Acts.4.20

Acts 4:20

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For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

The Name Forbidden

Threat and Release

Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

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Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.

Jeremiah’s Complaint

Amos 3:8

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The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy?

Witnesses against Israel

1 Corinthians 9:16

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For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

The Rights of an Apostle

Paul’s Use of Liberty

1 John 1:1

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That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

The Word of Life

1 John 1:3

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That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.