Acts 4:7

And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

Cross-references

Acts 4:10 Parallel

In Acts 4:10, Peter gives the direct answer: the healing was done 'by the name of Jesus Christ'—completing the question-answer sequence.

Acts 5:27 Parallel

Acts 5:27 mirrors this arraignment, with the apostles again brought before the Sanhedrin for questioning.

Acts 3:6 Parallel

Acts 3:6 records the very action under scrutiny: Peter commanding the lame man to walk in Jesus' name.

Acts 3:16 Parallel

Acts 3:16 reveals that faith in Jesus' name produced the healing — answering the question about the source of power.

Acts 5:28 Related theme

In Acts 5:28, the Sanhedrin again references the same name, forbidding teaching in it—showing the ongoing conflict over Jesus' authority.

Acts 5:40 Related theme

In Acts 5:40, the apostles are flogged and commanded not to speak in Jesus' name—the consequence of the authority question in Acts 4:7.

In Matthew 21:23, the chief priests ask Jesus 'By what authority?'—the identical question about divine authorization.

Luke 20:2 Parallel

In Luke 20:2, the religious leaders similarly demand Jesus' authority — the same challenge now faced by His apostles.