Acts 4:16-20
Summary for Acts 4:16-18: 4:16-18 a They recognized the miracle but still stubbornly tried to prevent the message. Jesus had encountered similar resistance (Matt 19:8 b; Mark 10:5 c; see also Deut 10:16 d; 30:6 e; Jer 4:4 f).Summary for Acts 4:19-20: 4:19-20 g The apostles stated a principle that can guide God’s people in dealing with hostile authorities (see also 5:40 h; cp. 1 Sam 15:22 i; Jer 7:23 j; Luke 20:20-26 k; Rom 13:1-7 l). Jesus had predicted that his disciples would encounter hostility and persecution (Luke 21:12-19 m).
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