Acts 5:29 · KJV
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men."
King James Version
What does Acts 5:29 mean? →Passage Context
27And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
29Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Devotional Reflection
LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentmentGriefFearAngerDoubtShameLonelinessDespair
Peter and the other apostles said that Jesus was Lord, even though the ruling council in Jerusalem, called the Sanhedrin, told them not to. They knew that Jesus had triumphed over His enemies, who had tried to kill Him and end His ministry. The apostles disobeyed the orders of the same people who put Jesus on the cross. Any way you look at it, that's bravery. How do you fare in the battle to "stand up for Jesus?
Prayer
Lord God Almighty, please give me courage through Your Spirit. I don't ever want to change my mind about what I believe or give up my faith in Jesus. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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