Passage

An undeniable sign

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

¹⁶saying, “What shall we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we can’t deny it.

Acts 4:16World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The council sends the men outside and discusses what to do about them.

To understand

Its members admit that the sign is known throughout Jerusalem and cannot be denied. They propose threats to stop the men speaking further in that name.

A question

What response does the council propose after admitting it cannot deny the sign?