Acts 4:23

And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

Cross-references

Acts 2:44–46 Historical context

In Acts 2:44-46, the believers shared everything—this fellowship is the exact group Peter and John joined after being released.

Acts 12:12 Parallel

In Acts 12:12, a similar scene: believers gather for prayer after Peter's miraculous release, echoing the pattern of apostles rejoining their community after persecution.

Acts 16:40 Parallel

In Acts 16:40, Paul and Silas see the brothers after their release — the same pattern of apostles returning to fellow believers.

Acts 1:13 Historical context

In Acts 1:13, the apostles are listed in the upper room—these are the 'companions' Peter and John rejoined after their release.

Acts 2:42 Parallel

In Acts 2:42, the early church's devotion to fellowship is established; here the believers report back to that same community, showing continuity of practice.

Acts 1:14 Historical context

Acts 1:14 shows the group devoted to prayer—the same community Peter and John reported to, highlighting their unity.

Malachi 3:16 describes the faithful speaking together, and God hears — similar to the apostles reporting to their companions.

John 18:18 Contrast

In John 18:18, Peter stands with enemies — contrasting sharply with his later rejoining of fellow believers after release.