Read Full ChapterAfter further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
World English Bible (WEB)
So{G1161} when they had further threatened them{G4324}{(G5671)}, they let{G630} them{G846} go{G630}{(G5656)}, finding{G2147}{(G5723)} nothing{G3367} how{G4459} they might punish{G2849}{(G5672)} them{G846}, because{G1223} of the people{G2992}: for{G3754} all{G3956} men glorified{G1392}{(G5707)} God{G2316} for{G1909} that which was done{G1096}{(G5756)}.
Strong's King James
(21) Now they threatened further, then released them, finding not one detail to punish them and because of the people because they all glorified The אֱלֹהִים Elohim upon what happened.
The F.O.G
[21] The council made more threats but ultimately had to release them. They couldn't figure out how to punish them without inciting the people, because everyone was praising God for this miraculous healing.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And they having further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they may punish them, because of the people, because all were glorifying God for that which hath been done,
Young's Literal Translation
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