Acts 4:6 names the specific leaders present—Annas, Caiaphas, and others—who opposed Peter and John in the same event.

In Acts 23:6-9, Sadducees deny the resurrection—the very doctrine the apostles preach, explaining their hostility here.

Acts 6:7 contrasts the earlier opposition: many priests later became obedient to the faith, showing the gospel's spread.

Acts 5:24 features the same captain of the temple and chief priests perplexed by the apostles' escape — continuing the narrative of their opposition.

Acts 23:8 explains that Sadducees deny resurrection, revealing why they were annoyed at Peter's preaching.

Acts 5:17 shows the same Sadducees acting again out of jealousy, continuing the pattern of opposition.

Acts 6:12 describes similar opposition from religious leaders, this time against Stephen, continuing the pattern of persecution.

In Luke 22:4, chief priests and temple officers conspire against Jesus; the same group now opposes his apostles.

John 18:3 describes officers from the chief priests arresting Jesus — a direct parallel to the temple authorities coming to arrest the apostles in Acts 4:1.

John 15:20 teaches that servants are not greater than their master — this explains why the authorities who persecuted Jesus now persecute the apostles.

Matthew 22:23 identifies Sadducees as those who deny resurrection—the core issue behind their arrest of the apostles in Acts 4:1.

Jeremiah 20:1 shows Pashhur the temple chief officer hearing Jeremiah's words—a parallel to temple authorities confronting Peter and John here.

Luke 20:27 features Sadducees denying resurrection questioning Jesus—the same group now confronts the apostles for the same reason.

Mark 13:9 predicts believers will be brought before councils—this verse records that happening to Peter and John.

Mark 12:18 shows Sadducees (who deny resurrection) questioning Jesus—here they confront apostles for preaching resurrection.

Matthew 27:41 has the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocking Jesus on the cross — the same group continues their opposition, now facing the apostles.

Matthew 27:20 shows the chief priests stirring up the crowd against Jesus — a reminder of their persistent hostility, now turned against the apostles.

Matthew 27:1 shows another council of chief priests and elders deciding to put Jesus to death — a similar hostile gathering against God's servant.

Matthew 26:4 reveals the plotting to arrest Jesus — a parallel to the hostile intent behind the authorities' approach in Acts 4:1.

In Matthew 26:3, the chief priests and elders gather against Jesus — the same pattern of religious leaders uniting to oppose God's messenger.