Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Cross-references
Acts 5:32 immediately follows, grounding the command in the apostles' Spirit-empowered witness to Jesus' resurrection.
Acts 4:7 is the earlier question by the Sanhedrin; Acts 5:29 is Peter's answer 'we must obey God' — a stronger repetition of the same defiance.
Acts 4:10 declares Jesus as the resurrected cornerstone — the foundation for why the apostles must obey God rather than the Sanhedrin.
Acts 10:42 shows Peter again obeying God's command to preach and testify about Jesus, a consistent apostolic priority.
In 1 Samuel 15:24, Saul confesses he disobeyed God because he feared the people — a direct contrast to Peter's fearless obedience.
In Mark 7:7-9, Jesus condemns prioritizing human traditions over God's commands — the same conflict Peter faces.
In Numbers 23:26, Balaam insists on speaking only what God says, not what Balak wants — same principle of obeying God over man.
1 Peter 3:15 calls believers to honor Christ and be ready to defend their hope — a practical outworking of obeying God rather than men.
Galatians 1:10 echoes the same conviction — Paul chooses God's approval over human approval, aligning with Peter's stance.
Luke 20:25 establishes Jesus' principle: give God what is God's — the basis for Peter's priority of divine obedience over human commands.
Matthew 2:12 shows the Magi obeying God's warning rather than Herod — a clear example of obeying God over human authority.
Daniel 6:13 records the accusation that Daniel disobeys the king's decree to obey God — mirroring the apostles' stand.
Daniel 6:10 shows Daniel praying despite the king's decree — a clear example of obeying God over human authority.
In Daniel 3:18, the three Jews declare they will not serve the king's gods—a direct parallel to the apostles' statement of obeying God over human rulers.
In Exodus 1:17, the midwives fear God and disobey Pharaoh — a perfect parallel to Peter's refusal to obey human authorities.
Matthew 22:21 teaches giving to both Caesar and God — a different scenario from Acts 5:29 where human command directly opposes God's.
In Jeremiah 26:12, Jeremiah defends his prophetic message as coming from God, similar to the apostles' claim that they must obey God rather than men.
Amos 3:8 declares that when God speaks, one must prophesy — echoing the necessity of obeying God's command over human prohibition.
Amos 7:15 recounts God's direct call to Amos to prophesy — illustrating divine commission that overrides human authority.
Matthew 10:19 promises divine help when facing authorities — supporting the apostles' confidence to obey God despite threats.
In 1 Chronicles 21:4, Joab again obeys David's command to number Israel despite its sin, contrasting with the apostles' priority.
In 2 Kings 16:16, Uriah obeys Ahaz's command to alter temple worship, placing human authority above God's instructions.
In 1 Kings 21:11, leaders obey Jezebel's order to kill Naboth—an example of obeying human authority to violate God's law.
In 2 Samuel 24:4, Joab obeys David's sinful command to number Israel, contrasting with the apostles' refusal to obey men over God.
Ephesians 6:20 shows Paul as an ambassador in chains, boldly proclaiming the gospel despite opposition — similar allegiance to God over men.