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Peter is now being sarcastic and embarrassing the court officials. They have asked Peter to
name the authority who sent him, but Peter reminds them the whole incident began with the
healing of an incurable, well-known cripple, a man who is standing with Peter (14).

Peter recognizes the diversion tactic used by the court. Their strategy is to draw him away from
the real issue (the man being healed), but Peter keeps the issue clear and focused.

THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED

Act 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus
Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this
man stand here before you whole.

Act 4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of
the corner.

Verse 11 is a quote from Psalm 118:22-23. It was also quoted by Jesus to the same group of
religious leaders in Matthew 21:42-44. These verses referred to Jesus and His resurrection. He
had been rejected by His own and crucified, but God the Father raised Him from the dead and
placed Him as the chief foundation stone of the church. All others are built upon Him
(Ephesians 2:20-22).

“Stone” is a common title for Jesus in the Word of God, whether prophetically or symbolically:

a) The Rock of Salvation (Exodus 17:1-7)
b) The Rock of Judgment (Isaiah 8:14; 1 Peter 2:8)
c) The Rock of Provision (Isaiah 26:3-4)
d) The Foundation Rock (Psalm 118:22-23; Isaiah 28:16; 1 Corinthians 3:11)
e) The Foundation of the Church (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:20-22)
f) The Rock of Judgment for the Unbeliever (Daniel 2:35; Matthew 21:44)

SALVATION IN NONE OTHER

Act 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Peter informs them that Jehovah, the redeemer of the Old Testament, is the same Jesus they
crucified. This is the same Jesus in whom Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and others put their
trust and received salvation.

4:12 other, heteros (het-er-oss); Different, generic distinction, another kind, not of the
same nature, form, or class. Here heteros denotes a distinction and an exclusivity, with
no second choices, opinions, or options. “Jesus, You are the One. You are the only One.
There is no heteros, no other!”

THE COUNCIL’S RESPONSE