Acts 4:5

And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

Cross-references

Acts 4:8 Historical context

Acts 4:8 shows Peter addressing the same rulers and elders, filled with the Spirit — the immediate continuation of this scene.

Acts 5:34 Parallel

Acts 5:34 recounts another Sanhedrin meeting where Gamaliel intervenes — a later parallel council opposing the apostles.

Acts 6:12 Parallel

Acts 6:12 shows elders and teachers of the law bringing Stephen before the Sanhedrin — repeating the same pattern of religious opposition.

Acts 22:5 Historical context

In Acts 22:5, Paul names the same council of elders that authorized his persecution—showing the Sanhedrin's continued opposition.

Acts 5:20 Historical context

Acts 5:20 shows the angel commanding apostles to preach despite the Sanhedrin gathered in Acts 4:5 — a narrative continuation of opposition.

Matthew 27:1 describes the same early-morning council of chief priests and elders plotting Jesus' death — a direct parallel to the assembly here.

Mark 15:1 Parallel

Mark 15:1 describes the same early-morning Sanhedrin gathering planning Jesus' delivery to Pilate — a strong parallel to this assembly.

Luke 22:66 Parallel

Luke 22:66 portrays the council of elders and chief priests meeting at daybreak to try Jesus — virtually identical to the gathering here.

Psalm 2:2 Citation

Psalm 2:2 portrays rulers conspiring against God's anointed — this gathering of leaders in Acts 4:5 fulfills that pattern.

Matthew 2:4 Parallel

In Matthew 2:4, Herod gathers chief priests and scribes to inquire about Christ's birth—the same council that later confronts the apostles.

In Matthew 26:3, chief priests and elders plot Jesus' death—the same ruling body assembling against the apostles in Acts 4.

Mark 11:27 Parallel

In Mark 11:27, chief priests, scribes, and elders confront Jesus—the same authorities who later challenge Peter and John.

Mark 14:53 Parallel

In Mark 14:53, all chief priests, elders, and scribes assemble for Jesus' trial—directly parallel to the Sanhedrin in Acts 4.

Luke 12:11 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 12:11, Jesus warns about being brought before rulers—fulfilled in Acts 4 as apostles stand before the Sanhedrin.

John 11:47 Parallel

In John 11:47, chief priests and Pharisees gather the council against Jesus—the same Sanhedrin that later opposes the apostles.