Acts 4:19
But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
Cross-references
Acts 5:29 restates the same principle: 'We must obey God rather than men,' reinforcing this key apostolic stance.
In Acts 10:42, Peter recalls Jesus' command to preach to the people — the divine mandate that underlies their refusal to obey men in Acts 4:19.
In Acts 6:2, the apostles prioritize preaching the word over serving tables, showing a similar commitment to God's calling over human demands.
In Revelation 14:9-12, those who worship the beast face wrath—the call to endure by keeping God's commands echoes the apostles' stand.
In Hebrews 11:23, Moses' parents disobey Pharaoh's edict to save him—demonstrating faith that prioritizes God over human command.
1 Kings 21:11 shows the nobles obeying Jezebel's command to kill Naboth — a stark contrast to the apostles refusing unjust orders.
1 Kings 22:14 has Micaiah vowing to speak only what the Lord says, despite royal pressure — directly parallels the apostles' resolve.
In Daniel 3:18, the three youths refuse the king's decree to worship the image—directly mirroring the apostles' defiance of human authority to obey God.
In Daniel 6:10, Daniel prays despite the king's decree—another clear example of prioritizing obedience to God over human command.
In Amos 7:16, the prophet is told not to prophesy yet continues—directly parallel to Peter and John refusing to stop teaching.
Exodus 1:17 shows the midwives fearing God and disobeying Pharaoh's order to kill boys — the same pattern of God over human command.
In Matthew 2:12, the wise men obey God's warning in a dream rather than Herod's instruction, mirroring Peter and John's choice to obey God over human authority.
Galatians 1:10 directly states Paul seeks to please God, not men — the exact principle Peter and John act on in Acts 4:19.
In Matthew 15:5, Pharisees prioritize human tradition over God's command, contrasting with the apostles who prioritize God over human authority.
In Daniel 3:28, Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the three men 'set aside the king's command' to obey God — directly parallel to the apostles' reasoning.
In Daniel 3:15, the king threatens death for not worshipping the idol — a clear parallel to the Sanhedrin's threat, where the apostles choose God.
In Ezekiel 2:6, God commands Ezekiel not to fear rebellious people — similar to the apostles' fearless obedience to God over human threats.
In Jeremiah 26:12, Jeremiah defends his divine commission against opposition — a strong parallel to the apostles' boldness in obeying God.
In Judges 6:25, Gideon obeys God by tearing down his father's altar — a clear example of prioritizing God's command over human ties.
In Numbers 23:26, Balaam insists he must speak only what God says — mirroring Peter's principle of obeying God over man.
In Mark 12:17, Jesus teaches to render to Caesar and to God, establishing the principle of dual allegiance that underlies the apostles' choice in Acts 4:19.
In Matthew 22:21, Jesus distinguishes Caesar's due from God's due—affirming that God's claims take precedence over human authority.
In Luke 20:25, Jesus commands to give God what is God's, reinforcing the priority of divine allegiance that Peter and John assert in Acts 4:19.
In 1 Kings 13:19, a prophet disobeys God by listening to a human — a negative contrast to Peter's refusal to obey men over God.
Ephesians 6:1 commands children to obey parents 'in the Lord' — contrast with the apostles' defiance of unjust human authority here.
In Revelation 13:3-10, the beast demands worship—believers must refuse, paralleling the apostles' refusal to obey human orders against God.