“And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.”
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. — the order is unambiguous: speak (laleō, speak) and teach (didaskō, teach) are both prohibited in the name of Jesus. The double prohibition (absolutely forbidden, ou) shows the seriousness of the threat. The authorities assume their legal authority overrides Jesus' commission to the apostles.
Church Fathers on Acts 4:18
For that indeed a notable miracle has been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. But that it spread no further among the people, let us straightly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all, nor teach, in the name of Jesus. Acts 4:16-18 See what effrontery is shown by these, and what greatness of mind by the Apostles.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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