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Berean Standard Bible

“But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.”

Acts 4:19

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After Peter's speech, the council has ordered Peter and John not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. The two apostles respond with a question rather than a protest.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

King James Version (KJV)

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Peter and John in answer said to them, It is for you to say if it is right in the eyes of God to give attention to you more than to God:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Peter and John answering unto them said, 'Whether it is righteous before God to hearken to you rather than to God, judge you;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces Pedro y Juan, respondiendo, les dijeron: Juzgad si es justo delante de Dios obedecer antes á vosotros que á Dios:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ante ello, Pedro y Juan respondieron: ―Dígannos, ¿preferirá Dios que los obedezcamos a ustedes antes que a él?

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