Acts 23:9
The Scripture
(9) And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the trial of Peter before the Jewish leaders and the high priest, where he is questioned about his faith and the spread of the gospel. Peter is accused of blasphemy and is eventually released, illustrating the conflict between religious authorities and early Christians. The passage emphasizes the tension between Jewish law and Christian proclamation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 25:25Acts 26:31I Samuel 24:17Proverbs 16:7Luke 23:4Luke 23:14Luke 23:15Luke 23:22Acts 23:8Acts 9:4Acts 22:7Acts 22:17
Related verses (shared words)
Revelation 8:12Genesis 19:35Judges 5:7I Samuel 9:26Ruth 3:13II Samuel 24:16