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◄ Acts 4:33►

New International Version
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all

New Living Translation
The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all.

English Standard Version
And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

Berean Standard Bible
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

Berean Literal Bible
Andwith great power, the apostles were giving testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

King James Bible
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

New King James Version
And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

New American Standard Bible
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

NASB 1995
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

NASB 1977
And with great power the apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

Legacy Standard Bible
And with great power the apostles were bearing witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

Amplified Bible
And with great abilityand power the apostles werecontinuously testifying to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace [God’s remarkable lovingkindness and favor and goodwill] rested richly upon them all.

Christian Standard Bible
With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on all of them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And the apostles were giving testimony with great power to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on all of them.

American Standard Version
And with great power gave the apostles their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Contemporary English Version
In a powerful way the apostles told everyone that the Lord Jesus was now alive. God greatly blessed his followers,

English Revised Version
And with great power gave the apostles their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With great power the apostles continued to testify that the Lord Jesus had come back to life. [God's] abundant good will was with all of them.

Good News Translation
With great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God poured rich blessings on them all.

International Standard Version
With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was on them all,

NET Bible
With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.

New Heart English Bible
With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

Webster's Bible Translation
And with great power the apostles gave testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Weymouth New Testament
while the Apostles with great force of conviction delivered their testimony as to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon them all.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

World English Bible
With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And with great power the apostles were giving the testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, great grace was also on them all,

Berean Literal Bible
Andwith great power, the apostles were giving testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

Young's Literal Translation
And with great power were the apostles giving the testimony to the rising again of the Lord Jesus, great grace also was on them all,

Smith's Literal Translation
And in great power the sent gave back testimony of the rising up of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And with great power did the apostles give testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord; and great grace was in them all.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And with great power, the Apostles were rendering testimony to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. And great grace was in them all.

New American Bible
With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.

New Revised Standard Version
With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the apostles testified with great power concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ; and they were all greatly favored.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And those Apostles were testifying with great power to the resurrection of Yeshua The Messiah, and there was great grace with all of them.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And with great power did the apostles bear testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.

Godbey New Testament
And with great power the apostles continued to give witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Lord; and great grace was upon them all.

Haweis New Testament
And with great power bore the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Mace New Testament
Great was the power by which the apostles attested the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and they were all greatly favoured by the people.

Weymouth New Testament
while the Apostles with great force of conviction delivered their testimony as to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon them all.

Worrell New Testament
And, with great power, were the apostles giving forththeir testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace also was upon them all.

Worsley New Testament
And with great power did the apostles givetheir testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Sharing among Believers
32The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.33 With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.And abundant grace was upon them all.34There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,…

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Cross References

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Romans 8:11
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

1 Corinthians 15:14
And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.

2 Corinthians 4:14
knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence.

Ephesians 1:19-20
and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, / which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,

Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

Colossians 1:29
To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

1 Thessalonians 1:5
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

Hebrews 2:4
and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

John 20:21-23
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” / When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. / If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Luke 24:46-49
And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. / You are witnesses of these things. ...

Mark 16:19-20
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. / And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.

Isaiah 53:11
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.

Treasury of Scripture

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was on them all.

with.

Acts 4:30
By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Acts 1:8,22
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth…

Acts 2:32,33
This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses…

grace.

Acts 2:47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

John 1:16
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

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Acts 4

1.The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,
3.imprison him and John.
5.After, upon examination
8.Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus,
11.and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,
13.they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,
23.whereupon the church flees to prayer.
31.And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer;
34.confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

With great power
The apostles' ability to perform miracles and speak with authority was a testament to the Holy Spirit's work within them. This power was not of human origin but was a divine enablement, as seen inActs 1:8, where Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would empower His followers. The Greek word for "power" here is "dynamis," which is also used inActs 2:22 to describe the miracles of Jesus, indicating a continuation of His ministry through the apostles.

the apostles continued to give their testimony
The apostles were eyewitnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and their testimony was foundational to the early church's growth. This testimony was not a one-time event but an ongoing proclamation, as seen inActs 2:32 and 3:15. The Greek word for "testimony" is "martyria," which later came to mean "martyrdom," reflecting the cost of their witness.

about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus
The resurrection was central to the apostles' message, as it validated Jesus' claims and demonstrated His victory over sin and death. This event fulfilled Old Testament prophecies such asPsalm 16:10 andIsaiah 53:10-12. The resurrection was a cornerstone of apostolic preaching, as emphasized in1 Corinthians 15:14-17, where Paul argues that without it, faith is futile.

And abundant grace was upon them all
The phrase indicates the favor and blessing of God resting on the apostles and the early church community. This grace enabled them to endure persecution and continue their mission. The concept of grace is central to the New Testament, as seen inEphesians 2:8-9, where salvation is described as a gift of grace. The communal aspect of grace here suggests a shared experience of God's favor, fostering unity and generosity among believers, as described inActs 4:32-35.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Apostles
The primary figures in this passage, the apostles were the early leaders of the Christian church, tasked with spreading the message of Jesus Christ. They were eyewitnesses to Jesus' resurrection and were empowered by the Holy Spirit to testify about it.

2.The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus
Central to the apostles' testimony, the resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity.

3.Abundant Grace
This refers to the divine favor and empowerment that was evident among the apostles and the early Christian community, enabling them to carry out their mission with boldness and effectiveness.

4.Jerusalem
The setting of this event, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life and the birthplace of the early Christian church.

