But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us threaten them with a threat, that from now on they speak to no one in this name.

And they agreed with him, and when they had summoned the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

Then the commander went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, that they might not be stoned.

But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they held Him as a prophet.

But they said, Not during the Feast, that there not be an uproar among the people.

And He was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests, the scribes, and the chief of the people sought to destroy Him,

and were unable to figure out anything to do; for all the people hung on to hear Him.

But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

And the chief priests and the scribes that same hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people; for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.

And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.

Then Peter said, Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them; walking, leaping, and praising God.

And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, It was never seen like this in Israel!

So the multitude marveled when they saw the mute speaking, the maimed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.

And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen incredible things today!

And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

For this reason also the crowd met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign.

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Behold, the world has gone after Him!