scepter shall not depart from Iudah, nor a Law-giuer from betweene his feete, vntill Shiloh come: and vnto him shall the gathering of the people be:
- Isaiah 45:24Rank 8 from verse 4
24Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
24‖Surely, shall one say, In the LORD haue I righteousnesse and strength: euen to him shall men come, and all that are incensed against him, shalbe ashamed.
- Isaiah 53:12Rank 9 from verse 4
12Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
12**Therefore will I diuide him a portion with the great, and he shall diuide the spoile with the strong: because hee hath powred out his soule vnto death: and he was numbred with the transgressours, and he bare the sinne of many, and made intercession for the transgressours.
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Acts 4:2
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of grieve, meaning to feel pain of mind or heart; to be in pain on account of an evil; to sorrow; to mourn.
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Instructed or caused to learn.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Proclaimed, announced, or publicly taught.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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resurrection
A rising again from the dead to bodily life.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.
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Acts 4:3
Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Nearest or immediately succeeding in place, time, order, or turn.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Evening; the latter part of the day at or toward sunset.
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Acts 4:4
Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.
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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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1AND as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
1¶ And as they spake vnto the people, the Priests and the ‖captaine of the Temple, and the Sadduces came vpon them,
2Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
2Being grieued that they taught the people, and preached through Iesus the resurrection from the dead.
Selected passage3And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
3And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold vnto the next day: for it was now euentide.
Selected passage4Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
4Howbeit, many of them which heard the word, beleeued, and the number of the men was about fiue thousand.
Selected passage5¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
5¶ And it came to passe on the morow, that their rulers, and Elders, and Scribes,