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Berean Standard Bible

“After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.”

Acts 4:21

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Peter and John have healed a lame man and preached in the temple, and the Sanhedrin arrests them. After threatening them, the leaders have no grounds to punish.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

World English Bible (WEB)

When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.

King James Version (KJV)

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And they having further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they may punish them, because of the people, because all were glorifying God for that which has been done,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ellos entonces los despacharon amenazándolos, no hallando ningún modo de castigarlos, por causa del pueblo; porque todos glorificaban á Dios de lo que había sido hecho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces los volvieron a amenazar, pero luego los soltaron. No hallaban la manera de castigarlos, ya que no había quien no estuviera alabando a Dios por el milagro ocurrido.

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