“But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.”
But Peter and John replied: 'Which is right in God's eyes: to listen to you, or to listen to him? Judge for yourselves! — Peter and John's response frames the issue as a conflict of authority: human authority (Sanhedrin) versus divine authority (God/Jesus). The rhetorical question ('Which is right?', dikaiōs, righteous, just, fair) appeals to the conscience: obedience to God transcends obedience to human rulers. 'Judge for yourselves' (hineō, judge for yourselves) invites the council to recognize the real issue: they are opposing God.
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