5.The Early Church
The community of believers who were united in faith and purpose, sharing their resources and supporting one another as they spread the gospel.

Teaching Points

The Power of Testimony
The apostles' testimony was powerful because it was rooted in their personal experience with the risen Christ. Believers today are encouraged to share their own testimonies of how Jesus has transformed their lives.

The Centrality of the Resurrection
The resurrection is the foundation of Christian faith. Understanding and believing in the resurrection is crucial for a vibrant and effective Christian witness.

Living in Abundant Grace
Just as the early church experienced abundant grace, believers today are called to rely on God's grace in their daily lives, trusting in His provision and strength.

Unity and Community
The early church was marked by unity and a sense of community. Christians are encouraged to foster unity within their local churches and support one another in their spiritual journeys.

Empowerment by the Holy Spirit
The apostles' boldness came from the Holy Spirit. Believers are reminded to seek the Holy Spirit's empowerment for living out their faith and sharing the gospel.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Acts 4:33?

2.How can we bear "great power" in witnessing about Jesus today?

3.What does "abundant grace" mean, and how can we experience it daily?

4.How does Acts 4:33 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5.In what ways can our church embody the apostles' boldness in Acts 4:33?

6.How can we ensure God's grace is evident in our community interactions?

7.How does Acts 4:33 demonstrate the power of the apostles' testimony about Jesus' resurrection?

8.What role does grace play in the apostles' witness in Acts 4:33?

9.How does Acts 4:33 reflect the early church's unity and mission?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 4?

11.What evidence supports Jesus' resurrection?

12.How should one effectively communicate spiritual teachings?

13.How can you effectively share your Christian testimony?

14.How does your character reflect your faith?

What Does Acts 4:33 Mean

With great power

The phrase “With great power” highlights the supernatural enablement of the Holy Spirit that characterized the apostles’ ministry (Acts 1:8;1 Corinthians 2:4).

• Power here is not mere human eloquence but the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Ephesians 1:19-20).

• This power authenticated their words with undeniable credibility, echoing Jesus’ promise inMark 16:20 that signs would accompany the preached word.

• The result was a boldness that defied opposition (Acts 4:13;Acts 4:29-31).

the apostles continued to give their testimony

Luke stresses continuity—this wasn’t a one-time sermon but an ongoing, steady witness (Acts 2:42; 5:42).

• “Testimony” implies firsthand, eyewitness proclamation (Luke 24:48).

• Faithful repetition guarded the church from drifting and ensured that doctrine remained centered on Christ (2 Peter 1:12-15).

• Their constancy models how believers today are called to persist in sharing the gospel “in season and out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2).

about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus

The core message is crystal clear: Jesus is alive (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

• The resurrection verifies Jesus’ deity (Romans 1:4) and guarantees our justification (Romans 4:25).

• It offers living hope that cannot be shaken by persecution or cultural change (1 Peter 1:3-5).

• By focusing on this historical fact, the apostles fulfilled their commission to be witnesses “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8), proclaiming the only message that saves (Romans 10:9).

And abundant grace was upon them all

“Abundant grace” (literally “mega grace”) describes God’s lavish favor resting on the entire community (John 1:16).

• Grace produced unity and generosity, setting the stage for the sharing of possessions in the very next verses (Acts 4:34-35).

• It also preserved them from pride—powerful ministry flowed from God’s grace, not human achievement (Ephesians 2:8-9).

• Everyone, not just the apostles, experienced this grace, illustrating the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9) and encouraging mutual edification (Hebrews 4:16).

summary

Acts 4:33 presents a vibrant portrait of the early church: Spirit-empowered proclamation, relentless focus on the risen Christ, and a community saturated with God’s grace. The same Holy Spirit who energized the apostles empowers believers today to testify boldly, live in resurrection hope, and overflow with grace toward one another (Galatians 2:20;Colossians 3:16-17).

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(33)With great power gave the apostleswitness.--The Greek verb implies the idea of paying or rendering what was due, as inMatthew 22:11. They were doing that which they were bound to do.

Great grace was upon them.--The words may stand parallel withLuke 2:40 as meaning that thegrace of God was bestowed upon the disciples in full measure, or withActs 2:47 as stating that thefavour of the people towards them still continued. There are no sufficientdata for deciding the question, and it must be left open. The English versions all give "grace," as if accepting the highest meaning, as do most commentators.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 33.- Their witness forwitness, A.V. (τὸ μαρτύριον).Their witness. It was one of their chief functions as apostles to bear witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus (seeActs 1:22, note).Great grace, etc. Some understand this of the singular favor with which the people regarded them. But it is better to take it of the grace of God which abounded towards them in spiritual gifts and abundant unction and rich blessing, crowning their labors with success.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

[With] great
μεγάλῃ(megalē)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3173:Large, great, in the widest sense.

power,
δυνάμει(dynamei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411:From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

the
οἱ(hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

apostles
ἀπόστολοι(apostoloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 652:From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.

continued to give
ἀπεδίδουν(apedidoun)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 591:From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.

[their]
τὸ(to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

testimony
μαρτύριον(martyrion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3142:Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue.

about the
τῆς(tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

resurrection
ἀναστάσεως(anastaseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 386:A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.

of the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Lord
Κυρίου(Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

And
τε(te)
Conjunction
Strong's 5037:And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

abundant
μεγάλη(megalē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3173:Large, great, in the widest sense.

grace
χάρις(charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485:From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

was
ἦν(ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

upon
ἐπὶ(epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

them
αὐτούς(autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

all.
πάντας(pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

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