Acts 4:4
New International Version
But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand.

New Living Translation
But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so the number of men who believed now totaled about 5,000.

English Standard Version
But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.

Berean Standard Bible
But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

Berean Literal Bible
But many of those having heard the word believed, and the number of the men became about five thousand.

King James Bible
Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

New King James Version
However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

New American Standard Bible
But many of those who had heard the message believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

NASB 1995
But many of those who had heard the message believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

NASB 1977
But many of those who had heard the message believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Legacy Standard Bible
But many of those who had heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Amplified Bible
But many of those who heard the message [of salvation] believed [in Jesus and accepted Him as the Christ]. And the number of the men came to be about 5,000.

Christian Standard Bible
But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about 5,000.

American Standard Version
But many of them that heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Contemporary English Version
But a lot of people who had heard the message believed it. So by now there were about 5,000 followers of the Lord.

English Revised Version
But many of them that heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But many of those who had heard the message became believers, so the number of men who believed grew to about 5,000.

Good News Translation
But many who heard the message believed; and the number grew to about five thousand.

International Standard Version
But many of those who heard their message believed, and the men grew to number about 5,000.

Majority Standard Bible
But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

NET Bible
But many of those who had listened to the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.

New Heart English Bible
But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Webster's Bible Translation
But many of them who heard the word, believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

Weymouth New Testament
But many of those who had listened to their preaching believed; and the number of the adult men had now grown to be about 5,000.

World English Bible
But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and many of those hearing the word believed, and the number of the men became, as it were, five thousand.

Berean Literal Bible
But many of those having heard the word believed, and the number of the men became about five thousand.

Young's Literal Translation
and many of those hearing the word did believe, and the number of the men became, as it were, five thousand.

Smith's Literal Translation
And many of them having heard the word, believed; and the number of men was about five thousand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But many of them who had heard the word, believed; and the number of the men was made five thousand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But many of those who had heard the word believed. And the number of men became five thousand.

New American Bible
But many of those who heard the word came to believe and [the] number of men grew to [about] five thousand.

New Revised Standard Version
But many of those who heard the word believed; and they numbered about five thousand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Howbeit many of them who heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And many who heard the word believed, and they were in number about five thousand men.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But many of those who heard the word, believed: and the number of the men was about five thousand.

Godbey New Testament
And many of those hearing the word believed, and the number of men was about five thousand.

Haweis New Testament
But many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

Mace New Testament
however, many who heard Peter's discourse, believed, to the number of about five thousand people.

Weymouth New Testament
But many of those who had listened to their preaching believed; and the number of the adult men had now grown to be about 5,000.

Worrell New Testament
And many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men became about five thousand.

Worsley New Testament
But many of them who heard the word, believed: and the number of the men was about five thousand.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter and John Before the Council
3They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. 4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. 5The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,…

Cross References
Acts 2:41
Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.

Acts 5:14
Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 11:21
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Acts 16:5
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

Acts 19:20
So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.

John 4:39-42
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” / So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days. / And many more believed because of His message. ...

John 12:42
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.

Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:6-7
I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

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.

Matthew 13:23
But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”

Mark 4:20
Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”

Luke 8:15
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.


Treasury of Scripture

However, many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

many.

Acts 28:24
And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.

2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place…

Philippians 1:12-18
But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; …

the number.

Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Isaiah 45:24
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

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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.














But many who heard the message
The phrase "many who heard the message" indicates the widespread impact of the apostles' preaching. The Greek word for "heard" is "ἀκούω" (akouo), which implies not just the act of hearing but also understanding and internalizing the message. This suggests that the Holy Spirit was actively working in the hearts of the listeners, opening their minds to comprehend the truth of the Gospel. Historically, this event follows Peter and John's bold proclamation of Jesus' resurrection, which was a radical and transformative message for the Jewish audience of the time.

believed
The Greek word for "believed" is "πιστεύω" (pisteuo), which means to have faith or trust. This belief was not merely intellectual assent but a deep, transformative faith that led to a change in allegiance and lifestyle. In the context of Acts, this belief was a response to the apostles' testimony about Jesus Christ, His resurrection, and His offer of salvation. This belief was the foundation of the early Christian community, marking a significant shift from traditional Jewish beliefs to the acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah.

and the number of men
The phrase "the number of men" uses the Greek word "ἀνήρ" (aner), which specifically refers to males. This detail highlights the patriarchal context of the time, where men were often counted separately in public records. However, it is important to note that the early Christian movement included both men and women, as seen in other parts of Acts. The focus on men here may reflect the societal norms of the time but does not diminish the inclusive nature of the Gospel message.

grew to about five thousand
The growth "to about five thousand" signifies the rapid expansion of the early church. This number likely refers to the total number of male believers at that time, indicating a substantial increase from the initial group of 120 disciples mentioned in Acts 1:15. The Greek word for "grew" is "γίνομαι" (ginomai), which means to become or come into existence. This growth is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit working through the apostles' preaching and the compelling nature of the Gospel message. It also reflects the fulfillment of Jesus' promise in Acts 1:8 that the disciples would be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth." The early church's growth is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of the Gospel and the importance of faithful witness.

(4) The number of the men was about five thousand.--Better, became, or was made up to, about five thousand. It seems probable, though not certain, that St. Luke meant this as a statement of the aggregate number of disciples, not of those who were converted on that day. As in the narrative of the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:21), women and children were not included. The number was probably ascertained, as on that occasion, by grouping those who came to baptism and to the breaking of bread by hundreds and by fifties (Mark 6:40). The connection in which the number is given makes it probable that it represents those who, under the influence of the impression made by the healing of the cripple and by St. Peter's speech, attended the meetings of the Church that evening. The coincidence of the numbers in the two narratives could scarcely fail to lead the disciples to connect the one with the other, and to feel, as they broke the bread and blessed it, that they were also giving men the true bread from heaven.

Verse 4. - But for howbeit, A.V.; that for which, A.V.; came to be for was, A.V. The number of the men; strictly, of the males (ἀνδρῶν) (Acts 5:14), but probably used here more loosely of men and women. It is not clear whether the five thousand is exclusive of or includes the three thousand converts at the Feast of Pentecost; but the grammar rather favors, the former, as there is nothing in the word ἀνδρῶν, itself to signify "disciples," or "believers," and therefore it is more naturally referred to those of whom it had just been predicated that, having heard the Word, they believed it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

many
πολλοὶ (polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

who
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive 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.

heard
ἀκουσάντων (akousantōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative 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.

message
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

believed,
ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative 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.

number
ἀριθμὸς (arithmos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 706: A number, total. From airo; a number.

of
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive 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.

men
ἀνδρῶν (andrōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

grew to
ἐγενήθη (egenēthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

about
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

five
πέντε (pente)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4002: Five. A primary number; 'five'.

thousand.
χιλιάδες (chiliades)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5505: A thousand, the number one thousand. From chilioi; one thousand.


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