Came for went, A.V.; the elders for elders, A.V. To their own company (comp. Malachi 3:16). The chief priests ( οἱ ἀρχειρεῖς); evidently the same as those who were described as being "of the kindred of the high priest," in Acts 4:6 (where see note).
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Acts 4:23
Acts 4:23
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