Acts 4:18

"But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.”"

Key Reflection

This command reflects the authorities' attempt to suppress the growing influence of Christianity by intimidating the apostles. By forbidding them to speak in Jesus' name, the rulers sought to limit the spread of the Good News and maintain their control over the people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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