2. They were upset because of what Peter and John were teaching the people. By telling people about Jesus, the apostles were teaching that people will rise from death.
3. The Jewish leaders arrested Peter and John and put them in jail. It was already night, so they kept them in jail until the next day.
4. But many of the people who heard the apostles believed what they said. There were now about 5000 men in the group of believers.
5. The next day the Jewish rulers, the older Jewish leaders, and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem.
6. Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander were there. Everyone from the high priest’s family was there.
7. They made Peter and John stand before all the people. They asked them over and over, “How did you make this crippled man well? What power did you use? By whose authority did you do this?”
8. Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and said to them, “Rulers of the people and you older leaders,
9. are you questioning us today about what we did to help this crippled man? Are you asking us what made him well?
10. We want all of you and all the people of Israel to know that this man was made well by the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth. You nailed Jesus to a cross, but God raised him from death. This man was crippled, but he is now well. He is able to stand here before you because of the power of Jesus!
11. Jesus is ‘the stone that you builders thought was not important. But this stone has become the cornerstone.’ Psalm 118:22
12. Jesus is the only one who can save people. His name is the only power in the world that has been given to save anyone. We must be saved through him!”
13. The Jewish leaders understood that Peter and John had no special training or education. But they also saw that they were not afraid to speak. So the leaders were amazed. They also realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.