World English Bible
Acts 5:29
“But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.”
Verse in context — Acts 5
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When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,
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saying, "Didn't we strictly command you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood on us.
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But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.
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The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a tree.
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God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
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