Acts 4:16

Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

Cross-references

Acts 4:14 Historical context

Acts 4:14 shows the healed man standing with them, directly causing the Sanhedrin's inability to deny the miracle in v16.

Acts 3:9 Parallel

Acts 3:9 records the healed man walking and praising God — the very evidence the council calls undeniable here.

Acts 3:10 Parallel

Acts 3:10 adds that the crowd recognized the beggar and marveled — confirming why the miracle is 'evident to all' as stated here.

Acts 26:26 Parallel

Paul in Acts 26:26 says Jesus' work was not done in a corner—same emphasis on public, undeniable evidence the Sanhedrin admits here.

Acts 5:24 Parallel

In Acts 5:24, temple authorities are perplexed by the apostles—similar confusion and helplessness as in this scene.

Luke 6:11 Parallel

In Luke 6:11, religious leaders react with fury and plot after a healing — identical to the Sanhedrin's response here.

John 11:47 Parallel

John 11:47 shows the Sanhedrin asking the same question about Jesus' miracles — both groups face undeniable signs and plot.

Exodus 8:19 Parallel

In Exodus 8:19, magicians admit 'finger of God' yet Pharaoh hardens his heart — same pattern of acknowledging a miracle but rejecting God.

In 1 Kings 18:39, people respond to a miracle by declaring 'The LORD, he is God' — contrasting with the Sanhedrin's refusal to worship.

John 12:19 Parallel

In John 12:19, Pharisees lament the world follows Jesus—mirroring the Sanhedrin's helpless admission that the miracle is undeniable.

John 3:2 Contrast

Nicodemus in John 3:2 confesses Jesus' signs are from God; the Sanhedrin reluctantly admit the same—contrasting belief with hostility.

John 11:48 Parallel

In John 11:48, the council fears losing place and nation — a deeper motive behind their similar problem here.

In Psalm 109:27, the psalmist prays enemies would recognize God's hand; here the Sanhedrin are forced to admit the miracle is undeniable.