Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Acts 5:26 in English Standard Version "Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people." Ac 4:21 And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened.Ac 5:13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem.Ac 5:24 Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to.