KJV ORIGINAL
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But to keep this from spreading any further among the people, let's seriously threaten them so they stop talking to anyone about Jesus.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When the truth threatens power, those in charge will try to silence it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Peter and John had just healed a man who was lame from birth, which led to them preaching boldly about Jesus in the temple and attracting a large crowd. This miracle and message alarmed the Jewish religious leaders, known as the Sanhedrin, who were worried about losing their influence and authority over the people. As a result, they convened to discuss how to suppress the growing movement by threatening the apostles.
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