15. But having ordered [the prisoners] to go aside out of the council [chamber], they conferred (debated) among themselves,
16. Saying, What are we to do with these men? For that an extraordinary miracle has been performed by (through) them is plain to all the residents of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.
17. But in order that it may not spread further among the people and the nation, let us warn and forbid them with a stern threat to speak any more to anyone in this name [or about this Person].
18. [So] they summoned them and imperatively instructed them not to converse in any way or teach at all in or about the name of Jesus.
19. But Peter and John replied to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you and obey you rather than God, you must decide (judge).
20. But we [ourselves] cannot help telling what we have seen and heard.